Restart Chrome: That’s the easiest way to update. The latest patch fixes a zero-day flaw. Translation: Hackers know about it, so update your Chrome browser now.
5 best browsers not named Chrome to use with your Android phone
It’s hard to imagine a world without Google. But every time you use Google or Chrome, your information and habits are stored and used to serve targeted ads. Tap or click here for a big reason to stop using Google Chrome on your smartphone.
So what if you are tired of Chrome and want an alternative? Google Chrome comes pre-installed for obvious reasons if you own an Android phone. But that doesn’t mean you have to use it.
There are other options if you want to avoid Chrome for privacy reasons or don’t like the layout. Here are the five best browser alternatives to use on your Android phone.
1. DuckDuckGo Private Browser
If your main concern with Chrome is privacy, DuckDuckGo is the browser for you. Its main claim to fame is a fully private browsing experience. No tracking, no bots, and secure encryption in the browser keep you safe. Use the fire button to clear your tabs and browsing data with the tap of a button.
As a secure browser, the downside can be that you won’t get personalized ads if you like that.
2. Firefox
Mozilla Firefox has been around for a while as a desktop browser, and it shouldn’t surprise you that there’s an Android version. If you used it a few years ago, it has a new look.
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First, you can see your open tabs, searches and favorites all together. The new design is sleek and user-friendly and adapts to your habits. Using AI technology, the more often you use Mozilla, the more it understands your surfing habits.
You can also choose not to use the standard settings and opt for a more privacy-based surfing experience.
This free online translator blows Google Translate out of the water
Are you planning your next family vacation? There are a few ways that tech can make your trip safer and more enjoyable. Tap or click here for five smart tech steps before hitting the road.
You might want to be prepared with a translation tool if visiting a foreign country. It can help you quickly navigate unfamiliar territory by asking locals for directions in their language. Google Translate is a popular way to go. But we’ve found a different translator that you will like even more.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Real-time AI-powered translation to communicate in other languages. It even simulates your voice. Expect the initial version with support for up to nine languages early next year. Bonus: Soon, Teams will recap visual content (like PowerPoint slides) shared on-screen during a meeting. Thank goodness … I hate presentations.
$700 PlayStation 5 Pro
Isn’t worth it for most gamers. It’s 75% more expensive than the PS5 was when it launched. What’s the big deal? A larger GPU, advanced ray tracing and AI-driven upscaling. Translation: Sharper images with more detail.
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Safety is a selling point of Apple’s latest offering. The iPhone 14 has improved car crash detection and even emergency SOS via satellite. Tap or click here for instructions on sending an emergency text when you have no signal. It could save your life.
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How often do you turn to Google? Every day? Multiple times a day? If you’re focused on privacy, there are better options. Tap or click for alternatives to Google that work well without gathering so much of your data.
😸 The purr-fect translator? Computer scientists have developed MeowTalk, an AI app that can apparently tell you what your cat is saying. The free app records your feline’s meows and gives you phrases like “I’m annoyed” or “Feed me!” You can then rate how accurate it is, helping to refine the model. Will it work? Well, with over a billion meows analyzed … you’ve gotta be kitten me!
Wyoming’s No. 1: It’s the first state with its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. The goal? Faster, cheaper transactions and more revenue for the state. Next year, public audits will show how many tokens are in circulation and the exact amount in the bank. Translation: There’s a real dollar in the bank for every crypto coin.
Save yourself some time — Google Docs will do it for you. Open up your document, then go to Tools > Translate document. It’ll create a translated copy in the language you choose. Adios, copying and pasting blocks of text.
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Polyglots don’t have this problem, but many of us yearn for the day that we can pop a device into our ears and instantly translate foreign languages. The Babel fish translator from Douglas Adams’ excellent The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy comes to mind.