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About jurl
Why have only one default web browser *or* always have to choose a browser when following links? With jurl you can get both and more...
Frequently we are faced with this when browsing the web on Android: Do we set a default browser to always use when following links, or should we never set a default and just choose which one we want every single time? Either choice has pitfalls for privacy, history tracking or specific web site feature.
By using jurl as your default browser it will offer you both options. It queries Android for all the installed web browsers and shows them to you in a list to choose from with the ability to set a time-out period before launching a default browser. As a bonus you get to see the URL you are following above this list to make a more informed decision on what browser you'd like to use.
In addition to being a browser target, jurl is also a SEND target. This allows you to avoid the task of copying the URL, launching a new browser, and pasting that URL into the address bar. From one browser you can send that web page to any other browser on your Android device by using the browsers standard share feature and choosing (Switch with jurl).
Some specific use cases jurl was created for:
* Managing browser history: I like to track everything I do for development in Chrome, but for personal items I may want to use Firefox, Dolphin, or Opera.
* Adobe® Flash®: Encountering a web page in browser that doesn't support it isn't always the most user-friendly, so send it to another browser where it is: like Firefox.
* App to browser: Sending an applications view of web-based information, such as the IMDB app, to a web browser. If the sent data contains a valid URL jurl will extract it and let you open it in a browser of your choice.
What's on the table for the next release?
* URL Expanding: Take shortened URLs and display the actual target in the URL text.
* Customized Browser List: Choose from the default alphanumeric sorting, sort by frequency of use, or custom ordering.
Frequently we are faced with this when browsing the web on Android: Do we set a default browser to always use when following links, or should we never set a default and just choose which one we want every single time? Either choice has pitfalls for privacy, history tracking or specific web site feature.
By using jurl as your default browser it will offer you both options. It queries Android for all the installed web browsers and shows them to you in a list to choose from with the ability to set a time-out period before launching a default browser. As a bonus you get to see the URL you are following above this list to make a more informed decision on what browser you'd like to use.
In addition to being a browser target, jurl is also a SEND target. This allows you to avoid the task of copying the URL, launching a new browser, and pasting that URL into the address bar. From one browser you can send that web page to any other browser on your Android device by using the browsers standard share feature and choosing (Switch with jurl).
Some specific use cases jurl was created for:
* Managing browser history: I like to track everything I do for development in Chrome, but for personal items I may want to use Firefox, Dolphin, or Opera.
* Adobe® Flash®: Encountering a web page in browser that doesn't support it isn't always the most user-friendly, so send it to another browser where it is: like Firefox.
* App to browser: Sending an applications view of web-based information, such as the IMDB app, to a web browser. If the sent data contains a valid URL jurl will extract it and let you open it in a browser of your choice.
What's on the table for the next release?
* URL Expanding: Take shortened URLs and display the actual target in the URL text.
* Customized Browser List: Choose from the default alphanumeric sorting, sort by frequency of use, or custom ordering.
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What are users saying about jurl
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Just what I needed. I've got a lot of browsers on my phone and I don't set any as my default. I usually like to choose which browser would be best to open the link I've clicked. But there are a few times where it doesn't matter which browser I use, so the countdown until opening with a pre-selected browser is where this app shines. Without this app my life was filled with moments where I'd click a link, look away/set the phone down, then pick it back up again only to find that it's still on the "Open with" screen.
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Just what I need!
by G####:
It works amazingly. I have different browsers fit different purposes, and this just helps juggle between them. A suggestion though. If it's possible put a countdown for the auto open. EDIT: I just noticed that there's a progress bar. A bit easy to miss, but now that I know it's there, it's subtle but present enough, it's a great way for a countdown.