May 18, 2011 06:00 GMT  ·  By

Dolphin Browser, the team behind the increasingly popular mobile browser for handsets running under Google's Android operating system, has just announced that a new version of the application is now available for download for the public, Dolphin Browser HD v5.0 beta1.

Following a period of private beta testing, the new mobile browser release is available for all Android enthusiasts out there to enjoy.

And there are a wide range of novelties that users would spot in the new flavor of the mobile application, the company announced.

Some of the main enhancements the Dolphin Browser HD v5.0 beta1 comes with would include:

- Innovative UI changes: fresh tab color; more elegant and more modern settings interface, fantastic fluorescein effect of context menu.

- Speed dial style new tab: access your favorite site easily, undo your previously closed tabs, and tell your most visited sites history at a glance.

- Powerful bookmarks sidebar: all bookmark folders, quick menu to access feature settings.

- Sub-folder supported.

- Faster browsing experience and more stable performance. We have to admit Dolphin Browser HD v5.0 private beta is very unstable. However, we have fixed many random crash problems in this public beta version. Also, both launching speed and browsing speed get optimized in this public beta version. However, these are not the only improvements that the new flavor of the browser comes with when compared to the previous Dolphin Browser HD iteration.

According to the company, many of the enhancements came as the result of the great feedback they received from the private beta testers.

“No matter your suggestions or bug reports, all inspire and encourage us to improve Dolphin Browser HD v5.0 better. For all other users, we also thank you for your appreciation of Dolphin Browser HD. Now we are glad to share with you all the new changes in Dolphin Browser HD v5.0 beta1,” the company notes.

Further changes are expected to be included in the mobile browser, the company announced. They also put in place a questionnaire to learn more on the effect the new features/improvements have on users.

The new Dolphin Browser HD v5.0 beta1 is available for download from Softpedia as well, via this link.

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