UC Browser is a mobile browser developed by UCWeb (also known as UC Mobile). Originally launched in April 2004 as a J2me-only application, it is now available on platforms including Android, iOS, Windows Phone,Symbian, Java ME and BlackBerry. In 2010, UC Browser introduced its first iOS app in the Apple Aepp Store
With a huge user base in China, strong adoption in India and continued growth in emerging regional markets, UC Browser reached 500 million global users in March 2014.
Features
The browser uses cloud acceleration and data compression technology. UC Browser's servers act as a proxy which compresses the data of web pages before sending it to users. This process helps load web content faster. The browser can adapt to different network environments and support multi-file format downloading. In addition, UC Browser has HTML5 web app and cloud syncing features.
UC Browser is available on several smartphone and feature phone platforms, but Android represents the largest user-base for the company, with 300 million of its 500 million total on Google's mobile OS.
UC+: HTML5, WebApp and Add-ons
In July 2013, UCWeb announced the UC+ Open Platform. The platform consists of a WebApp store, an Add-on Platform and an Application Bookmark Platform. It went live with the launch of UC Browser v9.2 for Android.
Developers can use an SDK provided to create programs that can be called on in different usage scenarios. Users can download them from the browser's add-on panel to get a more personalized internet browsing experience, like the sharing to SNS, webpage translation, augmented reality, voice control, etc. The Application Bookmark Platform allows partner websites to put up a QR code on UC Browser for users to scan the code and add the webpage to their bookmarks. The UC WebApp Center was one of the first for mobile WebApps in China.
Download management
The browser supports simultaneous downloads and includes a download manager, including pages for offline reading. It supports pause-and-resume downloads.]The new version of download manager has improved features to solve problems while downloading such as an intermittent internet connection and mislabeled files. The download process will continue even after you completely close UC Browser and the download process will automatically resume if the download is interrupted for some reason, again, all in the background.
Data compression
Data compression reduces data consumption while users are browsing. Since 2006, UC Browser has been leveraging more compression and rendering work on its server, similar to the operation of a thin client.
Cloud system
The cloud system used by the browser distributes data from the closest servers. As a result, the loading process is quicker and smoother. A "View it later" mode caches web pages with their videos, images and text for offline viewing.
Sharing
UC Browser can be used to share to Facebook and Twitter, with the WP version offering more sharing options.
Security
In May 2015, documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed that the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) had identified UC Browsers as a security weak point. Its widespread use in China, India and Southeast Asia made it particularly attractive to ASD. In cooperation with its Five Eyes partners, ASD hacked the UC Browser and infected smartphones with spyware. In the process, it was discovered that another intelligence agency had also hacked UC Browser and was using it in operations targeted at Western countries.
In May 2015, a research group named Citizen Lab published news about leaking of privacy details of several UC browser users
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