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Sometimes I get asked whats the big difference between both fgBrowser variants. So for today let us focus on the "Private fgBrowser"...

Unlike Safari and the non private fgBrowser - they automatically write a full history of your browsing habits- the "Private fgBrowser" does not....

It takes you even a big step further! It allows you to add pass-code protected bookmarks, and "freely" visible bookmarks to keep up a good charade. Quickly enter a 4 digit code to view your very own private bookmarks.

In the worst case scenario...e.g.. somebody enters the room you just have to hit the "home button" on your iPhone / iPod / iPad and it takes you back to the iPhones home screen. If you restart the private browser, it will just open your defined homepage.

Controls:
3 fingers down: this one will bring up the bookmarksection.
2 fingers swipe left/right: previous page / next page (customizable @ general settings)
2 fingers up: lock the current orientation and disable autorotation!! hey with this one and the remember orientation setting you will make fgBrowser to act like a true widescreen browser automatically after startup! Try it!

2 fingers down: some features for the current open page: mail, set homepage, add to favs, open in safari

If activated (general settings)
Hit the top of the screen to scroll to the top of the current page.
Hit the bottom of the screen to scroll to the end of the current page!

The controls between fgBrowser and Private fgBrowser are very similar! Just try it!!!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day 2010

Dia Dhuit Dia Dhuit!

fgBrowser gets a minor update to 3.1.1 because of a bug with the javascript subsystem. And our lovely private version got updated to 3.0 with a fixed google search!

So again I wish you grateful Saint Patrick's Day! And stay tuned for Guiness and fgBrowser!

Slainte and Guid forder!

long time no see

Hey there trusty fgBrowsers,

I had a very very arduous time the last half year. But as I got so many mails asking for an update... I couldn't resist. I've submitted an update to Apple:

- fixed google search (it was really time!)
- the "favs" tab bookmarks are now sortable
- email subject and body customizable via general preferences
- some bugfixes and improvements.


I'm still working on some new extra features.... I got many ideas and suggestions via email and I just wanna say: Thank you!

Take care,
Matthias

I'm back!

Hey there again fgBrowsers!

I'm finally back from my trip trough Asia and I'm going to improve your fgBrowser experience again....

If there is any question, suggestion about fgBrowser... just let me know!

Google Search issues

Hello fgBrowsers!

It seems google had changed the way how a quicksearch works. As the rendering engine is based on webkit you may encounter problems using google by the quick search bar. As I'm currently abroad, I'm will not be able to fix this issue until I'm going to return home at the and of august.

In the meantime you may use the following link for your search needs:

http://www.google.com/m/search?home=mig&gl=us&source=mig&hl=de&q=

sorry for any inconvenience caused and I wish everyone a nice summertime!

Best greets from Manila!

Birthday Present

Today is my birthday and to let you participate I'll give away promo codes. There is a first come first serve principal. So as I don't know which codes are already used, You have to try. It would be great if you leave a comment which code you've used.

Please note, all current available versions got some glitches due the 3.0 update. There is an update in the waiting (approval) line. I hope both version will be available soon, even with a 17+ rating because you may watch mature content with my browsers.

fgBrowser:

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private fgBrowser

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If all codes are used, you may get fgBrowser normal, and the private fgBrowser in the AppStore for a very little commission, for a multitouch web browser with some handy features (history, scroll to top/bottom with a touch, passcode protected bookmarks, email with preview-image and a lot more!)

So I wish everyone a happy birthday and a great summer!

I'll be on a trip until the end of august, so if you got an inquiry please be patient ;)

Nice greets,

matthias

REJECTED, because of RATING

Hey there my trusty fgBrowser people.

Apple strikes again. After the missing YEN issue the private update (which is essential for a smooth 3.0 experience) got rejected, because I've rated it 4+. As a matter of nature, you are able to browse to any site you want with this browser. Even if you pull all restrictions on your iPhone up you'll be still able to browse even with Safari to any mature content site. So I didn't find a 17+ rating for Safari either.

As I do not control which sites people browse to I do not think the rating 17+ would be applicable to my fgBrowser.

The even bigger downside: I have to resubmit my browser again for reviewing. As I've learned from history, the reviewing process takes (since the 3.0 update) at least 3-4 weeks until you get the first notification of failure or success.

This is a bad'n'sad day in fgBrowser history, hope things will turn out soon, or Apple is just kidding and they make me a nice birthday present to me tomorrow!

I've submitted new fully 3.0 compliant versions of fgBrowser and private fgBrowser! After abig increase of speed, and the wiped away form bug and links not working bug (which was caused by they 2.0->3.0 iPhone OS update) there are some handy new features:

- send page link as email is now modal and contains a screenshot of the current page as attachment

- mailto: links will also work an utilize the new modal email feature

- delete history automatically after "x" days

- delete history once (without favs)

- delete all bookmarks (with favs)

- easier scroll to top/bottom function

- url / google keyboard closable

So I hope the whole review process is speeding up...

In the meantime,

Stay tuned ;)