Chrome's New Security Features vs Firefox Extensions on Android

Google has just announced a new set of security features for Chrome. According to Google, the changes make users “ten times safer from phishing, social engineering, notification abuse, and other scams.” Meanwhile, a writer at Android Police switched from Chrome to Firefox on Android and is staying there because of extensions.

Google's new security claims for Chrome

The source we read only includes Google's claim and doesn't detail which features were added. So treat the “ten times” figure as Google's own statement. The threats Google mentions include:

• Phishing
• Social engineering
• Notification abuse
• Other scams

Why Firefox on Android still wins for some users

The original headline says extensions are the main reason the writer is sticking with Firefox on Android. In other words, security features aren't the only thing that decides which browser people use. The source doesn't say which extensions the writer relies on.

If you rely on a browser on your Android smartphone every day, this comparison is worth a look. Chrome is strengthening its security, while Firefox draws people in with extensions. In the end, the right browser depends on which of the two matters more to you.