What’s new in Brave Android?

Quick search engines

ANDROID

Now, you can opt for different search engines for different queries. Simply start typing a search in the Brave address bar, then tap the icon for the search engine you want to use.

You can also customize the menu of available search options:

  1. Tap “” (menu).
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Search Engines.
  4. Tap Quick Search Engines.

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Brave Leo AI full screen mode

ANDROID DESKTOP

Now, you can chat with Brave Leo using the full-size of your browser’s screen. There are a few ways to try Leo full screen, but the two easiest are:

  • On desktop or Android, start a search in the address bar then tap Ask Leo.
  • On Android, tap “” (menu) then tap Leo.

On Android, once Leo is open it will automatically move to a full-tab view.

Haven’t tried Leo yet? It’s the smart AI assistant built right into the Brave browser. Ask questions, summarize webpages, translate content, and more.

With Leo, Smarter browsing is just a prompt away.

Block page elements to hide website annoyances

ANDROID DESKTOP

Brave already blocks annoyances like third-party ads, cookie consent banners, and “Open in app” prompts. Now, you can remove even more website annoyances with the new Block Elements feature.

With Block Elements, you can manually hide any remaining page clutter. This could be a sidebar of “Trending” clickbait, a promo banner you can’t close, or anything else that gets in the way of focusing on the content you care about.

To try it out:

  1. Tap the Shields icon in the address bar.
  2. Tap Advanced controls.
  3. Tap Block element.
  4. Tap the page element you want to block.
  5. Press the Block Elements button.

Note: To use the feature on desktop, right-click on the page you’re viewing, select Block Elements, and then follow the instructions above.

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The new Brave Rewards

ANDROID DESKTOP

With Brave Rewards, you can earn the Basic Attention Token (BAT) just for viewing privacy-preserving Brave Ads. Hold or swap those tokens just like any other crypto asset, or even redeem for cash-value gift cards.

The new Brave Rewards (aka Rewards 3.0) includes new ways to earn, more self-custody options, a Rewards offer wall with exclusive offers, and a total redesign.

To get started with Brave Rewards on Android or desktop, simply click the BAT icon in your browser’s address bar. Alternatively, on Android you can:

  1. Tap “” (menu).
  2. Tap Brave Rewards.
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Brave Browser for mobile

Brave is available as a fast, free, secure web browser for your mobile devices. Complete with a built-in ad blocker that prevents tracking, and optimized for mobile data and battery life savings. Get the Brave Browser (mobile) for Android or iOS.