So, Samsung and Verizon, mostly Verizon, what were you thinking when you updated the browser on the Rogue with the latest Software Update? The browser before was fine. This new version (Name: u960.DE26) adds a new browser version to the phone: Polaris Browser ver 6.2.1VEN005. It's definitely a mixed bag. It seems to be faster, which is good but it adds new "features" which suck. First and foremost, the history drop down arrow doesn't actually produce any results when you click on it. It only produces results after you start typing. On and it will only show pages that start with the letter of which you start typing with. Meaning you can't put in any letter and it will show. Which means, you need to have the slider open or start typing with the onscreen. Terrible for public trans, hanging on with one arm kind of scenario. They move the "tabs" button, not a big deal and it's actually kind of nice that it pops up automatically after clicking a link. This makes it very easy to click, switch tabs and let the page load in the background.
The biggest annoyance is the removal of Display Mode: Fixed Width. Where did this feature go?!?!?! This was the best, especially for text heavy mobile pages. Now, you have the choice of Page View, Scan View or Detail View. All of which are terrible at best. And, with this new "bounce animation" feature that shows when you're at the edge of page, unless you have perfect downward thumb swipes, your page is bouncing down the edge of the phone as you scroll.
Another reason to switch to a droid or *gasp* an iPhone.
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