As someone who is constantly on her phone and browsing the web, I not only use the native browser but third-party applications as well to help me with my daily fix. One such browser is Browsie Browser which is chock-full of features and options to give you a smooth way to open and search webpages.
Upon firing up my BlackBerry, I saw that the developer released a new version in BlackBerry World that added several new capabilities including a new Browsie Turbo option (for loading pages on slower networks), faster start up, and even a new setting to push to third-party Pushbullet client BlackBullet.
You can read about all of the new features in the latest version below.
New features in 1.4.2.5
- Faster start up!
- Browsie Turbo (Loads pages faster on slow networks)
- Open .html files with browsie.
- Reader now saves the text size
- Better classic support
- BlackBullet support (a Pushbullet client)
- Active frame updated
- Custom speed dial backgrounds
- More context menu options (Such as private browsing, open in, BlackBullet)
- Help page updated. (Search field)
- Reader option to view the original page
- Italian language (thanks to Alfredo Bruno)
- Backup & Restore settings has been updated.
- Deleting multiple items will show a confirm dialog.
- Bug fixes
- Export bookmarks to HTML (beta): You can find this option by going to bookmarks -> Select -> Select your bookmarks -> export to html
Browsie Browser is a Built for BlackBerry application that gives a fluid and solid browsing experience. It is compatible with all BlackBerry 10 devices, though not those running OS 10.2.1, and is $0.99 to download.
Reader comments
Browsie Browser adds BlackBullet support, faster start up, bug fixes, and more in latest update
It's become my main browser now :3
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This is a much better browsed especially when I need to use Facebook. The only thing is it won't play media formats such as YouTube.
It should be able to play YouTube just fine, just like any other native 3rd party browser. However I noticed that there have been a few problems with the media player last weeks (not just browsie, evolution, etc had this issue too) I hope BlackBerry resolves these problems soon
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But does it support flash?!?!?
Supporting the people's struggle worldwide via my BBZ30
It does not support flash
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Stuck on evolution browser for now
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I wish they added some sort of confirmation when a file was done saving or take you to Downloads like the stock BlackBerry browser. Evolution Browser and Alpha Browsers did this and annoyed me. If I don't know when a Download is complete, I may accidentally close the browser app.
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I'm working on it.
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Glad to hear it. I love it more than Alpha and Evolution. Hell, more than the stock browser. However I want a guarantee when things are done saving.
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Wow so there's a third party browser for BB10. At lasssssssssssssssssssst
I have a Passport and when following the link it says: not available for your device. Is that by design or is it some sort of a bug? (I'm on 1.3.1.2576)
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Browsie Browser is available for all devices running 10.3.1+
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Maybe that's the theory but I can guaranty you that it's flagged as not available on my shopblackberry passport in BlackBerry World. And I'm in 10.3.1.1779 / 10.3.1.2576 (legitimate OS, never installed a leak on this phone).
Maybe it doesn't match your expectations but that's actually what happens on the ground for me.
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I have set this as the default browser and that works fine frome everywhere except the native twitter app and Twittly. URLs from there open in the standard browser.
It does work from Blaq, but I can't stand that app...
Any ideas?
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Those apps don't look at default apps and only look at the native browser.
You can try holding the link and choose open in to manually open them.
(and yet another reason why blaq is good)
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This is my first purchase from BlackBerry world. Works good.
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Love Browsie. Spent an hour surfing and configuring ; it's now my main browser. Contacted the Dev about a feature and he returned electrons instantly. Impressive.
If it supported a flash runtime it would be fantastic.
It's a great secondary browser especially with the pass code. Official stuff stays on my main browser and everything personal gets done on browsie.
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Does it support Flash?
This browser is awesome. Has a lot of great features and if there is any problem, Daan is right on it. This is better than the stock browser. Ad blocking works great. Five stars for the browser and developer.
Great browser. I use Browsie Now for reading links. Wish it had reader mode though.
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I've always loved the stock browser, but I recently switched to Tyne (found in the beta zone). Anyone know if Browsie is better/worse than tyne?
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There should be a trial version for new users.
How can I made this default browser?....
Posted via CB10 with BlackBerry Passport 10.3.2.680
Touch and hold on a URL anywhere (within the stock browser, inside an email, etc) and a side window comes up, select "Open With" and then check the "Default" box at the top and choose Browsie.
Thanks for the tip!
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If you're having issues, please report them using the report button inside the app. If you're not reporting it, I can't fix it.
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I will gladly support the developer of this app as long as this will open ESPN browser without crashing. Anyone have any luck? Thanks!
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I'm using Evolution Browser and it has great features and ad blocking, which works great, is one of them. Evolution Browser works on 10.2.1 and Browsie browser does not.
My bitchin' BlackBerry Z30
I bought this browser. I wouldn't recommend it. Add block doesn't work. Battery intensive. No gestures for switching tabs.
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That's surprising to hear. I haven't had any of those issues you've had.
But I'm on the latest leak, maybe that might have something to do with it.
What OS/device are you using?
[Hopefully NOT edited by admin to be fair lol. ;)] Frosty White Q10/10.3.2.680 CB10
Q5SQR100-3/10.3.1.2576
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Adblock works just fine for me. Daan can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think swiping from right to left will bring up the address bar and tab icon at the bottom.
You have swipes to navigate pages back and forward. (if you've enabled the option)
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Awesome!
:-D
• Passposted while waiting for the Z-lider.... •
Purchased. :-D
Would welcome bookmark import from BB10 browser, Firefox JSON / HTML or Bookmark Pro...
• Happy Queen's Birthday weekend... •
Addblock doesn't work for me. For pop up add it's just shows a blank add. That's not very useful for me. For gestures I would expect one for switching between different tabs. Maybe even a short cut will do for that.
Also many times open in new tab doesn't work.
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There's a report button in the application menu, simply swipe down.
Try to explain the issue as detailed possible for faster fixes.
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Bookmark import?
:-D
• Happy Queen's Birthday weekend... •
Second third-party browser I bought and it is my main browser now.
Good ad-block and the reader mode is the best of all third-party browsers.
[Hopefully NOT edited by admin to be fair lol. ;)] Frosty White Q10/10.3.2.680 CB10
Will Girl Guide's be the update for this?
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