A web browser is a software application that enables users to browse the internet. Web browsers are available for desktop computers, mobile devices, and some smart home appliances. They receive content from servers via HTTP or HTTPS connections and convert it to human-readable formats like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Web browsers are very similar to mobile web browsers, which are themselves very similar to mobile web search apps. Many mobile web browsers are also similar to general purpose app launchers, as they provide a means for users to open other apps on their device. Popular examples of mobile web browsers include Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera Mini, and Microsoft Edge.

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Web browsers are often used by many different users at once, but they usually have a single, ongoing user. Web browser apps are generally used to access services on the web, which means that they typically attract new users by reducing switching costs for existing users.

A web browser app faces security risks associated with third-party ads, malware, and user impersonation. To protect users from malicious content, you will want to conduct periodic manual or automated security audits on your app’s third-party ad content. You should also consider implementing a layered defense approach that includes strong encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to your backend servers.

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