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It is good news to internet users in Kenya and other 50 countries across the world after Google launched a faster, more affordable web browser to be available to users via Google App, Chrome and Android browser. The new browser, WebLite, is oriented to enable users with low Random-Access Memory (RAM) devices get search results faster. Additionally the browser is expected to cut huge costs incurred by internet users due to search results taking too long as a result of low quality devices and slower internet speed. According the latest Jumia Business Intelligence and GSMA Mobile white paper study, Kenya leads Africa in internet penetration at 67 per cent against the continent’s average of 17 per cent, and up to 99 per cent of Kenyans access the internet using their mobile phones. The study found out that most smart phones have low processing speeds, consuming more data and delaying results. “The new development is aimed at improving the search experience for millions of people where network connections are slow and access to devices is limited,” said Google Kenya country manager Charles Murito. He said nearly 40 per cent of people in Africa use low RAM android devices that have slow or delayed web connections.
WebLite improves the mobile search experience by transcoding mobile search pages into lighter pages that are easier to load.
Data by Statista shows Google commands up to 77 per cent of the 1.52 billion search engine users worldwide.