Feature request: Make an in app browser.

[Daniel Fernandes]

That should probably fill all the missing parts of the forums app...!
After all the activities are created, the in app browser can optionally be removed.
Right now, each time I use the app and it asks me to open the browser for some feature, I don't feel like using two apps for one task.
You can keep it optional (like a switch, whether you want the in app browser or do you like to use your browser?).

 

[Deleted User]

There is a built in web browser, it's called WebView. But it's nowhere near as sophisticated as the full blown web browser application.

https://developer.android.com/reference/android/webkit/WebView.html

 

[Daniel Fernandes]

But there is no webveiw inside the androidforums.com app... Right?

 

[Deleted User]

But there is no webveiw inside the androidforums.com app... Right?

Correct.

 

[Daniel Fernandes]

Correct.

So, they should add one. That's what I was saying...

 

[bcrichster]

So, they should add one. That's what I was saying...

Umm.. no, cuz it just links to actual webview and browsers that do web just fine. That's like walking around with extra luggage all the time and is unnecessary load. Plus makes for bigger apps/more code. More code = slower results from what I've seen. These operating systems are simply getting bigger and bigger. I'm sure there's exceptions to every rule but I remember Steve wanting to make this a fast app.

- on a constructive note, I'm hoping @steve gets the PM capability/function going since that is probably the only thing really left missing. He's done a great job tightening this up and I've noticed the updates hitting the Play store. Nice job, Mang! 😎

 

[Daniel Fernandes]

Okaey...