UC Browser 4.2.1.542

A complete Internet browser that brings a full pack of neat features for Windows Phone users
Finding the most appropriate web browsing utility is not the easiest job on any of the available platforms, as most apps have different advantages and disadvantages compared one against another.

Sometimes, though, it is possible to come across a tool that offers almost everything you ever wanted from such an app and UC Browser certainly tries to become that application. To do this, it comes with a wide variety of functions that work together to offer a memorable browsing experience.

Great looking and customizable GUI

The interface of this app is quite friendly and visually pleasing, especially when taking into consideration the dozens of themes that can be used to tweak its looks. The navigation is smooth and the browser gestures, active by default, help a lot in moving to and fro among visited webpages.

All the functions are cleverly placed into 3 main menus, one in the lower part of the screen, which has two sections containing most of the commands and another menu in the upper side, next to the search and address bar, which is dedicated to handling the bookmarking and sharing actions.

Quickly browse any website, share content or download files with ease

Besides offering a very good loading speed for all webpages, UC Browser comes with a built-in download manager that allows you to save files onto your phone or directly onto the SD card. A neat feature of this app the is "View It Later" option that allows you to save an entire page to browse it offline.

Sharing content is a couple of taps away as this app is able to send selected webpages to email or SMS recipients, as well as make them available through the social networking services you use.

Apart from the downloader, offline browser and other functions, a big plus is the "Incognito browsing" mode that automatically cleans all the tracks that are related to the browsing sessions for which it was activated.

Extra features for increased speed and visibility

There are two special modes available, one for use during the night time and another for speeding up the browsing by automatically reducing data usage.

There is also a "text-only" option inside UC Browser that helps loading pages blazing fast by leaving out graphics and it can be used in conjunction with "Speed Mode".

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softpedia rating

4.5/5

user rating 6

UNRATED
3.2/5
 

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Hits & Misses

hits

  • built-in download manager
  • the content is easy to share in several ways
  • private browsing mode for erasing the tracks after each session
  • can download webpages for offline browsing
  • WiFi sharing for downloaded content

misses

  • doesn't come with a live tile on the Start screen
Bottom Line
Design / UI9
 

The looks of this app are attractive and the customization features are a great thing to have. It only needs a live tile to get all the points here.

Function10
 

There are little if any at all missing things from the feature lineup presented by UC Browser, as it takes care of every single task users might want to carry out when online.

Security8
 

This utility seeks to know the phone and owner identity details, while also activating the location services.

Battery7
 

Battery usage is moderate when using UC Browser constantly for visiting websites, but for downloading or uploading content, the power consumption will pass the average mark.

Price10
 

There are few apps that offer so many features free of costs, ads and other nuisances, so this one is indeed a winner and a keeper.

Compatibility9
 

Well suited for all Windows Phone 7.5 and above handsets, UC Browser has no special requirements.

Editor's Review
EXCELLENT
Reviewed by Olivian Puha, last updated on May 19th, 11:07 GMT.
Specifications
price:
100% Free
current version:
4.2.1.542
reviewed version:
3.6.1.456
developer:
UCweb.Inc.
category:
INTERNET & NETWORK
os version req.:
7.5, 8, 8.1
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
No
hits:
20348

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