WinWAP Smartphone Browser Emulator1.3.0.2

Even though most mobile devices can nowadays connect to the Internet, they do so differently from the computer. Websites need to be under specific formats so that no compatibility issues occur. However, for testing purposes, applications such as WinWAP Smartphone Browser Emulator aim to do exactly what the name suggests and let you go online from your computer just as you would from a mobile device.

Basic web navigation functions available

The interface is easy enough to use and resembles a common web browser, with a necessary address field at your disposal, tab support for multiple pages. Basic navigation options can also be found in the upper toolbar, along with a search engine and a bookmarks manager.

A few connection types

Before you can start browsing through desired content you need to set up the connection type to use. You can use HTTP Mode or through Gateway, each with its own set of configuration options found in dedicated tabs.

Good but far from being a pro

You can use a custom HTTP Proxy in order to connect to the Internet, with the requirement to provide the associated credentials as well. When it comes to Gateway mode, you need to manually enter the IP and choose from on of the four port modes. Additionally, you can create a list of gateways to use later on.Connectivity seems to be the only issue here, because you feel slightly limited with only a few preset sites available, no matter what you type in the address field. This makes it a little less practical, as it would have come in handy, especially for testing new websites in a mobile device view.

To sum it up

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that WinWAP Smartphone Browser Emulator comes with good intentions, but tends to get stuck somewhere along the way. It does not take a lot of getting used to, but limited access to web content leaves a little something to be desired overall.