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Surely the majority of active smartphone users are faced with the problem of "heavy" applications. Progress does not stand still, and mobile technologies are developing especially rapidly. Over time, application developers add more and more new functions to their creations, trying to keep up with competitors, as a result of which applications grow in size with almost every update, consume more RAM, and in general may start to work less productively. than before. All this is especially noticeable on low-power smartphones, on board of which there is not much RAM and permanent memory.

Many users are not going to chase endless technical innovations, but prefer to use their gadget for a long time, so for them the performance and "lightness" of the installed programs are of decisive importance. For them, the abundance of sometimes unnecessary functions is not so important, which can greatly slow down the system and cause it to take up extra space on the disk drive. Apparently, Yandex thought about this and decided to present to the market a light version of its popular browser - Yandex Browser Light. Let's take a look at the new product and determine if the application can really be useful to users.

You can download the mini-browser from the Play Store. At the moment, the download file weighs less than a megabyte, which is really very small compared to other mobile browsers.

After completing the installation, open a browser. At the top of the interface, you see a tabbed display. To delete unnecessary links, you must click and hold on them, and then confirm the deletion. At first glance, you cannot change the contents of the scoreboard, but in fact, creating a new link is quite easy - just add the desired page to your bookmarks and it will appear on the scoreboard itself.

Under the bookmarks there is a Yandex.Zen feed, which can be disabled in the application settings. To do this, switch the switch "Show recommendation feed" to the inactive position. There are few browser settings: everything is still at a minimum, but it's not for nothing that the version is called "Light". After disabling Zen, the browser looks even more minimalistic and simpler, which is definitely a plus.

While the browser is still quite young, it has a good chance of becoming a popular product. The simplicity of the interface, small size (only a few megabytes, several times smaller than the main version of Yandex.Browser), quick launch - all this confirms that the new product from Yandex deserves attention and may be useful for users of weak devices or simply wanting to have a spare “light »Browser.

On slow smartphones and tablets, the Taximeter may not accurately determine where you are, freeze or display errors. To help you spend less time on device-related problems, our analysts:

⇒analyzed the work of about a thousand models; ⇒ we asked drivers if they were satisfied with the operation of their devices; ⇒ took into account the ratio of price and quality; ⇒ and compiled lists of devices suitable and not suitable for the Taximeter - see them below.

For the application to work properly, the device must have:

• version Android 5.0 and newer (you can see what version you have in the "Settings" section);
• 2 GB random access memory;
• not only GPS, but also GLONASS.

And where is Yandex.Telephone?

It's not on the list of the best devices, just because we don't have enough statistics. Drivers rarely use Yandex.Telephone yet - he is a beginner, give him time.

For all technical characteristics, Yandex.Telephone is perfect for working with a Taximeter. It has everything you need: a GPS module and GLONASS, 4 GB of RAM and a camera (even two) with which you can take high-quality photos for photo control.

Suitable devices for working with Taximeter

The smartphones and tablets on this list also work effectively and get good reviews from drivers, but they are more difficult to buy - these are not the newest models. If you currently have a device from this list, you can continue to fulfill orders with it.

• MTS Smart:Surf 2 4G
• Alcatel:1, 3v, A3, A5, PIXI 4 (5) 4G
• Asus Zenfone:Max Plus M1
• BQ:5512l strike forward
• Dexp:Ursus H170
• Digma:Citi7507 4G, VOX FIRE 4G
• Flynimbus 9
• HTC one x9 dual sim
• Huawei Honor:7, 10, 6A 6A Pro, 8 lite, View 10
• Huawei Mediapad:M3 Lite 10, M5 8.4, T2 7.0
• Huawei Nova:3, Lite 2017
• Huawei P9 Lite mini
• Huawei Y:Y3 2017, Y5 2017, Y5 2018
• Lenovo TAB:3 Essential 710i 8Gb, 4 8
• LenovoVibe B
• PhilipsX586
• Samsung Galaxy:A6 (2018), A6 +, A7 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy:J1 Mini Prime (2016), J5, J5, J7 (2016), J7 Prime
• Samsung Galaxy:Note8, S6 Edge +
• Samsung Galaxy Tab:A, A 7.0, S2
• Vertex:Impress lagune
• VivoY53
• XiaomiMi Note LTE
• Xiaomi Redmi:4A, 5 Plus, 5A 16GB, 6, 6A, S2
• Xiaomi Redmi Note:5A, 6 Pro
• Zteblade a512

Yandex application - all that is most needed on one screen: weather forecast, traffic jams, news, announcements, poster, translator and, of course, search. The app understands speech, searches for images, reads QR codes, answers popular questions and provides quick access to Yandex services.

