xScope, a multitouch pinch zoom browser

[xScope]

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Hi xScope,

Would it be possible to add an option to disable pinch-zoom (but keeping pin-zoom active)?

I've been having problems with xScope zooming in and out whenever I try and flick-scroll a bit too fast. I think it's caused by the multitouch registering a 2nd click which causes a pinch-zoom to be detected.

Btw, Dolphin also seems to have this problem, whereas the stock browser on my phone (multitouch-enabled) doesn't, so there must be a way to avoid it without just disabling multitouch, but having the option to disable it would be great for now.

 

[HotGhettoMess]

Posting on my MyTouch using this browser, liking it so far!

 

[jasontheguitarist]

When I click a link (say from somewhere like fark.com) that opens in a new tab, xscope switches to the new tab. The problem is that it also loads the link in the original tab in the background. I end up with the same page loaded in both tabs.

Its not really a big deal, Xscope is still my favorite browser so far, but it is annoying.

Anyone else have this issue? Just me? Using a Droid 2.01.

 

[RocknSteve]

When I click a link (say from somewhere like fark.com) that opens in a new tab, xscope switches to the new tab. The problem is that it also loads the link in the original tab in the background. I end up with the same page loaded in both tabs.

Its not really a big deal, Xscope is still my favorite browser so far, but it is annoying.

Anyone else have this issue? Just me? Using a Droid 2.01.

I'm not having that issue. However, on Facebook (the touch site) I cannot open links in a new tab (however it'd make sense logically that this problem is due more to Facebook). When I was testing this, I realized that it doesn't vibrate when it opens the link in the new tab. I really liked that because it was an easy way to tell that it opened it up in a new tab. Just saying. Keep up the good work!

 

[xScope]

This is fixed with the latest update.

When I click a link (say from somewhere like fark.com) that opens in a new tab, xscope switches to the new tab. The problem is that it also loads the link in the original tab in the background. I end up with the same page loaded in both tabs.

Its not really a big deal, Xscope is still my favorite browser so far, but it is annoying.

Anyone else have this issue? Just me? Using a Droid 2.01.

 

[xScope]

3/22
1. Fixed downloaded images not showing immediately in gallery app problem.
2. Added a speed dial style of home page. On bottom of your homepage, the second icon, click it to rotate from List, Icons, and Thumbnails(speed dial like desktop browsers).
3. Added an Opera theme(beta) by one developer here.
4. Finally, you can swipe the notification bar down or push it up to hide it.

 

[Deleted User]

With the latest update, my browser allways winds up in full screen mode. The top bar will show up for a few seconds, but soon disappears.

"Fullscreen" mode is not selected in my settings.

 

[xScope]

You can always pull down/push up the notification bar with a swipe from very top. Apparently we need an option to lock the notification bar in settings somewhere. We will work on one.

Thanks,
Gary

With the latest update, my browser allways winds up in full screen mode. The top bar will show up for a few seconds, but soon disappears.

"Fullscreen" mode is not selected in my settings.

 

[david83]

I have a few thoughts about this app:

1. The long swipe to go to tabs is a nice feature, however I would like to be able to turn this off in settings as I just use the tab bar at the top.

2. The closing tab animation looks nice but is a bit unnecessary and potentially adds to slow down (on my Hero anyway).

3. Pin zoom is great, but I would like some sort of indication to let me know when it is active after the 2nd tap ie a small beep / vibrate or maybe a visual clue.

I've only been using this app for a short while but I am very impressed. Sorry if I mentioned something that has already been discussed, I'll admit I haven't read the entire thread.

 

[nyarfal]

I just bought this browser (first thing I bought in fact) and it's excellent. But I would like to second something to keep the notification bar on-screen. Full-screen is better for the web, but I really like knowing what time it is (and what my data connection is doing). =P

 

[xScope]

I will try to make an option to disable animation. Thanks.

The app is originally developed on a Droid and then ported to 1.5/1.6 phones. I have bought a G1 just for testing it. I agree that the animation is slow.
Pin zoom will be an option too in the next update. Providing cues? I will try heptic.
Thanks

I have a few thoughts about this app:

1. The long swipe to go to tabs is a nice feature, however I would like to be able to turn this off in settings as I just use the tab bar at the top.

2. The closing tab animation looks nice but is a bit unnecessary and potentially adds to slow down (on my Hero anyway).

3. Pin zoom is great, but I would like some sort of indication to let me know when it is active after the 2nd tap ie a small beep / vibrate or maybe a visual clue.

I've only been using this app for a short while but I am very impressed. Sorry if I mentioned something that has already been discussed, I'll admit I haven't read the entire thread.

 

[xScope]

Yes. It is a mistake.
Next update there will be a setting to make the notification bar always on.

