Re:Show HN: A privacy-first browser for Android with ZERO pe...
by ialexpw on Thursday July 09, 2020 @05:22AM
(#23778377)
I'm confused about the advertising, it specifies "No Ads on Snap Search" all over the site and showing "Ad Blocker" as a main feature, then you have an "advertise with us" area to show ads.
Re:Show HN: A privacy-first browser for Android with ZERO pe...
by sschueller on Wednesday July 08, 2020 @04:23PM
(#23773849)
Zero permission isn't really zero. The app still needs access to the internet and under android that is a permission.
I don't want to be a party pooper but you claim privacy. I assume this browser is not open source (didn't see a link) so how can we trust you don't collect data? Are you going to do an external audit?
Re:Show HN: A privacy-first browser for Android with ZERO pe...
by abama_williams on Wednesday July 08, 2020 @04:25PM
(#23773861)
android doesn't count 'internet' as one of those permissions apps need to popup a request for... It's kinda like given by default.... Storage, location, photos, call logs, contacts etc are the dangerous ones
Re:Show HN: A privacy-first browser for Android with ZERO pe...
by CyberSkys on Friday July 10, 2020 @01:03AM
(#23788318)
Yes you're right.
That's fair I guess. But it's not open source currently on purpose, for multiple reasons:
- I'm working very hard to create solid differentiating factors - like a very efficient reader mode and dark mode for websites.
- The ad blocking tech is a huge differentiator currently compared to others. MANY fail to even block simple stuff like Google Analytics (just an example).
- Too many people try every day to use some sort of man in the middle application or faux purchase application to try and fake a subscription for Snap Search. If the code is exposed, it's easier to cheat the system.
- I personally wouldn't pay for an open source product if I could just get it up and running myself.
But I understand what you're trying to say. Will honestly definitely consider it
Re:Show HN: A privacy-first browser for Android with ZERO pe...
by CyberSkys on Friday July 10, 2020 @01:33AM
(#23788465)
Yes & No! Yes to cookies and local storage, browser/dom storage.
There are some browser fingerprinting properties which is simply not possible to 'disable' currently unless you can get your own stuff from the ground up though, but that's the bitter truth.
https://snapsearch.online/advertise-with-us/
I don't want to be a party pooper but you claim privacy. I assume this browser is not open source (didn't see a link) so how can we trust you don't collect data? Are you going to do an external audit?
That's fair I guess. But it's not open source currently on purpose, for multiple reasons: - I'm working very hard to create solid differentiating factors - like a very efficient reader mode and dark mode for websites. - The ad blocking tech is a huge differentiator currently compared to others. MANY fail to even block simple stuff like Google Analytics (just an example). - Too many people try every day to use some sort of man in the middle application or faux purchase application to try and fake a subscription for Snap Search. If the code is exposed, it's easier to cheat the system. - I personally wouldn't pay for an open source product if I could just get it up and running myself. But I understand what you're trying to say. Will honestly definitely consider it
just curious, why should i switch to Zero
There are some browser fingerprinting properties which is simply not possible to 'disable' currently unless you can get your own stuff from the ground up though, but that's the bitter truth.
Everything that is possible has been done though.