Puffin Browser for Windows

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by sm1, Nov 20, 2017.

  1. sm1

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  2. NiteRanger

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    It's developed by Taiwanese
     
  3. Rasheed187

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    I would stay away from these unknown browsers, but that's just me. And on what platform is it based, I suppose Chromium?
     
  4. guest

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    It is is a .NET-executable :cautious: and after snooping around with a hex-editor in some files i can see leftovers like:
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    ...\workspace\chrome59_windows\src\...
    This doesn't mean that it is really based on Chromium v59, but who knows.
     
  5. Marcelo

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    It's not actually an unknown browser... It's quite well known in the mobile market. Its just their Windows version that is new...
     
  6. mekelek

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    looking at the UI would have told you instantly that it's chromium based.
     
  7. guest

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    Yes, i know but the important part is the version. I couldn't find on their website on which version of Chromium Puffin Browser is based.
    I assume Puffin Browser is based on Chromium v59 ("...\workspace\chrome59_windows\src\..."), but v59 is "outdated".
    In this case security fixes from v60-62 of Chromium are not included in the current version of Puffin Browser.
     
  8. guest

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    New beta available:
    Puffin Browser 7.1.0.811 beta (December 18, 2017)
    Website

    Older review (2017-02-26)
    Puffin browser review: Fast browser with cool features
     
  9. NiteRanger

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    Can I check whether

    1) Do I need another 3rd-party VPN if use Puffin Browser since it comes with cloud protection and all traffic to Puffin server are encrypted?
    2) Do I need another 3rd-party AV if use Puffin Browser since it comes with Cloud Protection and virus cannot infect your phone?

    Thanks
     
    Last edited: Dec 23, 2017
  10. guest

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    Thanks :)
     
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