HTC Browser Hits Google Play, Will Expedite Future Updates

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info.

Considering HTC’s BlinkFeed, Gallery, Sense TV, Service Pack, Weather, Camera, and Lock Screen already inhabit a tiny corner of the Google Play, it may come as a surprise that the Browser app is only now joining the party. But better late than never, right?

The reasoning behind this latest decoupling from Sense is rather simple – the Play Store is an infinitely faster delivery mechanism than over-the-air updates. Patches and enhancements are not beholden to carriers, but rather can be dispatched instantaneously, a great proposition for both HTC and device owners.

According to the Play Store changelog, the newest Browser includes text wrapping when zooming, a redesigned interface, and an offline reading mode. It is compatible with smartphones and tablets running Sense and Android Kit Kat or higher.

Play Link

Categories

Tags

Collapse Show Comments
11  Comments