Aloha 浏览器(Aloha Browser)是一款新兴的手机浏览器应用程序(browser apps)，它针对现代浏览最重要的方面之一——隐私。Aloha 浏览器(Aloha Browser)是唯一一款（据我们所知）内置VPN 并(VPN and encrypts)在所有级别加密用户数据的 浏览器。
听起来(Sounds)很棒，但它的表现如何？在本文中，我们将向您介绍Aloha 浏览器(Aloha Browser)，介绍它的众多功能，并最终判断我们是否认为它值得使用。
什么是 Aloha 浏览器？
Aloha是一种网络浏览器，可在Google Play 商店(Google Play Store)（适用于Android 4.4及更高版本）和App Store（适用于 iOS 9.0 及更高版本的iPhone 或 iPad ）上使用。(iPhone or iPad)到目前为止，它的下载量已超过 500 万次，评分为 4.4 星。目前还有一个桌面PC 版本(PC version)处于抢先体验阶段。
Aloha 使用基于Google的(Google)Aloha Find 搜索引擎(search engine)，但没有数据收集和跟踪(collection and tracking)。
阿罗哈(Aloha)的主要特点(Main Features)是什么？
Aloha充满了各种功能。与普通浏览器一样，它提供网络搜索、书签和典型的浏览器功能。在这里，我们将深入探讨并解释Aloha的每一个独特(s unique)功能，它们是如何工作的，以及它们有多好。
简单易用的界面
用户界面本质上与任何浏览器相同。有一个搜索栏(search bar)和一系列快速链接。当您向下滚动时，会有一个建议内容列表，例如最近的新闻和一些非定向广告（在免费版本中）。
在搜索栏中(search bar)，有一个用于激活VPN的图标和另一个用于使用内置QR 阅读器(QR reader)的图标。
免费无限VPN
Aloha 的主要营销点(marketing point)是内置的免费VPN，只需轻按一下按钮即可打开。
VPN通过军用强度加密（256 位）提供强大的安全层。它还允许您访问您所在地区可能被阻止的站点，许多用户认为这很有用。
与所有VPN(VPNs)一样，您只能信任创建它们的公司，因为它们能够主动监控和记录您的活动。Aloha声称他们的VPN 不会(VPN doesn)记录您的活动。
要激活 VPN：
- 打开阿罗哈(Aloha)。
- 单击搜索栏(search bar)左侧的盾牌(shield)图标。
- 在弹出窗口中，点击OK。
- 再次点击并按住盾牌图标(shield icon)以更改VPN 位置或更改设置(VPN location or change settings)。
- 再次点击盾牌(shield )图标以关闭 VPN。
密码或指纹锁
额外的安全层，密码锁定浏览器，使窥探者无法访问它。这有助于防止您的孩子访问他们不应该访问的网站（例如从亚马逊(Amazon)购买全新的礼物）。
要打开密码锁：
- 按主屏幕右上角的 设置图标。(Settings)
- 选择隐私(Privacy)。
- 切换密码(Passcode)。
- 输入您的密码并确认(passcode and confirm)。
广告拦截
Aloha mobile 内置AdBlock，防止出现许多广告，并削减广告网络代码和跟踪器(ad network code and trackers)，以防止他们建立用户资料(user profile)或定位您。
奇怪的是，免费版的Aloha仍然有广告，而且它们默认作为个性化广告来跟踪你。Aloha的高级版提供完全无广告的体验。
您可以在Settings > AdBlock 中启用 AdBlock(AdBlock)。
跟踪保护
Aloha提供跟踪保护并声称(protection and claims)不会跟踪您的在线活动(activity online)，这与Google 和 Safari(Google and Safari)等其他主要浏览器不同。这包括搜索、数据使用、下载、位置和您访问的网站。
默认情况下， Aloha(Aloha)确实会发送诊断和错误报告，但它是选择退出的。令人沮丧的是，默认情况下，Aloha还允许与其“可信赖的合作伙伴”一起投放个性化广告。(personalized adverts)对于声称将隐私和安全(privacy and security)置于一切之上的浏览器来说，这是一个奇怪的举动。
选择退出这些跟踪服务：
- 打开设置(Settings)>隐私(Privacy)。
- 向下滚动并关闭个性化广告(Personalized ads)、用户体验改进计划(UX improvement program)和崩溃报告(Crash reporting)。
支持下载文件和视频(Files and Video)
Aloha的一个受欢迎的功能是它允许您将几乎任何文件和视频下载到您的设备。事实上，它是唯一允许您执行此操作 的浏览器应用程序之一。(browser apps)
私人文件库
Aloha 浏览器(Aloha browser)带有一个集成的文件和下载管理器(file and download manager)。有了这个，所有下载的文件都可以安全地存储，并可以选择使用密码锁定特定文件夹。
