Samsung Internet Browser Beta 29.0.0.59

v29.0.0.59
* Automatically closes unused tabs
* Newly updated "Grid" view mode for the tab manager

You can install Samsung Internet Beta along with the Samsung Internet stable version.

Samsung Internet provides the best web browsing experience for you with Video Assistant, Dark Mode, Customize menu, Extensions such as Translator, and by protecting your privacy with Secret mode, Smart Anti-Tracking and Smart Protection.

■ New Features for you

* Auto close unused tabs

You can enable the "Auto close unused tabs" feature in the Internet Settings menu to automatically close tabs that have not been used for a certain period of time. Organize unnecessary tabs effortlessly, and enjoy a neat and productive browsing experience.

* Newly updated "Grid" view mode for Tab Manager

For easier and more intuitive tab management, a multi-column layout has been applied to mobile devices. For easier tab navigation, tab scroll animations have been added.

■ Security & Privacy

Samsung Internet helps you protect your security and privacy while browsing the Internet.

* Smart Anti-Tracking

Intelligently identify domains which have cross-site tracking ability and block storage (cookie) access.

* Protected Browsing

We will warn you before you can view known malicious sites to prevent you from visiting web sites which may try to steal your data.

* Content Blockers

Samsung Internet for Android allows 3rd party apps to provide filters for content blocking, making browsing safer and more streamlined.

To improve usability, A/B testing may be conducted on Samsung Internet v21.0 or later.

Information collected through A/B testing is data that can determine the usage rate of features, excluding users’ personal information.

The following permissions are required for the app service.

For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.

[Required permissions]

none

[Optional permissions]

Location: Used to provide location-based content requested by the user or location information requested by the webpage in use

Camera: Used to provide webpage shooting function and QR code shooting function

Microphone: Used to provide recording function on webpage

Phone: (Android 11) Requires access permission to check the mobile phone information in order to provide country-specific feature optimization

Nearby devices: (Android 12 or higher) To find and connect to nearby Bluetooth devices when requested by the website

Music and audio: (Android 13 or higher) To upload audio files on webpages

Photos and videos: (Android 13 or higher) To upload photos and videos on webpages

Files and media: (Android 12) To upload files stored in storage spaces on webpages

Storage: (Android 11 or lower) To upload files stored in storage spaces on webpages

Notifications: (Android 13 or higher) To display the download progress and website notifications