Facebook is preparing to launch a new in-app browser on Android, replacing the standard Android System WebView with a more stable solution. Unlike other Android apps that open web links in an external ...

When you open a link while in another app, it usually launches in your browser (e.g., Chrome) or a Custom Tab. Facebook opens pages in its own in-app browser, which is powered by the Android System ...

In-app browsers are usually not the best way to consume content in an app. In fact, Android developers have been using the Chrome custom tabs features to fine-tune the experience. Now Google is ...

One of the first smartphones, the iPhone, was launched as not just a multimedia device but one that could browse the internet anytime and anywhere. Fast forward to 2024, and smartphones have come a ...

Perplexity is developing an Android version of its AI-powered browser Comet. The company is now granting early access to the first beta testers.

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android WebView now supports Google Pay for in-app payments, enhancing the shopping experience on Android. Google Play Services ...

There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI ...

John is a professional author, currently publishing evergreen and feature articles for Android Police. He discovered his passion for writing when he was very young, and enjoys how it challenges him ...

Whenever you tap on a link in a social media application, you’re usually taken to an in-app browser rather than your default system browser. This may not seem like an issue on the surface. However, a ...

The next major version of the privacy-focused Brave browser will start blocking annoyances like "open in app" prompts and will feature better protections against pool-party attacks. Obtrusive "open in ...