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Firefox browser: Why is it a good choice for an Android device?

Google Chrome is the browser of choice for most users on their Android device. It comes pre-installed on many Android devices, which gives it an advantage over the alternatives. However, switching browsers is easy. If you have an Android phone, you might be interested in trying the Firefox browser.

See also: Mozilla removes default Russian search providers in Firefox

Android Firefox

Mozilla's Firefox browser is also very well known. It has been available on Android for many years, but it has improved a lot. If you want to see something different from Chrome, it is worth trying. See below some of the positive aspects of Firefox.

Browser Extensions

Extensions and plug -ins aren't just available on desktop browsers. Firefox for Android includes a few useful add-ons that you might be interested in.

Some of the best Add-ons include ad blockers, dark mode for every site, password managers, and many tools that enhance user privacy. An important aspect is that these Add-ons are very easy to install.

Tracking Protection

Privacy is one of the most important issues. Mozilla's " Enhanced Tracking Protection " feature is not only available on desktop but also on Android

Enhanced Tracking Protection offers protection against ad trackers, crypto mining sites, and cookies that track your activity across websites. Blocking all of these trackers not only protects your privacy, but can also improve page loading speed.

See also: Mozilla partners with Disney to bring promotional wallpapers to Firefox 98 on Android

This feature is enabled by default, but if you want even more protection, you can switch to “Strict” mode. You’ll see a small lock icon in the address bar when Firefox blocks trackers.

Firefox browser: Why is it a good choice for an Android device?
Firefox browser: Why is it a good choice for an Android device?

Tab organization

Tabs are very helpful and easy to use in browsers, but they often cause chaos in mobile. They are not so easy to use on a smaller screen. Firefox is trying to improve tabs with “Collections”.

Collections lets you group tabs into thematic groups. Let's say you're looking for something for a project. You can keep all your tabs in a Collection and access them whenever you want. You can even open all the tabs in the group at once.

See also: Mozilla fixes two critical Firefox flaws

Address bar at the bottom

Firefox allows you to place the address bar at the bottom of the screen, which can be quite convenient for some users.

The Firefox browser is not a creation of Google

Many users choose Firefox simply because it's not owned by Google. The truth is, if you use an Android phone, Google has a lot of access to your personal information. Using Chrome just gives it even more.

These were some of the reasons why it's worth trying the Firefox browser on your Android device.

Source: How-to-geek

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