Samsung browser takes aim at google chrome with cross-device continuity and ai

Microsoft's relentless efforts to push its Edge browser on Windows haven't been enough to dethrone Google Chrome as the default option for most users. However, a new player is looking to shake up the status quo with the stable release of Samsung Internet Browser.

Samsung browser exits beta, brings cross-device continuity and ai

The South Korean tech giant announced that version 30.0.0.95 of its browser has finally graduated from beta testing, offering a slew of features to lure users away from Chrome. One of the most compelling aspects is cross-device continuity, allowing users to pick up browsing sessions seamlessly across multiple devices.

To make this work, users need to log in with the same Samsung account on all devices, have the Samsung Continuity service or Galaxy Connect app installed on their Windows PC, and currently own a Galaxy Book 3, 4, 5, or 6. Samsung promises to expand this capability to more devices soon.

Another major draw is the integration of Perplexity, an AI tool that understands the content being displayed on the screen and enables users to take actions without much manual intervention. For instance, it can help plan a day trip to Seoul based on web page content. Samsung's AI assistant, Bixby, also gets a boost with this integration.

In an initial test, I found Samsung Browser to be surprisingly fast and resource-efficient compared to Chrome. While it's still early days, the browser's performance on Windows 10 and 11 is certainly promising.

With over 1 billion downloads on the Google Play Store, Samsung Browser has already proven itself on smartphones. Now, with its PC debut, it's poised to give Chrome, Firefox, and Edge a run for their money. Whether it can truly dethrone the reigning champion remains to be seen, but Samsung has certainly made a compelling case for consideration.