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Android Authority
02-06-2025
- General
- Android Authority
5 reasons why I switched from Chrome to Brave
Megan Ellis / Android Authority While I've wanted to de-Google my life for some time now, I keep hesitating about switching from Google products to other alternatives. Much of this is down to habit rather than there being no better options available, especially when it comes to my smartphone browser. But eventually, my grievances with Chrome on Android went past the usual privacy concerns, and I finally decided to make the switch to Brave instead. Since moving over to Brave, I've found that it was definitely the right choice for a number of reasons. What is the most important feature for a mobile browser? 0 votes Privacy protection. NaN % Ad-blocking. NaN % Accessibility features. NaN % Extension support. NaN % Something else (let us know in the comments). NaN % 1. The ability to force dark mode Megan Ellis / Android Authority Dark mode is an accessibility feature for me, since it's one of the ways I prevent my smartphone from triggering my chronic migraines. While Chrome has dark mode, you have to rely on extensions to force dark mode on web pages that don't support it. Since the mobile version of Chrome doesn't support extensions, this means I frequently encountered websites with a light theme while browsing on my smartphone. This is one of the first things that pushed me away from Chrome on my smartphone. I tried out a few of the best Android browsers, including Opera and Firefox, but I eventually settled on Brave. While the feature is still marked as experimental in Brave's settings, I haven't found any issues while using it. Sites load with a black background, and I haven't come across annoying issues like image colors being inverted or QR codes not showing correctly. 2. Brave's built-in ad blocker Megan Ellis / Android Authority Now, as a journalist, I understand the need for websites to run ads. But as an internet user, I know first-hand how the experience of many sites has degraded over the years — making some sites completely unusable. I used to frequently come across ads that took up more than half of my screen. I used to frequently come across ads that took up more than half of my screen, meaning that I could only read a few sentences at a time. Other times, the ads blocked important elements on the page. That's why Brave's built-in ad blocker appeals to me. It not only blocks intrusive ads but also other trackers that are used to build a browser fingerprint. At the same time, I can whitelist specific sites if I want to allow them to serve ads. Technically, you can block intrusive ads in the Chrome app, but the setting is a bit buried if you don't know where to look. It also relies on Chrome to correctly identify which ads are intrusive, which I don't really trust Google to do. 3. A reduced need for extensions Megan Ellis / Android Authority Because Brave's mobile browser has essential features built in, I don't need to rely as much on extensions. While browser extensions are a useful way to add extra functionality to your browser of choice, they also pose security and privacy risks — especially if they have access to sensitive permissions. While browser extensions are a useful way to add extra functionality to your browser of choice, they also pose risks. Even on desktop, I don't rely on many Chrome extensions; I mainly use Dark Reader to force dark mode and uBlock Origin Lite. As much as I love these extensions, I always worry about the data they have access to and if that could become compromised by a malicious actor. But Brave covers these features by having them built right into the browser. Brave even includes a firewall and VPN, however these are paid features. It also has a built-in translation tool and an AI assistant. While I personally avoid generative AI features on my smartphone, I'm glad that Brave offers privacy-focused alternatives to major services. 4. The availability of a unique search engine Megan Ellis / Android Authority When I saw that Brave offers its own search engine, I was a bit skeptical. After all, the last time I gave Bing a chance, it paled in comparison to Google Search. At the same time, Google's search results have become worse over time — loaded with AI hallucinations, sponsored links, irrelevant shopping links, and YouTube videos. At first, I wasn't impressed that Brave also uses AI to provide overviews for search results. But I actually found that Brave's AI overviews are more accurate than Google's, while also providing more citations. For example, when I search for whether migraines are a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) in South Africa, Brave correctly identifies that they aren't. Google, on the other hand, claims that migraines are covered under these benefits. I know from experience, and my neurologist, that Brave is correct. I find Brave's results are more focused and include higher quality sites in general. But even with more accurate AI summaries, I prefer to look at the results myself to verify any summaries. I find Brave's results more focused and include higher-quality sites in general. At the same time, I still get access to useful search widgets like currency conversions. I occasionally find that the search engine struggles with local results, but overall, I'm happy to use it as a Google Search replacement for most tasks. It also has the occasional sponsored link, but I've found these are much rarer compared to Google's results. 