Use Alternative Browsers

When it comes to browsing on the iPad, Safari isn't the only game in town. Most (if not all) of the browsers in the iTunes Store are based on the same WebKit engine as Safari, which means they should render Web pages exactly the same way. However, features outside the Web page itself, such as tabs, bookmarks, download management, searching, and so on can be much different—and developers have created some interesting variations that may serve your needs better.

Dozens of alternative browsers exist (go to the iTunes Store and search for "browser"), and of course not all are created equal. Of those I've tried, two in particular stand out as serious competitors to Safari—Atomic Web Browser and iCab Mobile.

Atomic Web Browser ...

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