Another browser loading on my bitcoin device. I have just small BTC there.

[PostQuantumBTC]

When I clicked a link on Gmail, the browser will open my default browser, when I pay more attention to it, I noticed it is the name of my browser but it does not look like my browser. I went to Gmail setting to disable open web link in Gmail. The link start to open on my default browser as usual. I consider that Gmail which name their browser the name of your default browser.

The same thing happened on Telegram, I thought it was Telegram build-in browser but it was disabled. I enable it and I noticed the difference. I disabled it again and the Gmail browser was the default again. Gmail shows it as my default browser name but not my default browser just like when open web link in Gmail was enable on Gmail, but it is now disabled but it is the browser that is opening when I click on link on my Telegram or other apps.

I do not download malware because I know how to avoid them, I do not think this is malware. I have some bitcoin wallets with small amount of bitcoin on the device, I just want to know if my device is safe.

[BitMaxz]

Are we talking about Android phones?
If it was, then it is the same as mine that pops up when clicking the link from some wallets like Ronin Wallet or in Bitget Wallet and Gmail. I think that is a built-in one from the app itself. I have never experienced any issue yet using the built-in browser as their default browser during transactions.

As of now we can't guarantee how safe it is since everything on the phone is connected to the internet; it is only good for daily transactions. Having an offline device is always recommended if you have a huge amount, and keep the small amount on the online device that you usually use daily.

[Joy- maker]

The truth of the matter is, There is nothing wrong with that change of format on your default browser just because you clicked on a link from your Gmail,  because clicking on a link From a Gmail can make your default browser to appear in another different format, it is as a result of  Private mode and Incognito mode, because many Gmail apps open links on a private mode or temporary session, so this has nothing to do with malware. And as far as an concern your Bitcoin's are safe,  but if you are not still satisfy with what I just said and still feeling uncomfortable with that of  change of format on your default browser you can still move your Bitcoin out from that device to another device.

[joniboini]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like OP is describing Android System WebView instead of some random apps. Based on what I've read, it seems like some apps do implement this directly to avoid using an external app/browser to open links. Maybe you can check further if you still see the in-app view from your phones, check the extra menu, and see if you can see details about the browser that you use.

[Ambatman]

I'm assuming it's an Android device
It's inbuilt and when you click a link it shows with limited function
Except you click on the option open in browser.
So if it's what I think it is then it's a normal experience.

I do not download malware because I know how to avoid them

If you did your device won't be connected to the internet
Cause as long as you are
There's always a possibility of the device Been infected by malware (okay I'm just been extreme) .

[PostQuantumBTC]

If you did your device won't be connected to the internet
Cause as long as you are
There's always a possibility of the device Been infected by malware (okay I'm just been extreme) .

Yes that is true but all the apps and browsers that I have on the device have their download disabled because I disable them to download anything.

[promise444c5]

Yes that is true but all the apps and browsers that I have on the device have their download disabled because I disable them to download anything.

Can you possibly give us a img of what exactly is going on..
I didn’t get the part where you said “ I noticed it is the name of my browser but it does not look like my browser”
I can only interpret it as web view, that’s what you’re describing. in that case it perfectly okay, the app itself like the gmail and Telegram controls the window normally.
I still don’t get the naming part, maybe a bit clarification will do.

[bit_stacker]

When I clicked a link on Gmail, the browser will open my default browser, when I pay more attention to it, I noticed it is the name of my browser but it does not look like my browser. I went to Gmail setting to disable open web link in Gmail. The link start to open on my default browser as usual. I consider that Gmail which name their browser the name of your default browser.

The same thing happened on Telegram, I thought it was Telegram build-in browser but it was disabled. I enable it and I noticed the difference. I disabled it again and the Gmail browser was the default again. Gmail shows it as my default browser name but not my default browser just like when open web link in Gmail was enable on Gmail, but it is now disabled but it is the browser that is opening when I click on link on my Telegram or other apps.

I do not download malware because I know how to avoid them, I do not think this is malware. I have some bitcoin wallets with small amount of bitcoin on the device, I just want to know if my device is safe.

i think its okay, because gmail and telegram have their own built-in browser app and its different from your browser, if you use android device gmail built-in browser app use your chrome browser cookies, if you think your device infected please install anti-virus on your device and scan it

[PrivacyG]

I had a hard time reading your Topic OP, but if you are worried about links opening in browsers other than your browser of choice then I am pretty sure it does not matter that much.  Links with creeping scripts do not matter if they are opened in Chrome, Firefox, Opera or what ever other browser.  Downloading in Chrome also does not make things any Safer in my opinion than downloading them in the WebView.

The important thing is that you do not open random links, do not download random files et cetera.  And most important of all is that you make sure the Bitcoin you have on the main phone is not an amount you would cry over losing.