5. More control over privacy and experience settings Megan Ellis / Android Authority Besides providing more privacy-related features and built-in features than Chrome, I also like the fact that I can significantly tweak many of these settings in Brave. For example, if you don't want AI summaries in search, you can disable the feature. In Chrome on Android, however, you're stuck with these summaries unless you use a workaround to avoid AI Overviews or add '-ai' to the search query. While Brave enables a variety of privacy-focused features by default, you can adjust these according to your preferences. For example, you can choose to block JavaScript on the sites you visit — though I personally haven't done this because it can break some sites. You can also choose to block social media embeds, like embedded posts from Facebook and LinkedIn. While you can remove the site permission for JavaScript in Chrome's settings, blocking social media embeds is not available in the browser's privacy settings. There's also no way to directly block browser fingerprinting. Brave's media tab allows you to adjust the experience for YouTube. For example, I can choose to block distracting elements and recommended content on YouTube. I can even block YouTube Shorts. But these features don't exist in Chrome's settings. I still have to take the time to truly customize my experience on Brave, but I've already disabled certain elements like the Brave Rewards icon and sponsored images on my new tab page. This level of customization has proved incredibly useful. While I wasn't sure if I could truly break away from Chrome on my smartphone, Brave has made the transition easier than expected. This is thanks to its rich customization and variety of built-in features. So far, I don't regret the move at all.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Many More To Come!' Cardano Founder Teases Exciting Summer As Brave Announces Wallet Integration
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Brave browser is set to add support for Cardano to its integrated multichain wallet. The collaboration has been met with significant excitement from the Cardano community. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the recent Brave announcement is the first in a series of 'broken windows deals.' From strong price performances to significant roadmap milestones, leading Layer 1 blockchain Cardano has had many positives in the past few months. But the good times may be far from over. In the latest instance, the project has scored what could be a major accessibility win, even as its founder, Charles Hoskinson, suggests that there are more major announcements to come. Don't Miss: — no wallets, just price speculation and free paper trading to practice different strategies. Grow your IRA or 401(k) with Crypto – . Privacy-focused browser Brave is set to add support for Cardano on its integrated multichain wallet, according to a press release from Input | Output, the blockchain's primary developer, on Monday. As a result, users will be able to manage their Cardano assets and participate in governance activities directly on Brave Wallet. At the same time, IO said that the wallet will also support swaps of Cardano native tokens and other on-chain transactions. The firm said Brave Wallet's Cardano integration will also lay the foundation for a future integration of Midnight, IO's privacy-focused blockchain project. Some believe this move could eliminate the need for a virtual private network. 'This collaboration with Brave is a natural fit,' Hoskinson said in Input | Output's press release. 'By bringing Cardano into Brave Wallet, we are not only expanding functionality for Cardano users in the age of on-chain governance, but also advancing a new standard for how blockchain networks should empower individuals—protecting privacy while enabling active, on-chain participation.' Brave Wallet already supports popular blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. Brave CEO Brandon Eich said in the press release that the platform's Cardano integration will bolster user options, aligning with its ideals. Trending: New to crypto? on Coinbase. 'Our partnership with IO reflects Brave's commitment to building a Web3 that maximizes interoperation for user choice, while giving them better tools to engage with decentralized ecosystems,' he said. The collaboration has been met with significant excitement from the Cardano community. Brave boasts over 80 million monthly active users, making it a potential channel for significant adoption. The browser's privacy focus also aligns with core cryptocurrency ethos. Hoskinson said in an X post that the recent Brave announcement is the first in a series of 'broken windows deals that originated from Midnight negotiations' that will be announced in the summer and fall. 'It was long overdue, they originally could have been engaged in 2022,' he wrote. 'A certain entity dropped the ball, we got ignored. There are several dozen deals like this for Ada and Cardano Native Assets. Midnight has picked up the baton and started finishing them. Many many more to come!' Cardano is the ninth largest blockchain by market capitalization with $29.3 billion. Amid recent positive developments, the network's native token ADA is trading at $0.83 as of last look, up nearly 2% on the day and over 22% in the past seven days. Read Next: A must-have for all crypto enthusiasts: . Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Image: Shutterstock Send To MSN: 0 This article 'Many More To Come!' Cardano Founder Teases Exciting Summer As Brave Announces Wallet Integration originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
