Samsung Internet Browser Beta

The description of Samsung Internet Browser Beta

Site Editorial Commentary：Try out Samsung Internet s latest features one step ahead!

You can install Samsung Internet Beta alongside the stable version of Samsung Internet, allowing you to experience the latest features and improvements before they are officially released.

Samsung Internet provides an optimized web browsing experience with features like Video Assistant for easy video control, Dark mode for comfortable nighttime browsing, customizable menus, and useful Extensions such as Translator. It also prioritizes your privacy with Secret mode, Smart Anti-Tracking, and Smart Protection.

■ New Features:
* **Auto Close Unused Tabs:**
Enable the "Auto close unused tabs" feature in the Internet Settings menu to automatically close tabs that haven't been used for a specified period. This helps you organize unnecessary tabs effortlessly, leading to a cleaner and more productive browsing experience.

* **Newly Updated "Grid" View Mode for Tab Manager:**
A multi-column layout has been implemented on mobile devices for easier and more intuitive tab management. Tab scroll animations have also been added to improve tab navigation.

■ Security & Privacy:
Samsung Internet helps protect your security and privacy while browsing the web.

* **Smart Anti-Tracking:**
It intelligently identifies domains with cross-site tracking capabilities and blocks their access to storage (cookies).

* **Protected Browsing:**
You will receive warnings before viewing known malicious websites, preventing you from visiting sites that may attempt to steal your data.

* **Content Blockers:**
Samsung Internet for Android supports third-party apps that provide filters for content blocking, making browsing safer and more streamlined by removing unwanted ads and trackers.

To improve usability, A/B testing may be conducted on Samsung Internet v21.0 or later. Information collected through A/B testing is data that determines the usage rate of features, excluding users’ personal information.

The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.

[Required permissions]
none

[Optional permissions]
Location: Used to provide location-based content requested by the user or location information requested by the webpage in use
camera: Used to provide webpage shooting function and QR code shooting function
Microphone: Used to provide recording function on webpage
Phone: (Android 11) Requires access permission to check the mobile phone information in order to provide country-specific feature optimization
Nearby devices: (Android 12 or higher) To find and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices when requested by the website
music and audio: (Android 13 or higher) To upload audio files on webpages
photos and videos: (Android 13 or higher) To upload photos and videos on webpages
Files and media: (Android 12) To upload files stored in storage spaces on webpages
Storage: (Android 11 or lower) To upload files stored in storage spaces on webpages
Notifications: (Android 13 or higher) To display the download progress and website notifications