New Update Quetta: first look at the privacy-first browser for Android

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Quetta is a new web browser that is now available for Android. The developers of the browser promise strong privacy protections and features. In this first look review, we will be taken a closer look at the browser to verify these claims.

Quetta is available for Android at this point. Versions for other operating systems are promised, but not yet available. The browser is based on Chromium, the same source as most Android browsers.

Privacy is the foundation of Quetta according to the website. The browser "does not collect, store or share any data". Built in tools, including an ad-blocker and script controls, protect user data by default.
Quetta makes a lot of promises. The browser appears well designed and some of its features are useful.

Some questions remain unanswered at this point. One of the first that always comes to mind is how is the project financed? It is not mentioned and a disclosure on the website might alleviate concern in this regard. It is possible that money is generated through search engine deals or plans to create a "Pro" version. Another red flag, at least for some, is that the browser is not open source.

The feature comparison on Quetta's website is obviously biased. Any browser maker could create a list that only their browser supports 100%.
 

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Quetta sounds promising with its focus on privacy and user data protection. It's great to see features like ad-blocker and script controls built-in by default. However, the concerns raised about its financing and lack of open-source nature are valid points to consider. Transparency about how the project is funded could help build trust among users. It will be interesting to see how Quetta evolves and if it lives up to its privacy-first claims.
 

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