The iPhone Browser Sucks

[ulbador]

You can set other browsers as default with a jailbreak app.

This is true. I would still argue that it's not too big of an issue even on a non-jailbroken phone, because you can install the bookmarket. All it takes is an extra click (open bookmarks) or two (click Atomic Browser bookmarklet), which I definitely appreciate is too much work for some people.

 

[iPhysicist]

You have the choice not to use an iPhone! It seems that you want to use one because your COOOOOOOOL but you can't accept that not everything is like you (and not everyone else) want it. I for example like Safari over EVERY other browser although I do not need the browser that often.

Your a jerk, and you now are a member of the infamous club of my ignore list. Carry on whining.

 

[SomeDudeAsking]

This is true. I would still argue that it's not too big of an issue even on a non-jailbroken phone, because you can install the bookmarket. All it takes is an extra click (open bookmarks) or two (click Atomic Browser bookmarklet), which I definitely appreciate is too much work for some people.

How about a non-jailbroken phone where my preferred browser is the default and we use bookmarklets to open Safari? Now, wouldn't that be more fair?

 

[sinsin07]

How about a non-jailbroken phone where my preferred browser is the default and we use bookmarklets to open Safari? Now, wouldn't that be more fair?

How about a non iPhone that does exactly what you want. Wouldn't that be desirable?

I'm sure you heard life ain't fair, and at times, neither is Apple.

 

[SlamJam12]

This is a ULE. User Level Event.

What does ULE (User Level Event) mean? How does it relate to Safari and other web browsers?

 

[sinsin07]

What does ULE (User Level Event) mean? How does it relate to Safari and other web browsers?

Why is Safari so bad? Why is Apple not trying to keep their web browsers up-to-date? On my 2007 macbook, Safari will no longer play Youtube videos. The Youtube page will fully display but the video is black with action menu (play, pause, etc.). ...snip

Is the issue with you mention above true for all 2007 macbooks?

 

[JamesMB]

On my 2007 macbook, Safari will no longer play Youtube videos. The Youtube page will fully display but the video is black with action menu (play, pause, etc.). On the iPhone, it's fine, only because I have not had my iPhone for very long.

That is a Flash/Youtube issue...Do a search, this forum contains many posts/threads on the subject. You can change Safari to 32 bit mode for a fix, until they get it resolved.

 

[Blakeasd]

Get Skyfire, it even has Adobe Flash support.

 

[JD914]

It's a shame that there has to be a work around to browse properly on iPhone.

Mobile Safari has been virtually unchanged since 2007.

In order to compete, for starters, Mobile safari needs upgrades like, full screen mode, user agent and text reformatting.

WTF is Apple waiting for?

I agree with the OP, browsing on iPhone sucks!!!

 

[JD914]

Get Skyfire, it even has Adobe Flash support.

It does not, it converts flash video content into HTML format. Don't give out erroneous information

BTW Skifire sucks because it takes forever for HTML video conversion and it has a horrible UI with no full screen mode like on other platforms.

 

[skeeeto]

Mercury Browser Lite

Why not give this one a try:

http://bit.ly/merbro

 

[ucfgrad93]

I love web browsing on my iPhone.

To the OP & JD914, through your many posts pointing out everything that you hate about the iPhone it sounds like you would be better off with some other phone. No one device is perfect for everybody, so it's good we have choices. There are a lot of great phones out there, so perhaps it is time to stop dealing with a phone that doesn't meet your needs. I would suggest the Thunderbolt, Inspire, & Atrix just to name a few.

 

[JD914]

I love web browsing on my iPhone.

Of course you do, you're an Apple stock holder

 

[Applejuiced]

It's not ideal but you can install a simple bookmarklet to overcome this. Every thread and post you make is a complaint or even flat out whining. I'm taking the plunge and adding you to my block list!

I did that a long time ago

 

[JD914]

Why not give this one a try:

http://bit.ly/merbro

I just downloaded this and my first impression so far is that it runs circles around the stock browser.

It has:
Full screen mode
User agent
Tabbed browsing
Bookmark folders
Great UI
Easy to use

Text reformat would be nice but you cant have it all.

I'm very impressed, thanks for the info.

 

[ucfgrad93]

Of course you do, you're an Apple stock holder

Yes I am and have made quite a bit of money on it.

 

[JD914]

Yes I am and have made quite a bit of money on it.

Only a stockholder or a fanboy would say they are happy with the stock browser

Biased opinions don't matter when constructively critiquing something you want improved

 

[ucfgrad93]

Biased opinions don't matter when constructively critiquing something you want improved

So are you telling me that you are unbiased and have constructive criticisms?

Good one!

 

[SomeDudeAsking]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 4_2_1 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/533.17.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/5.0.2 Mobile/8C148 Safari/6533.18.5)

I love web browsing on my iPhone.

To the OP & JD914, through your many posts pointing out everything that you hate about the iPhone it sounds like you would be better off with some other phone. No one device is perfect for everybody, so it's good we have choices. There are a lot of great phones out there, so perhaps it is time to stop dealing with a phone that doesn't meet your needs. I would suggest the Thunderbolt, Inspire, & Atrix just to name a few.

If you are willing to pay the $2000 to break my 3-year contract (Canada), then I will be happy to stop posting on this forum.

 

[JD914]

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If you are willing to pay the $2000 to break my 3-year contract (Canada), then I will be happy to stop posting on this forum.

Don't let thinned skinned posters like that get to you. They cant stand it when what they perceive as "perfect" get critiqued and proven to be flawed.

 

[sinsin07]

Of course you do, you're an Apple stock holder

You're and Apple stock holder too. Except you brought the wrong end of the stock, product, not the APPL.

 

[sinsin07]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 4_2_1 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/533.17.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/5.0.2 Mobile/8C148 Safari/6533.18.5)



If you are willing to pay the $2000 to break my 3-year contract (Canada), then I will be happy to stop posting on this forum.

Canada? Isn't that a suburb of NY?

 

[SomeDudeAsking]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 4_2_1 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/533.17.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/5.0.2 Mobile/8C148 Safari/6533.18.5)

Why not give this one a try:

http://bit.ly/merbro

I just downloaded this and my first impression so far is that it runs circles around the stock browser.

It has:
Full screen mode
User agent
Tabbed browsing
Bookmark folders
Great UI
Easy to use

Text reformat would be nice but you cant have it all.

I'm very impressed, thanks for the info.

Yeah, just tried the Mercury browser and it blows Safari way out of the water. Too bad Apple is even more evil than Microsoft and won't even let you set it as the default.

 

[Applejuiced]

Only a stockholder or a fanboy would say they are happy with the stock browser

Wow, I guess the Millions of iphone users out there either hate Safari or they're using a different iphone browser
No way anyone is happy with mobile safari....

 

[diegoesk]

Thumbs up to people that recommended the atomic browser!

Loving it!

PS- I didnt have anything against Safari, just wanted to try something different.