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'''BLAKE IS THE BEST''' |
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{{Infobox software |
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| name = Maxthon |
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| logo = [[File:Maxthonlogo.png|64px|Maxthon Icon]] |
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| screenshot = [[File:Maxthon 3 Screenshot.png|300px]] |
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| caption = Maxthon 3 displaying [[Wikipedia]] page on [[Windows 7]] |
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| developer = Maxthon International Limited |
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| frequently updated = yes |
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| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]] |
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| size = 25 [[Megabyte|MB]] |
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| genre = [[Web browser]] |
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| license = [[Freeware]] |
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| website = {{URL|www.maxthon.com}} |
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}} |
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'''Maxthon''' (formerly known as '''MyIE2''') is a free [[web browser]] for [[Microsoft Windows]]. The latest release, Maxthon 3, supports both the [[Trident (layout engine)|Trident]] and the [[WebKit]] rendering engines.<ref>{{Cite web |
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|url = http://go.maxthon.com/web/mx3/welcome/overview.htm |
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|title = Maxthon 3.0 Browser |
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|publisher = Maxthon International Limited |
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|accessdate = 8 February 2011 |
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|quote = The only browser designed for the whole web. Dual |
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display engines (powered by Trident and Webkit) and [~snip~] |
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}}</ref> |
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Maxthon has developed a growing user base since its initial release in 2003, especially in China, so that in 2006, Maxthon 2.0 gained support of several sponsors.<ref>{{cite web |
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|url=http://news.com.com/Maxthon+Chinas+hip+browser/2100-1032_3-6086632.html\ |
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|title=Maxthon: China's hip browser |
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|work=[[CNet News]] |
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|publisher = CBS Interactive |
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|date=22 June 2006 |
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|accessdate=1 January 2008 |
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|last=Olsen |
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|first=Stefaie |
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}}</ref> In January 2006, Maxthon developers partnered with [[Microsoft]] in its booth at the [[Consumer Electronics Show]].<ref>{{Cite web |
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|url = http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/2744/ |
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|title = Maxthon Browser Exhibits with Microsoft at CES in Las Vegas |
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|work = Newswire Today PR |
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|publisher = Limelon |
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|date = 4 January 2006 |
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|accessdate = 8 February 2006 |
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}}</ref> |
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Maxthon won its first WebWare 100 Award in 2005.{{Citation needed|date=February 2011}} Subsequently, it won the WebWare 100 Award in 2008<ref>{{Cite web |
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|url = http://www.maxthon.com/press/ww100/index.htm |
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|title = Maxthon Receives 2008 "Webware 100" Award for Browsers |
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|work = Maxthon International Press Release |
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|publisher = Maxthon International Limited |
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|location = Beijing |
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|date = 21 April 2008 |
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|accessdate = 8 February 2011 |
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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |
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|url = http://news.cnet.com/8301-13546_109-9913352-29.html |
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|title = Webware 100 winner: Maxthon |
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|work = CNET |
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|publisher = CBS Interactive |
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|date = 21 April 2008 |
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|accessdate = 8 February 2011 |
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|first =Stephen |
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|last = Shankland |
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}}</ref> and 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |
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|url = http://news.cnet.com/8301-13546_109-10236948-29.html?tag=mncol |
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|title = Webware 100 winner: Maxthon |
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|work = CNET |
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|publisher = CBS Interactive |
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|date = 19 May 2009 |
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|accessdate = 8 February 2011 |
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}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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Maxthon was based on MyIE, originally created by [[Changyou]], a Chinese programmer, who wanted to customize his Internet Explorer browser. Changyou posted most of the code onto his [[Bulletin board system|BBS]], before leaving the project in 2000. [[Jeff Chen]] continued development and released a new version, called MyIE2. MyIE2 grew quickly, with contributions from users around the world in areas including [[Plug-in (computing)|plugins]], [[Skin (computing)|skins]] and [[debugging]]. |
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MyIE2 was renamed to Maxthon in 2004. It received [[seed funding]] from the first [[Skype]] investor [[Morten Lund (investor)|Morten Lund]], and WI Harper Group in 2005. In 2006 Maxthon received further investment from the US-based [[venture capital]] firm Charles River Ventures.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mobinode.com/?p=122 |title=Maxthon Goes to Global Market - A New Way to Surf The World in 2007 |accessdate=1 January 2008 |last=Lu |first=Gang |coauthors= |date=31 December 2006 |work= |publisher=Mobinode}}</ref> |
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On April 10, 2007, it was reported that [[Google]] had invested at least US$1 million in Maxthon;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/10/google-takes-partial-ownership-of-maxthon-browser/ |title=Google Takes Partial Ownership Of Maxthon Browser |accessdate=1 January 2008 |last=Arrington |first=Michael |coauthors= |date=10 April 2007 |work= |publisher=TechCrunch}}</ref> this was denied the following day by Chen.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ya.iyee.cn/2007/04/maxthon-foundergoogle-dont-own-our.html |title=Maxthon founder:Google don't own our share |accessdate=1 January 2008 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=11 April 2007 |work= |publisher=}}</ref> However, in an interview with Chinese [[Web portal|portal]] [[Sina.com]], Chen did not rule out future "co-operation" between the two businesses.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tech.sina.com.cn/i/2007-04-10/17481458287.shtml |title=Maxthon浏览器创始人否认谷歌入股传言 |accessdate=1 January 2008 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=10 May 2007 |work= |publisher=[[Sina.com]]}}</ref> |
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Maxthon was one of the twelve browsers presented by Microsoft at [[BrowserChoice.eu]] offered to [[European Economic Area]] users of [[Microsoft Windows]] in 2010.<ref>BBC, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8537763.stm Microsoft offers browser choices to Europeans], 1 March 2010</ref> |
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==Features== |
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*[[Tabbed document interface]] |
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*Saves open tabs in case of program shutdown or system [[Crash (computing)|crash]] |
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*[[Undo]] for any tabs accidentally closed |
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*AD Hunter - an ad-blocking utility that blocks [[Pop-up ad|pop-ups]], [[Web banner]] and floating ads in webpages |
