This means more rich multimedia content and functionality will be available more of the time, on any device, from a simple browser.

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In either case, users need only load a simple browser-based applet (typically Flash, Java, or ActiveX) to view live or recorded video, control cameras, or check their settings.

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Both the AC750 and AC1800 are the first Belkin routers to feature Simple Start, a browser- based setup interface that streamlines the installation process and eliminates the needs for a computer or CD drive.

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On the mobile side, it's effectively a full, tabbed web browser, and a fairly solid (if simple) one at that.

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The new Orange and Baidu browser offers a highly customisable but simple interface for customers in AMEA, enabling them to access web-based apps and internet services unique to Baidu and Orange, as well as services like Wikipedia, Facebook or Twitter, amongst others.

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Many in the U.S. view the web browser as a web 1.0 product and a simple tool to render web pages.

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Top-end processors make the newly-designed browser fast, simple and smooth to surf favourite sites with a tap, pinch and zoom.

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Because of the severely clogged WiFi network at the venue, the Chrome browser (now a standard app) took just about 15-plus seconds to load a simple Google search and even more to render the full Engadget desktop site.

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