Suggestion : Standalone 1Browser?

wkleem

I wonder if the Team can consider a standalone 1Browser instead of being inside 1Password. The 1Browser that is inside 1Password isn't getting much attention anyway.

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Ben

Hi @wkleem,

It is an interesting idea.

With the 1Password extension being available to any browser that would like to implement it, it probably doesn't make a lot of sense for us to spend many development cycles on a separate 1Browser. There are a lot of folks that have more experience making browsers than we have. As such our time is likely better spent improving 1Password and the 1Password extension vs building YAWB (Yet Another Web Browser).

Ben

wkleem

@Ben

I see your point about YAWB. I use the Safari extension extensively but some people simply prefer 1Browser. There was a discussion recently about its drawbacks and the need for improvement.

Ben

You mean folks want to have their cake and eat it too? ;)

Improvement to 1Browser is certainly something we can consider for the future, but right now our efforts are focused on the extension.

Ben

wkleem

Hi

Additionally, both Chrome and Firefox for iOS haven't made a dent in Mobile Safari usage and they both support 1Password but Mobile Safari still works better.

Ben

Agreed. I have both Firefox and Chrome installed but I always find myself going back to Safari. Part of that though is because of the level of integration 3rd party browsers are allowed... you can't set a default browser for example, which might help.

Ben

wkleem

Hi @Ben,

What I like about both Chrome and Firefox for iOS is that they both have their Privacy Mode equivalent. Chrome has Incognito and Firefox has its own version. I've yet to see Mobile Safari work as well as Chrome in this regard? I am uncertain if there is even a way to test for "leakage"?

Ben

I'm not sure about testing for leakage, but Safari certainly does have a private mode:

Turn Private Browsing on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

I wouldn't rely on any of those to be anonymous. They simply aren't designed to provide that level of protection. I don't think such a level can be achieved on iOS, or at least not with any amount of ease.

Ben