Yandex Browser
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Yandex Browser on Windows 10.
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| Developer(s) | Yandex |
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| Initial release | 1 October 2012 |
| Stable release |
17.4.1.758 / 12 May 2017
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| Preview release |
17.3.2.362 / 21 April 2017
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| Development status | Active |
| Written in | C++, JavaScript |
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| Engine | Blink |
| Platform | ARM, IA-32, x86-64 |
| Size | 60 880 KB |
| Available in | 6 languages |
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List of languages
Belarusian, English, Kazakh, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian
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| Type | Web browser |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | yandex |
Yandex Browser is a freeware web browser developed by the Russian web search corporation Yandex that uses the Blink web browser engine and is based on the Chromium open source project. The browser checks webpage security with the Yandex security system and checks downloaded files with Kaspersky anti-virus. The browser also uses Opera Software's Turbo technology to speed web browsing on slow connections.
The browser is available for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. In October 2014 a Linux beta version was introduced.
Yandex is facing web search competition in Russia from Google Search.Google Chrome, Russia's most popular web browser, uses Google Search as its default search engine. In June 2012, Mozilla Firefox, the world's third most popular web browser, signed a deal to replace its default search engine Yandex Search with Google Search. As Yandex browser's "Smartbox" uses Yandex Search as its default search engine, the browser will help Yandex compete for Russian search market share.
Distinguishing features of the Yandex.Browser include the following:
Protect active security technology scans files and website for viruses, blocks fraudulent webpages, protects passwords and bank card details, and keeps online payments safe from theft.
The world's first browser with support for DNSCrypt technology. Encrypts Domain Name System (DNS) traffic. For example, it protects from a trojan DNSChanger, a tracking Internet provider, or hackers. This option must be enabled in the browser settings.
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