Browsers and Reference
Whether you're trying to win a bar bet or just surf the Web, these are the apps that connect you with all the information the Internet has to offer.
 | Firefox What's incredible about the Android version of Firefox is that it feels as mature, if not more so, than its desktop counterpart. It's lickity-split fast, and its clean design is a joy on mobile. Mozilla makes a big point about how they don't collect your data, and I was pleased to see that the app comes with a full compliment of security settings—including an option to protect your information from advertisers. |
 | Opera browser for Android Not to be confused with its Mini cousin, Opera is a full-fledged browser for Android. With a slick design, it aims to be your gateway to web content with features like a built-in news portal and the Opera mobile apps store. It also includes an "off-road" mode to quickly load webpages while taking it easy on your data plan. |
 | Opera Mini browser for Android Don't let its old-style appearance fool you: Opera Mini is a clever little browser designed to thrive where network conditions are not their best. And it doesn't skimp on features, giving you access to special Opera web apps; a handy homepage complete with news and social media updates; and a surprising array of powerful security settings. |
 | Dolphin Browser A clean, tabbed browser, Dolphin delivers a very nice user experience on Android almost making you forget that you're on a mobile device. Dolphin also supports tight integration with services like Evernote and LastPass, as well as robust settings. My favorite feature is gestures, which might not always be efficient but are definitely cool to use. |
 | Weather Underground  Weather Underground combines a slick design with a focus on really useful weather information. I particularly like the ability to report weather conditions in your area and the extremely useful comparative forecasts that deftly shows how conditions have changed since yesterday. With an accompanying set of useful widgets, it's the best weather app on Android. |
 | Wikipedia While its interface is in bad need of a refresh, the Wikipedia Android app brings one critical feature: offline viewing. Just two taps and any page on Wikipedia is stored in its entirety for whenever you need it. Plus the app gives you access to over 20 million articles in 280 languages and is basically a for-real Hitchhiker's Guide.—Next: Productivity and Finance » |
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