Samsung Internet for Gear VR gets content blockers and DLNA support

Final updated: February 13th, 2018 at 08:xvi UTC+01:00

Samsung launched an optimized version of its web browser for the Gear VR two years ago and it has gradually been adding new features to it. Version 5.6 of Samsung Cyberspace for Gear VR has now been released and it brings content blockers likewise every bit back up for DLNA streaming. This characteristic will make information technology easier for users to stream their media to the optimized spider web browser.

Samsung Internet for Gear VR version v.6

The latest release of Samsung Internet for Gear VR adds DLNA back up and improves the performance of fullscreen video to reduce battery consumption. It besides improves the quality of fullscreen video.

DLNA or "Digital Living Network Alliance" is an manufacture-broad standard for sharing data over a network. Information technology volition enable users to stream videos and images from DLNA servers such every bit PCs, game consoles and mobile devices to Samsung Internet for Gear VR.

Users tin configure this by clicking on the new "Network" tab on the menu to come across the available servers and browse to the desired file. It's imperative for the user to be part of the network and have DLNA servers in the network otherwise this won't piece of work.

Content Blockers, a characteristic first introduced with the Android version of Samsung Internet, is at present available on the Gear VR version also. Users can select upwards to five content blockers to use in the browser to cake irrelevant content and speed upwards loading times.

Hugger-mugger Mode is a new improver to Samsung Internet for Gear VR likewise. It provides a more than private browsing experience that'south protected with a Pivot number and supports private bookmarks and video history.

The latest version of Samsung Internet for Gear VR is now bachelor for download from the Oculus Shop.