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*[[Adobe Flash]], [[Java applet]] and [[ActiveX]] blocker |
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*[[Skin (computing)|Skinnable]] |
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*Customizable tabs and interface |
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*Programmable [[mouse gesture]]s and [[mouse chording]] |
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*External utility bar - toolbar that allows you to open third-party programs |
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*[[RSS reader]] |
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*Supports many Internet Explorer [[Plug-in (computing)|plugins]] as well as plugins of its own |
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*Partial [[Gecko (layout engine)|Gecko engine]] support with the use of a third-party program |
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*A [[Search engine technology|search]] toolbar with 8 different search engines (user extensible) |
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*Automatic updating service |
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*Groups - the ability to bookmark & open multiple pages simultaneously |
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*URL aliases - open URLs by just typing a word in the address bar |
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*Simple collector - a small notepad-like utility, used to collect any text from web pages. You can write scripts in it and run them in the current web page |
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*Integrated web services - user extensible, but by default includes translators, Google's cached version of pages, Whois and anonymous web proxies |
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*Enhanced security - Even if a security hole has not yet been corrected in the underlying web rendering engine, Maxthon browser prevent most of the well-known exploits to run. |
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===Version 1.x=== |
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The original Maxthon 1 series isn't maintained anymore and cannot be downloaded from the official Maxthon site. |
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* ''"Classic Version Features: Use less system resources, more stable, better compatibility, Mouse Gesture, Super Drag&Drop, Ad Hunter, Undo List, Simple Skin Support, Plugins Support..."'' |
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The latest release of the Classic Version is 1.6.7.35. It functions properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 on Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional, all releases of Windows Vista and Windows 7. |
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There are a number of add-ons available for Maxthon Classic on their dedicated add-on site<ref>[http://addonsmx.maxthon.com/ Addons for Maxthon 1.x and 2.x]</ref> and even more are available on their discussion forums.<ref>[http://forum.maxthon.com/ Maxthon Forum]</ref> Specific threads may provide direct download links as well.<ref>[http://forum.maxthon.com/viewthread.php?tid=74784 More Options 1.6.x on Maxthon forum]</ref> Some add-ons are build specific, but when that is the case, a clear indication of compatibility can often be found. Downloads of earlier releases are available for testing and/or general use should issues with the latest releases arise. |
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===Version 2.x=== |
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The latest release version of Maxthon 2.5.16.1000 is currently available for download on the official website. |
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New features include:<ref>[http://www.maxthon.com/changelog.htm Maxthon Browser changelog]</ref> |
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* New layout |
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* New customization options |
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* New default icons |
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* Maxthon Security Updates |
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* Multi-user support |
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* Content blocker |
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* Improved Performance & Stability |
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* Maxthon Smart Accelerator |
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* Magic Fill |
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* Link validator |
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* Improved favicon support |
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* Improved favorite search |
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* Favorite + Feed manager |
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* Automatic online favorite & feed synchronization |
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* Page find tool |
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* Plugin installer |
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* Improved proxy support |
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* Tab manager |
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* Frameless mode |
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* New Configuration Interface |
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* Anti-Freeze |
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===Version 3.x=== |
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Maxthon 3 has both [[Trident (layout engine)|Trident]] engine and a [[Webkit]] engine, otherwise called "Dual Display Engines". It currently features: |
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* Ad Hunter |
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* Online Favorites |
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* Trident and Webkit engines |
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* Muting a page |
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* Magic Fill |
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* URL Safety |
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* Video Popup/Save buttons |
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* Multi Search |
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* Mouse Gesture |
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* Super Drag & Drop |
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* Smart Address Bar |
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* Private Browsing |
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* New Work Space Window |
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* Split Screen |
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* Snap feature(Screen capture with tools) |
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* Rss Feed Reader(Beta) |
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* Online Notepad |
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* Translation Tool |
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* Sync System(Now options & Quick Access only) |
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* Customize UI |
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* URL Short Key & URL Alias |
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* Enhanced Resource Sniffer |
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* New App Frame |
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* Group Feature(add all tabs to favorites/groups) |
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* Sync Center |
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* Sidebar |
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* Subscribing AdHunter Rules and Global Rules |
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* Spell Checker |
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* Auto Refresh |
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* Calendar View For History |
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* Allowed to share AdHunter rules with other Maxthon users |
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* Reader mode |
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As of 30 June 2011, it is at version Maxthon browser (3.1.3.600.beta) |
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===Maxthon Mobile for Android 1.x=== |
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Maxthon recently announced a new version of Maxthon for Android users,<ref>http://maxthon.com/maxthon-mobile</ref> which has features like: |
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* RSS Feed Reader (Widget) |
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* A downloader with the ability to resume |
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* Quick-Access |
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* Super Gestures |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of web browsers]] |
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*[[Comparison of web browsers]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist|2}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://maxthon.com Maxthon official website] |
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*[http://www.maxthon.cz Czech Maxthon website] |
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