UC Browser 4.0 Preview now in open beta, available to download

If you like your software cutting edge you will be happy to know UCWeb has opened their UCBrowser 4.0 beta to all comers.

You can now download the beta app and take part in their UX Improvement program and shape the direction of the app.

UCBrowser 4.0 Preview features:

• Visit as PC
  By entering Desktop mode, you can now experience the full features of webpages as if you were on a PC.
• Flexible Modes
  Includes Night Mode, Speed Mode, Incognito Browsing, Text-only Browsing. Added a brightness control for Night Mode.
• Customized Themes
  Lockscreen Wallpaper Change the browser skin from the UC Theme Center.  These can also be used as lockscreen wallpapers.
• Multi-tabs management
  Multiple tabs help you switch between different sites without refreshing.
• QR Code Scanning
  Scan QR codes or use QR code images already in your phone.
• Speed Dial
  Speed Dial and Site Navigation offer you a convenient way to access your favorite sites, such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, Yahoo and NY times.Also you can easy get apps like IRCTC, yatra, Wechat etc. from UC Browser
• Upgraded Sharing
  Found a great picture or webpage? Share to Facebook,Twitter and more directly within UC Browser.
• Cooler New UI

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