Apple Allows 3rd Party Browser Apps!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

During the past 24 hours, Apple has approved 4 browser enhancement apps. These apps modify the existing Safari, adding new functions such as better privacy protection and external link organization for easier browsing. The following are the current browser enhancement apps just released in the Apps store:

Incognito ($1.99)- iPhone users can now browse without leaving a history of any kind. Great for those iPhone porn site addicts.
Edge Browser (Free)- No loss of precious screen space to the address or navigation bars.
Shaking Web ($1.99)- Having you ever tried to surf the web on your iPhone in the car or on the bus? The screens shakes and probably makes you feel sick. Shaking Web promises to make you surf happier while your hand shakes!
Webmate: Tabbed Browser ($0.99) – Web Mate simplifies browsing by queuing up all the links you click on, then allowing you to view them one by one when you’re ready.

Granted, the appearance of these browser apps does not necessarily means an Opera or Firefox browser for the iPhone will soon be approved by Apple. But it is a sign that Apple is loosening their grip on browser related apps. The once untouchable mobile Safari can now be twicked and modified. We are sure moving in the right direction for innovation and better mobile web browsing on the iPhone. Now, can someone just add the Flash support?

Via Mac Rumors