I just bought this browser (first thing I bought in fact) and it's excellent. But I would like to second something to keep the notification bar on-screen. Full-screen is better for the web, but I really like knowing what time it is (and what my data connection is doing). =P

 

[Deleted User]

hi

When the notification bar appears or disappears, the page zoom is reset to the original page zoom.

For instance, when I have zoomed into a page, and I swipe down to see the notification bar, the page zooms back out.

Mike

P.s. this browser is AWESOME! Well worth the money.

 

[saturnotaku]

Had to register to say that this is a great browser. Well worth the $0.99 asking price for the 1.5/1.6 version. Can't wait to try the 2.x version when that OS is officially available for the Eris.

 

[xScope]

Some websites, for example google.com, has a script to always make its content across whatever screen is available. Some don't.
For those that have the script (100%), the content dictates the browser to zoom back. Don't have a good solutions yet at this moment. Sorry.

hi

When the notification bar appears or disappears, the page zoom is reset to the original page zoom.

For instance, when I have zoomed into a page, and I swipe down to see the notification bar, the page zooms back out.

Mike

P.s. this browser is AWESOME! Well worth the money.

 

[Deleted User]

Just bought the app. Love it! Hate the icon though. Would love a more practical "browser"-ish icon, like a stylized Earth or something.

 

[ska.t73]

Got a quick question, for some reason when I go to an site that requires a log in (google or FB for instance) it makes me re enter my log in info every time. Not a big deal but is there a setting that I can use to make it keep that filled in? (not sure if cookies would cause this but can't find our how to turn those on or off to try)...

Or is it something that has nothing to do with the browser? Other then that little hic up I still love the app...

 

[xScope]

Some site has loose control (gmail through browser) that you don't have to reenter everytime some tough like banking accounts.

Got a quick question, for some reason when I go to an site that requires a log in (google or FB for instance) it makes me re enter my log in info every time. Not a big deal but is there a setting that I can use to make it keep that filled in? (not sure if cookies would cause this but can't find our how to turn those on or off to try)...

Or is it something that has nothing to do with the browser? Other then that little hic up I still love the app...

 

[xScope]

Thanks! I have tried earth idea but didn't come up with anything satisfied yet.

Just bought the app. Love it! Hate the icon though. Would love a more practical "browser"-ish icon, like a stylized Earth or something.

 

[ttaylor0024]

Thanks! I have tried earth idea but didn't come up with anything satisfied yet.

Maby the earth icon the default browser has, with a white X ripping through it?

 

[tbain98]

That tickles something in the back of my memories. I have a vague recollection of once or twice seeing a web page rendered such that there was a white box the same size as the password input, floating one line above the input itself (which was also visible). It only happened when I did something that caused the browser to redo its layout, like switching from portrait to landscape or opening/closing the keyboard on my Droid. I never fully figured out what user actions triggered the behavior, but it seems to track with the idea that there might be a second input at work with password inputs.

I recently stumbled on something that sheds light on the problem where the password input doesn't show the characters entered into it. I had entered several characters into a password input, then zoomed in really far (the password input took up a quarter of the screen), and suddenly I could see the characters properly. xScope, is this something you've seen or can reproduce?

 

[tbain98]

That tickles something in the back of my memories. I have a vague recollection of once or twice seeing a web page rendered such that there was a white box the same size as the password input, floating one line above the input itself (which was also visible). It only happened when I did something that caused the browser to redo its layout, like switching from portrait to landscape or opening/closing the keyboard on my Droid. I never fully figured out what user actions triggered the behavior, but it seems to track with the idea that there might be a second input at work with password inputs.

I recently stumbled on something that sheds light on the problem where the password input doesn't show the characters entered into it. I had entered several characters into a password input, then zoomed in really far (the password input took up a quarter of the screen), and suddenly I could see the characters properly. xScope, is this something you've seen or can reproduce?

 

[xScope]

Yep. I can reproduce it.

Issue 5596 - android - Password characters is vertically misaligned in WebView - Project Hosting on Google Code

I recently stumbled on something that sheds light on the problem where the password input doesn't show the characters entered into it. I had entered several characters into a password input, then zoomed in really far (the password input took up a quarter of the screen), and suddenly I could see the characters properly. xScope, is this something you've seen or can reproduce?

 

[Pitamakan]

Though I'm still loving xScope, and am very happy with the way it renders most pages, there are definitely a few that have fairly major issues. One that I just encountered was the Google Groups site, where the messages themselves are hopelessly buried under other elements of the page.

Are there workarounds, or at least some hope for the future? I hate having to switch back and forth between browsers ...

Anyhow, thanks again for a great app!

 

[RocknSteve]

One thing I've noticed about the update is that, since you've added the speed-dial look for the home page, it grabs screenshots of each bookmark. That's nice and I like it except it saves those pictures and then appear in my gallery; not so nice. Can you add the .nomedia or whatever to that so to prevent that from happening?