Tech Republic – Jack Wallen: “…Before I divulge which browser I landed on, let me explain my criteria. This is where it gets tricky. Every user values different features and has different needs. For some, it’s reliability; others might place a higher premium on security. While I believe both reliability and security are very high on the must-have list (with security clearly at the top), I’ve come to realize that most mobile web browsers do as good a job as the competition at securing data that is always under threat. Some browsers use a VPN, some use encryption, while others rely on a combination of numerous features, but most of them try something. Fortunately, the browser I’ve chosen as my top does handle security quite well–with a caveat I will explain in a bit. For me, the driving force behind my choice is efficiency. When I’m on the go, I don’t want a mobile app getting in the way of me getting things done as quickly and easily as I can. I want a UI that’s going to work with me, not against me. I want speed and usability, not added bloat and complexity. In the end, the mobile browser that won this mobile battle for supremacy is Opera…”