The Official Cell Phone Junkies Thread - Part 1

[LibidoLoca]

How dare you criticize Google's pride and joy, next you'll tell me that the Stock Android Browser was better.

[JaD]

Hmm, well I really love Chrome on my PC and that's why I was interested in the smartphone version to connect my Google account to my phone. I ended up downloading a Chrome to Phone app (which I have yet to try) instead since I couldn't get the Chrome app, maybe it'll be just as good.

I'll check out Dolphin though, thanks for the recommendation.

[Hotwire]

Originally Posted by Spidey-Bat

I think Chrome is only compatible if you have ICS or JB. I found the Chrome browser too much of a resource hog. Try Dolphin if you can. I've found it runs much smoother.

Opera! All the way, baby!

[Spidey-Bat]

I've actually adopted Opera as my secondary browser on my desktop and laptops since Chrome has become far too bloated. I never liked Chrome to begin with, it was too minimalist for me and it kind of goes against the Android philosophy since it's not very customizable. I like it but I hope LastPass and XMarks have better integration with it in the future. I prefer Dolphin on my phone since it's a mobile-exclusive browser. I'd rather have an experience designed purely for that function than something that tries to mimic what's on a PC.

If I had a tablet, I would definitely use Opera or Firefox on that since they probably offer more features and I wouldn't be concerned with having a very minimal browser.

[Hotwire]

Originally Posted by Spidey-Bat

I've actually adopted Opera as my secondary browser on my desktop and laptops since Chrome has become far too bloated. I never liked Chrome to begin with, it was too minimalist for me and it kind of goes against the Android philosophy since it's not very customizable. I like it but I hope LastPass and XMarks have better integration with it in the future. I prefer Dolphin on my phone since it's a mobile-exclusive browser. I'd rather have an experience designed purely for that function than something that tries to mimic what's on a PC.

If I had a tablet, I would definitely use Opera or Firefox on that since they probably offer more features and I wouldn't be concerned with having a very minimal browser.

What I like about Opera on my phone the most is how reliable switching between tabs is. I find on Dolphin, often times when I go to close a tab, it just switches tabs instead of closing the one. That and I love the Opera home tiles.

[the dmg]

Originally Posted by JaD

Hmm, well I really love Chrome on my PC and that's why I was interested in the smartphone version to connect my Google account to my phone. I ended up downloading a Chrome to Phone app (which I have yet to try) instead since I couldn't get the Chrome app, maybe it'll be just as good.

I'll check out Dolphin though, thanks for the recommendation.

Dolphin Browser HD is the way to go, although there's nothing wrong with Opera.

Skyfire used to be so awesome. I was using it exclusively when I had my Omnia (WM 6/6.5), but I don't know what the hell happened.

[LibidoLoca]

Originally Posted by the dmg

Dolphin Browser HD is the way to go, although there's nothing wrong with Opera.

Skyfire used to be so awesome. I was using it exclusively when I had my Omnia (WM 6/6.5), but I don't know what the hell happened.

Cause you stopped using it.

[Rodrigo90]

I just downloaded Opera and think it's great.

[Rodrigo90]

...5 minutes later I'm using Dolphin lol

[Hotwire]

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

...5 minutes later I'm using Dolphin lol

Open multiple tabs then, try to close one. That's my biggest problem with Dolphin. That and, no auto-scroll like Opera.

[Rodrigo90]

I'm getting sick of the add on and bookmark menus coming on when I slide my finger

[LibidoLoca]

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[Hotwire]

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

I'm getting sick of the add on and bookmark menus coming on when I slide my finger

Those are frustrating.

[the dmg]

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

I'm getting sick of the add on and bookmark menus coming on when I slide my finger

They can be disabled, but you're finger is probably too close to the edge of the screen.

[Rodrigo90]

Yeah. I have to keep it in the center. I'm getting to it now though.

[the dmg]

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

Yeah. I have to keep it in the center. I'm getting to it now though.

I don't even use the bookmark tab because I have my quick links set up whenever I open up a new tab, so there's no need.

[Rodrigo90]

I'm still trying to figure it out lol

I liked Opera. But it was very slow.

[the dmg]

[QUOTE=Rodrigo90;25449443]I'm still trying to figure it out lol
Go to settings and scroll to the bottom. Click on the "Lab" button and you can disable it from there.

I liked Opera. But it was very slow.

Slow is no es bueno for me.

[Hotwire]

Originally Posted by Rodrigo90

I'm still trying to figure it out lol

I liked Opera. But it was very slow.

I never noticed any speed difference.

[Benstamania]

After using Chrome, Opera and Dolphin on my 3GS... I'm just going to stick with Dolphin. Everything else just seems so extremely.... Blah.

[Rodrigo90]

Not very slow as I made out.

But it was a tad slow for me compared to Dolphin or whatever.

[Benstamania]

Also...Not to sound like a total putz but... I seem to be utterly useless when it comes to creating my own user interface that looks completely original from everything else. I looked a few pages back to see what the best widgets and whatnot to use...Can't find them.

I enjoy the heck out of this phone but I think my lack of creativity keeps it looking plain. Haha.

[The Riddler]

Originally Posted by Benstamania

Also...Not to sound like a total putz but... I seem to be utterly useless when it comes to creating my own user interface that looks completely original from everything else. I looked a few pages back to see what the best widgets and whatnot to use...Can't find them.

I enjoy the heck out of this phone but I think my lack of creativity keeps it looking plain. Haha.

are you using a launcher?

also, the s4 is only a few weeks away! excited for a new phone; still deciding between black and white.

[Benstamania]

A launcher? As in Rocket?

[LibidoLoca]

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