(Media Player)支持 Chromecast的(Chromecast Support)媒体播放器
Aloha 的全功能媒体播放器能够播放电影、音乐、虚拟现实内容(reality content)，并支持Chromecast 功能(Chromecast functionality)。
高级功能
Aloha的高级版提供了一些额外的功能，可以改善整体浏览体验(browsing experience)。这些包括：
- 高级 VPN —(Premium VPN —)在更多国家/地区始终开启、速度更快的服务器
- 没有广告
- 高级文件(Advanced file)管理——并行(— parallel)下载、更快的下载、ZIP 支持(ZIP support)
Aloha Premium每月 2.99 美元或每年 24.99 美元。
Aloha 浏览器的缺点
总体而言，如果您想保持数据的私密性和安全性， Aloha 浏览器是一个不错的选择。(Aloha browser)但是，有一些事情可能会更好。
- 该浏览器比它的许多竞争对手慢一点，比如Chrome 或 Firefox(Chrome or Firefox)。但是，缺乏速度主要是由于VPN 连接(VPN connection)。
- Aloha 不是(Aloha isn)开源的。如果您是普通用户，这不一定是坏事。但是，许多专家推荐开源软件(source software)，因为它可以让您准确查看程序正在做什么以及它是否像开发人员声称的那样私密和安全。
- 从版本 3.10.2(version 3.10.2)开始，尽管Aloha声称没有，但实际上使用了四个跟踪器。(uses four trackers)但是，您可以在隐私(Privacy)下选择退出个性化广告(Personalized Ads)，这可能会禁用这些跟踪器中的至少两个。
阿罗哈适合你吗？
总体而言，如果您正在寻找免费、更私密和安全的浏览， Aloha是一款不错的移动网络浏览器。(mobile web browser)不过，有很多替代方案可以保护您的隐私(alternatives that protect your privacy)，例如DuckDuckGo、Privacy Browser、Bromite和Brave Browser。
如果您使用过Aloha，请在下面的评论中告诉我们您的想法。
The Aloha Browser: Surf with Free Built-In VPN
The Aloha Browser is one of the up-and-coming new browser аpps for mobiles which targets one of the most important aspects оf mоdern browsing — privacy. The Aloha Browser is thе onlу brоwser (to our knowledge) that comes with a built-in VPN and encrypts user data at all levеls.
Sounds great, but how does it perform? In this article, we’ll introduce you to the Aloha Browser, cover its many features, and give you a final verdict of whether we think it’s worth using.
What Is the Aloha Browser?
Aloha is a web browser available on the Google Play Store (for Android 4.4 and up) and on the App Store (for iPhone or iPad with iOS 9.0 and up). So far, it’s had over 5 million downloads and has a rating of 4.4 stars. There’s also a desktop PC version currently in early access.
Aloha uses the Aloha Find search engine which is based on Google, though without the data collection and tracking.
What Are the Main Features of Aloha?
Aloha is packed with features. Like a normal browser, it offers web search, bookmarks, and the typical browser features. Here, we’ll take a deep dive and explain each of Aloha’s unique features, how they work, and how good they are.
