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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PRIVACY WITH THESE POWERFUL ANDROID BROWSER TOOLS

The web browser on your Android device is your gateway to a universe of powerful online services and rich resources. But it can also open the gates for nuisances and risks such as viruses, spyware, privacy-invading trackers and annoying ads. TCL guides Android users through the top tools available to improve browser security.

Privacy browsers

Keeping your smartphone’s browser and operating system up to date will defend you against many threats. Features like Google Safe Browsing alert you when visiting dangerous websites or downloading harmful files. But if you’re serious about online privacy, consider using one of these dedicated privacy browsers:

Brave

A popular fast, secure, browser with ad blocker, anonymous browsing history, personalised private search, and private tabs. Brave Leo, the smart, free AI assistant, answers questions, translates languages, and more without recording or sharing your chats, or using them for model training.

DuckDuckGo

This browser includes a built-in search engine that never tracks your searches. Browsing protections, such as ad tracker blocking and cookie blocking, help stop other companies from collecting your data.

Tor Browser

Tor Browser for Android is the only official mobile browser supported by the Tor Project, developers of the world’s strongest tool for privacy and freedom online.

VPN apps

A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and hides your IP address, helping you stay private and secure, especially on public Wi-Fi or untrusted networks.

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN’s advanced encryption keeps your data safe on any network, whether public Wi-Fi or at home. Browse knowing your data and IP address are protected under a strict no-logs policy that is independently audited to guarantee your privacy.

NordVPN

NordVPN offers enjoy fast, private, and secure internet in an instant. When you’re connected to NordVPN, no one can see what websites you visit or files you download. The company has a no-log policy approved by independent practitioners.

Tools to check and optimise browser privacy

You can navigate to the following sites to do a security check on your browser or to strengthen privacy and protect your info:

  • Cover Your Tracks shows you how trackers see your browser. It provides you with an overview of your browser’s most unique and identifying characteristics.
  • Privacy Analyzer by Privacy.net includes several tests that you can scroll through and perform one at a time to evaluate your browser privacy.
  • Device Info gives you a comprehensive overview of your device and browser’s exposed data, including fingerprinting vectors and hardware details.
  • BrowserAudit checks that your web browser correctly implements a wide variety of security standards and features with over 400 tests.
  • BrowserScan is an all-in-one online tool that inspects your browser details to provide a browser fingerprint authenticity score.
  • AdGuard for Android block ads everywhere on your device, including all types of ads in your apps, browsers, games, and websites.
  • Privacy Badger is a browser extension that stops advertisers and other third-party trackers from secretly tracking where you go and what pages you look at on the web.
  • Ghostery is built to block ads, stop trackers, hide ads, and prevent pop-ups while you browse the web.

About TCL Mobile

TCL Mobile specialises in the research, development and manufacturing of smartphones, tablets and connected devices. On a mission to deliver 5G for all, TCL Mobile helps its customers ‘Inspire Greatness’ in their lives through industry leading technology and solutions.

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