Is Amazon Building A Web Browser? Survey Sent To Users Hints At Possibility
Amazon is reportedly working on a web browser, it appears. In a recent poll conducted by Amazon, the company asked users if they'd be interested in downloading and using an Amazon-made browser if the company ever made one.
This questionnaire leads us to believe that Amazon is currently toying with the idea of a web browser to compete in an already crowded space that is dominated by Google's Chrome browser. Other well-known browsers include Apple's Safari (not available on Windows), Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
Amazon's browser: Coming soon?
A screenshot of the survey was shared by a reporter on Twitter that makes a reference to a browser. The survey in question was sent to users via e-mail and couldn't be found on any of its social media properties.
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The survey screenshot mentioned that users who participate in the same "will contribute to innovations that improve browsing experience for millions of people around the world." As part of the survey, Amazon users were asked questions about syncing data across devices, browser extensions, privacy concerns, third-party tracking, and naturally, shopping features.
While the choice of Amazon's expansion is definitely a surprise, its diversification moves aren't. Over the last few years, Amazon has gone from an e-commerce platform to a video and audio streaming service add-on as part of its Prime subscription.
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In the face of a challenging economy that has led to layoffs across the industry, Amazon would be right to look for ways to make money in unexplored regions. After all, Amazon's e-reader (kindle) and streaming bets seem to have paid off.?Even then, Amazon would be competing with the likes of Google and Microsoft is a web browser ends up becoming a reality.
Would you be open to trying out a new browser made by Amazon? Let us know in the comments below.?For more in the world of?technology?and?science, keep reading?Indiatimes.com.
