While the default mobile Safari web browser on the iPad works very well, sometimes it feels a little too iPhoney. For one, Safari does not offer “true” multitab browsing or to be specific, iPad Safari handles multiple tabs similar to how the iPhone handles it.  Web pages are open on a separate page, arranged like window tiles. To go from one page to another you  tab on their respective windows. While this may be a functional approach to the matter, it does not seem to take full advantage of the large iPad screen.

Fortunately, the iPad App Store offers an alternative web browser called Atomic Web Browser.  This app addresses some of Safari’s shortcomings and adds some other bells and whistles. continue reading »