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Puffin for Facebook

"Puffin for Facebook" is a special edition of Puffin Browser for Facebook users.

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  • Category Social
  • Program license Free
  • Version 7.8.1.40651
  • Size 16 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Teen
  • Package name com.cloudmosa.puffinFB
  • Program by CloudMosa, Inc.
    20863 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 560 Cupertino, CA 95014

Puffin for Facebook is an alternative Facebook client designed to optimize performance and reduce data usage.

Key Features

Puffin for Facebook is essentially a modified version of the Puffin browser, a browser recognized for its exceptional data compression capabilities, which helps users save on data usage. This feature carries over to Puffin for Facebook, making it an ideal choice for those who frequently use Facebook but are cautious about their data consumption.

As with the Puffin browser, Puffin for Facebook offers a high-speed browsing experience. The app has been specifically tailored to enhance Facebook performance, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience. It also means that, unlike other browsers, Puffin for Facebook does not significantly drain device resources.

Image Quality Control

Puffin for Facebook has a unique feature that allows users to control the resolution of the images they view. By default, images are displayed in low resolution to conserve data. However, if users wish to view photos in high resolution, they can simply shake their device, and the image quality will improve. This intuitive feature allows users to maintain control over their data usage while also enjoying high-quality images when desired.

Link Opening

Another impressive feature of Puffin for Facebook is the ability to open any link directly from the app. This means users can access and enjoy all the benefits of the Puffin browser without leaving the Facebook interface.

Lack of Chat Function

One notable limitation of Puffin for Facebook is that it does not include a chat function. Users wishing to engage in conversations with other Facebook users will need to download Facebook Messenger separately.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Puffin for Facebook is an ideal alternative to the official Facebook client. It offers a high-speed browsing experience, reduces data usage, and takes up minimal device space. However, the lack of a chat function may be a drawback for those who frequently use Facebook to communicate with others.

Pros

  • Excellent data compression
  • High-speed browsing experience
  • Low device resource usage
  • Ability to control image quality

Cons

  • Lacks a chat function
  • Requires separate app for messaging

In this version (7.8.1.40651), we fixed several reported issues. We are thankful for your support, and will continue to build great apps for you!

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • RECORD_AUDIO: Allows an application to record audio.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES: Allows an application to request installing packages. Apps targeting APIs greater than 22 must hold this permission in order to use ACTION_INSTALL_PACKAGE.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • WRITE_SETTINGS: Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
  • com.cloudmosa.puffinFB.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE