Yandex Browser

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Yandex Browser
Yandex Browser logo.png
Yandex Browser on Windows 10.png
Yandex Browser on Windows 10.
Developer(s) Yandex
Initial release October 1, 2012 (2012-10-01)
Stable release
17.1.0.2036
Development status Active
Written in C++, JavaScript[citation needed]
Operating system
Engine Blink
Available in Multilanguage
Type Web browser
License Freeware[1]
Website browser.yandex.com

Yandex Browser is a freeware web browser[1] developed by the Russian web search corporation Yandex that uses the Blink layout engine and is based on the Chromium open source project.[2] The browser checks webpage security with the Yandex security system and checks downloaded files with Kaspersky anti-virus.[2][3] The browser also uses Opera Software's Turbo technology to speed web browsing on slow connections.[4]

The browser is available for Windows, OS X, Android and iOS. In October 2014 a Linux beta version was introduced.[5]

Yandex is facing web search competition in Russia from Google Search.[6] Google Chrome, Russia's most popular web browser, uses Google Search as its default search engine, and in June 2012 Mozilla Firefox, the world's third most popular web browser, signed a deal to replace Yandex Search as its default search engine with Google Search.[6] As Yandex browser's "Smartbox" uses Yandex Search as its default search engine, the browser will help Yandex compete for Russian search market share.[7]

Distinguishing features[edit]

Distinguishing features of the Yandex.Browser include the following:

  • Different "new tab" screen with a Windows 8-style interface and specialized widgets for popular services (e.g. the gmail widget shows number of unread messages).[citation needed]
  • User data sync with the Internet and other devices running yandex.browser, including tabs, bookmarks, history, passwords, settings and more.[citation needed]
  • Integrated keyboard layout switcher in omnibox: e.g. if user frequently visits gmail.com and starts typing "пьф" ("gma" with Russian keyboard layout) and presses Enter, the user will then be taken to gmail.com and not to the search page for "пьф" (as is the case in Chrome, for example).[citation needed]
  • Integrated translation: selecting any text shows a popup button which, when pressed, shows a translation of the text to Russian using Lingvo.[citation needed]
  • With version 1.1 Opera Turbo has been integrated to speed up the loading of web pages over slow internet connections and reduce data usage.[8]
  • The Yandex Browser supports extensions Google Chrome and extensions for Opera.
  • Ad blocking pornographic advertising.[9]
  • Infinite Personally Targeted Recommended Content using Yandex Zen-based artificial intelligence to target content for users.[10]

Security[edit]

DNS Spoofing Protection[edit]

Protect active security technology scans files and website for viruses, blocks fraudulent webpages, protects passwords and bank card details, and keeps online payments safe from theft.[11][12]

DNSCrypt[edit]

The world's first browser with support for DNSCrypt technology.[13] Encrypts traffic DNS. (example, protection from Trojan DNSChanger, Tracking Internet provider, and hackers). Enable the option, need in browser settings.[12]

Protecting WiFi[edit]

When you connect to open WiFi-networks or to the points that use a weak WEP-defense, Yandex Browser automatically encrypts traffic between the user and the HTTP-sites.[14]

Market share[edit]

According to Liveinternet.ru analytics, Yandex Browser reached 2.3% market share in Russia two months after its release.[15] As of November 2016 Yandex Browser for computers reached 19.1%[16] and 4.9%[17] on mobile devices in Russia.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b ""Yandex" Browser Software License Agreement". Yandex. Retrieved 2012-10-02. 
  2. ^ a b Lunden, Ingrid (1 October 2012). "Yandex Gives Google A One-Two Punch In Russia: A New Browser And App Store For The Local Search Giant". TechCrunch. Retrieved 8 October 2012. 
  3. ^ "Reliable protection from viruses". Yandex. Retrieved 2012-10-02. 
  4. ^ "Yandex launches its own browser targeting Russian market". Engadget. Retrieved 2012-10-02. 
  5. ^ Joey-Elijah Sneddon. "Russia's 'Yandex Browser' Launches First Linux Beta, Is No Chrome Clone - OMG! Ubuntu!". OMG! Ubuntu!. 
  6. ^ a b "New Yandex browser escalates Russia's search-engine wars". Net Prophet. Retrieved 2012-10-16. 
  7. ^ "Yandex Starts Own Internet Browser to Challenge Google". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 2012-10-02. 
  8. ^ "Yandex.Browser 1.1 Press Release". Yandex.Company. 
  9. ^ "Protect: Антишок — Браузер (классический интерфейс) — Яндекс.Помощь". yandex.ru. Retrieved December 28, 2016. 
  10. ^ "Yandex — Company blog — Yandex Unveils First Browser with Infinite Personally Targeted Recommended Content". yandex.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016. 
  11. ^ "Protect: безопасность в интернете — Браузер (классический интерфейс) — Яндекс.Помощь". yandex.ru. Retrieved December 28, 2016. 
  12. ^ a b "Yandex — Company blog — Yandex Browser Pioneers Built-in DNS Security". yandex.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016. 
  13. ^ "Темы — Блог Яндекс.Браузера". yandex.ru. Retrieved December 28, 2016. 
  14. ^ "Protect: защита соединений Wi-Fi — Браузер (классический интерфейс) — Яндекс.Помощь". yandex.ru. Retrieved December 28, 2016. 
  15. ^ "Liveinternet.ru analytics". 
  16. ^ "site statistics "Сайты Рунета"". www.liveinternet.ru. Retrieved 2016-12-01. 
  17. ^ "site statistics "Сайты Рунета"". www.liveinternet.ru. Retrieved 2016-12-01. 

External links[edit]

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