Differences from the browser

Transfer bookmarks from the browser

There are no bookmarks in the Yandex application, so you cannot transfer Yandex Browser bookmarks from a computer or other device.

You can add useful links in Favorites ... They will be saved in Yandex.Collections and will be available on other devices.

History of visited pages

The Yandex application saves memory on your device and therefore does not save information about visited pages.

Search history

Save request history

You can save the history of your searches in the app. To do this, go to the application settings:

View request history

Waiting for a bus, tram, minibus or trolleybus you would like to know if your number will arrive soon. Yandex Transport allows you to do this in real time - the map displays all public transport in motion. If necessary, you can enter the number of the desired route and get information both along the entire route, and see the location of the transport that serves it.

How Yandex Transport works

Yandex Transport is one of the so-called "three" applications from the company for transport. There is also a Navigator and a Taxi. Today, it is not necessary to download a separate application to your smartphone, since in addition to the browser, the Yandex application also has a built-in web version of Yandex Transport and some other company services.

True, in a separate application there is still more functionality, and some users are more familiar with it. Plus, Yandex's universal app is still in beta testing.

Built-in maps

Immediately after launching the application, you will see a map showing the movement of public transport on it. The city should be determined automatically, but this does not always happen, so sometimes the user may "find himself" in the center of Moscow. If the automatic city detection did not work, then just enter its name in the search box.

On the map itself, in addition to traffic, you can see stops (they are additionally highlighted), as well as the situation on the road. To view traffic jams, simply click on the traffic light button.

Viewing the timetable

In the application, you can find out which public transport routes pass through a particular stop. Just click on the desired stop on the map or enter its name in the search box. You will see a list of all routes passing through it, as well as the approximate frequency of transport. In addition, at some stops, it is shown how many times this or that transport will arrive. Routes of interest can be added to the tracking directly from there by clicking on the buttons in the form of a heart.

Similarly, you can view the schedule of a specific route. Click on the map or enter the desired number and get a list of stops through which this transport passes. Here you can also find out exactly when the nearest transport will come to the listed stops.

You can only track one route at a time. If necessary, you can add it to bookmarks so as not to lose it and switch to another.

Route planning

Yandex Transport also has built-in navigator functions, that is, you can create routes in it. Open the "Where" tab and write the start and end points. Your location is taken as the starting point, but you can enter it manually if it is not set correctly or if you plan to start the route from another point.

The application will show you the most convenient travel options: by public transport, on foot or by taxi. To get a display of the route on the map, just click on it.

Also here you can filter the transport that you will expect. For example, if you do not like driving in minibuses, you can simply turn them off in the route planning settings. Then you will not be offered options using a route taxi. The same can be done with any type of public transport. If necessary, the settings can be saved and used later.

Turn on the alarm

In the application settings, you can enable the built-in alarm clock. This feature is useful if you have a long trip during which you would like to take a nap. The app will track the location on the map. When you reach your stop, the app will beep.

Unfortunately, this function may not work accurately. It is disabled by default and must be enabled through the application settings.

Car sharing services

Integration of Yandex Transport with car-sharing services is available for residents of large cities. They provide a car for short-term rent for several hours or days. Unfortunately, a very limited list of services is still available, plus, it is only available in large cities of Russia.

Replenishment of travel cards

Again, this function is only for residents of large cities in Russia - Moscow and St. Petersburg. Replenishment of the main travel cards is available - "Troika", "Strelka", "Plantain". The Yandex Money service acts as a means of payment. For inexperienced users, the application provides a brief instruction on how to top up a card via Yandex or a terminal.

Application settings

In Yandex Transport, you can configure the display of maps, traffic events, select a city, connect some services, etc.

Grading system

The developers are trying to make the application more user-friendly and accurate. You can evaluate the suggested routes using emoticons. If there is a serious problem, then you can read a specialized forum using the "Contact developers" button, which is located in the main menu.

Summary

The Yandex Transport application has no competitive analogue even among foreign companies. It has many advantages, however, there are also flaws.

Benefits:

• User-friendly interface and built-in Russian by default;
• The application is completely free, no intrusive ads;
• High accuracy of Yandex maps (only for RF and CIS);
• Maintaining frequent routes;
• Fine-tuning routes and the application itself.

Disadvantages:

• There may be inaccuracies in the waiting time, which is indicated in the application, but not critical;
• The application is practically useless outside the CIS.

Yandex Transport is a very convenient application that will be indispensable for residents of large cities.