The latest version comes with customizable UI color, quick access, more

Dec 28, 2013 03:31 GMT  ·  By

Several days ago, Maxthon promised that it would bring a plethora of new features to its Windows Phone browser, some of them never seen in any other browser for this particular mobile platform.

True to its promise, the Chinese developer has just released a new version of Maxthon for Windows Phone, which packs lots of new features and improvements in comparison with the previous version.

Those who are looking for a fast and easy to use mobile browser for their Windows Phone devices may want to give Maxthon a try. Check out below the full list of changes included in the latest version:

- Speed links: Allows you to enjoy the most popular and useful websites right at your fingertips; - Tab recovery: Easily restore your last visited page with just one click of a button; - Customizable UI color: Allows you to pick a UI color just right for you; - Progress bar: Let's you see how fast your pages load; - Quick Access: With this new feature, it now takes seconds to add your favorite website to Quick Access; - Smooth Scrolling: Scroll through your pages with ease; - Optimized memory usage: Allows you to use multiple tabs at ones without the slightest fear of crashing.

Unfortunately, there are still some things that need to be ironed out before Maxthon has a chance to become a flawless browser for Windows Phone devices.

For example, users report that Maxthon is missing rotation feature and text wrap. Some also claim that the new version has an issue with opening menus in certain situations.

Anyway, if you have felt that this is the right browser for your needs, then you can now download Maxthon for Windows Phone for free via Softpedia. Keep in mind that the mobile browser is only compatible with all devices running Windows Phone 8.