iLegendSoft released the Mercury Web Browser application ("app" for short) for the iPad on January 10, 2010.http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2011/01/appstore-reviews-mercury-web-browser-pro-the-most-advanced-browser-for-ipad-and-iphone.html The app allows its users to privately browse the Internet in partial or fullscreen views, integrate with Facebook and Twitter, and use multi-touch gesture support navigation.http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2011/01/appstore-reviews-mercury-web-browser-pro-the-most-advanced-browser-for-ipad-and-iphone.html
The app costs 99 cents to download. The user interface includes a number of features, including nine free customizable themes (two additional themes are available to purchase) and the ability to support up to 10 tabs. The browser has seven search engines, a bookmark menu and an in-page search option. It also filters ad banners by default. Auto-filling forms, downloading links and images, and printing are also features.http://www.americanconsumernews.com/2011/01/appstore-reviews-mercury-web-browser-pro-the-most-advanced-browser-for-ipad-and-iphone.html
Mercury Web Browser iPad App Review Videos
Technology expert Greg reviews the Mercury Web Browser for iPad App. He said its features are like that of most web browsers. It also includes popular mobile browser options, such as private browsing and the ability to view websites as if through a different web app. He also notes the ease with which users can manipulate and customize it.
Features and Functions
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- Access: Wi-Fi or 3G connection
- Nine free themes
- Facebook/Twitter integration
- Supports 10 browser tabs
- File sharing via iTunes file sharing utility
- Optimized URL filtering to block ad banner display
- Printing (requires iOS 4.2)
- File manager
- Multi-touch gesture support
- Seven default search enginesiLegendSoft%20released%20the%20Mercury%20Web%20Browser%20application%20(
Reviews
Mahalo.com gives the Mercury Web Browser App for the iPad four-and-a-half stars out of a possible five stars. The reviewer said that the program has most of the qualities of a standard desktop web browser: tab browsing, bookmarks, multiple windows, auto-fill, history, and full-screen mode. He praises the ability to customize it.
Theapplegoogle.com notes that the program's resemblance to the Safari web browser, but the writer also says that it "looks and feels great." However, an individual reviewer on the site called the app "too full" of features.http://theapplegoogle.com/2010/08/mercury-web-browser-brings-desktop-safari-ipad/