Simple, Easy-to-Use Interface
The UI is essentially the same as any browser. There’s a search bar and a series of quick links. As you scroll down, there’s a list of suggested content such as recent news and a few non-targeted advertisements (in the free version).
In the search bar, there’s an icon to activate the VPN and another to utilize the built-in QR reader.
Free Unlimited VPN
Aloha’s main marketing point is the built-in free VPN that can be turned on with the tap of a button.
The VPN provides a strong layer of security through military-strength encryption (256-bit). It also lets you access sites that may be blocked in your region, something many users find useful.
As with all VPNs, you can only trust them as far as you can trust the company creating them since they are able to actively monitor and log your activity. Aloha claims that their VPN doesn’t log your activity.
To activate the VPN:
- Open Aloha.
- Click the shield icon at the left of the search bar.
- In the pop-up, hit OK.
- Tap and hold the shield icon again to change VPN location or change settings.
- Tap the shield icon again to turn the VPN off.
Passcode or Fingerprint Lock
An added layer of security, the passcode locks the browser so that prying eyes can’t access it. This is helpful when it comes to preventing your kids from accessing sites that they shouldn’t (such as buying themselves a brand new present from Amazon).
To turn on the passcode lock:
- Press the Settings icon at the top-right of the main screen.
- Select Privacy.
- Toggle on Passcode.
- Enter your passcode and confirm it.
AdBlock
Aloha mobile has built-in AdBlock, preventing many ads from appearing, and cutting the ad network code and trackers to prevent them from building a user profile or targeting you.
Weirdly, the free version of Aloha still features adverts, and they come by default as personalized ads which do track you. The premium version of Aloha offers a completely ad-free experience.
You can enable AdBlock in Settings > AdBlock.
Tracking Protection
Aloha provides tracking protection and claims to not track your activity online, unlike other major browsers like Google and Safari. This includes searches, data usage, downloads, location, and websites you visit.
Aloha does send diagnostic and error reports by default, but it’s opt-out. Frustratingly, by default, Aloha also allows personalized adverts with their “trusted partners”. For a browser that claims to put privacy and security above all else, this is an odd move.
To opt-out of these tracking services:
- Open Settings > Privacy.
- Scroll down and toggle off Personalized ads, UX improvement program, and Crash reporting.
Support for Downloading Files and Video
A welcome feature of Aloha is that it allows you to download almost any files and video to your device. In fact, it’s one of the only browser apps that let you do this.
Private File Vault
The Aloha browser comes with an integrated file and download manager. With this, all downloaded files are stored securely with the option to lock specific folders with a password.
Media Player with Chromecast Support
Aloha’s full-featured media player is able to play movies, music, virtual reality content, and supports Chromecast functionality.
Premium Features
The premium version of Aloha offers a few extra features which improve the overall browsing experience. These include:
- Premium VPN — always on, faster servers in more countries
- No advertisements
- Advanced file management — parallel downloads, faster downloading, ZIP support
Aloha Premium costs $2.99/month or $24.99/year.
Downsides of the Aloha Browser
Overall, the Aloha browser is a decent choice if you want to keep your data private and secure. But, there are a few things that could be better.
- The browser is a little slower than many of its competitors, like Chrome or Firefox. But, the lack of speed is primarily due to the VPN connection.
- Aloha isn’t open source. If you’re an average user, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, many experts recommend open source software as it allows you to review exactly what the program is doing and whether it’s as private and secure as the developers claim.
- As of version 3.10.2, Aloha actually uses four trackers despite claiming not to. However, you can opt-out of Personalized Ads under Privacy which may disable at least two of these trackers.
Is Aloha Right For You?
Overall, Aloha is a decent mobile web browser if you’re looking for free, more private, and secure browsing. Though, there are plenty of alternatives that protect your privacy like DuckDuckGo, Privacy Browser, Bromite, and the Brave Browser.
If you’ve used Aloha, let us know what you think of it in the comments below.
