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Mobile browsing startup Skyfire says new hire signals business shift
2010-03-01 Venture Beat By Anthony Ha
Skyfire, which offers a browser for fast mobile navigation of media-rich web pages, just announced that it’s hiring Jason Guesman as its new senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Skyfire, which offers a browser for fast mobile navigation of media-rich web pages, just announced that it’s hiring Jason Guesman as its new senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Welcome Aboard: Industry Hirings
2010-02-25 Adotas By Gavin Dunaway
Skyfire has brought 15-year mobile industry veteran Jason Guesman onto its executive team in the position of senior vice president of sales and marketing. For the past six years Guesman has served as senior vice president and general manager at Seven Networks.
Skyfire has brought 15-year mobile industry veteran Jason Guesman onto its executive team in the position of senior vice president of sales and marketing. For the past six years Guesman has served as senior vice president and general manager at Seven Networks.
2010: The Year of 'Mobile Warming': The Inconvenient Truth about Telco Network Bandwidth and How It?s Failing You
2010-02-24 Silicon Alley Insider By Jeff Glueck
Have you or anyone you know ever experienced a dropped call on the AT&T network in a major US city? If so, you may be a victim of mobile warming. Whether you?re a leftist liberal or a die-hard conservative, we all know Mobile Warming is happening now and will only get worse.
Have you or anyone you know ever experienced a dropped call on the AT&T network in a major US city? If so, you may be a victim of mobile warming. Whether you?re a leftist liberal or a die-hard conservative, we all know Mobile Warming is happening now and will only get worse.
Skyfire acquires Steel browser maker kolbysoft on way to Webkit-powered awesomeness!
2010-02-17 Into Mobile By Will Park
Skyfire is still the only mobile web browser in the world that's capable of streaming all sorts of embedded videos from the web straight to your smartphone, and it's going to get even better. Skyfire has just announced that it has acquired kolbysoft, makers of the Webkit-based Android Steel browser, in a bid to bring the strength of Skyfire's streaming video technology to a Webkit browser built for the Android platform. The Skyfire browser has only been available on Windows Mobile and Symbian, but with today's announcement, Skyfire is officially getting friendly with Android.
Skyfire is still the only mobile web browser in the world that's capable of streaming all sorts of embedded videos from the web straight to your smartphone, and it's going to get even better. Skyfire has just announced that it has acquired kolbysoft, makers of the Webkit-based Android Steel browser, in a bid to bring the strength of Skyfire's streaming video technology to a Webkit browser built for the Android platform. The Skyfire browser has only been available on Windows Mobile and Symbian, but with today's announcement, Skyfire is officially getting friendly with Android.
MWC: Mobile browser Skyfire announces a major change of direction with Android and WebKit
2010-02-16 GoMo News By Cian
In the world of mobile browsers, one of the fastest options is Skyfire. It's an independent mobile browser, meaning that unlike the mobile versions of Opera or Firefox, it has no stable on-line version backing it up. In an interview at Mobile World Congress, Skyfire CEO Jeffrey Glueck told GoMo about a major shift in direction that will be coming our way soon. Not only is it releasing a version for Android, but it will be integrating elements from the open source WebKit browser engine.
In the world of mobile browsers, one of the fastest options is Skyfire. It's an independent mobile browser, meaning that unlike the mobile versions of Opera or Firefox, it has no stable on-line version backing it up. In an interview at Mobile World Congress, Skyfire CEO Jeffrey Glueck told GoMo about a major shift in direction that will be coming our way soon. Not only is it releasing a version for Android, but it will be integrating elements from the open source WebKit browser engine.
Skyfire buys Steel mobile browser
2010-02-12 AfterDawn By Andre Yoskowitz
Skyfire has announced their acquisition of Kolbysoft, the team behind the Steel Web browser on Android devices. The Skyfire browser is available currently for Windows Mobile and Symbian Series 60 devices and offers full Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight support through cloud-based processing.
Skyfire has announced their acquisition of Kolbysoft, the team behind the Steel Web browser on Android devices. The Skyfire browser is available currently for Windows Mobile and Symbian Series 60 devices and offers full Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight support through cloud-based processing.
Skyfire acquires Android browser maker kolbysoft
2010-02-12 Fierce Mobile Content By Jason Ankeny
Mobile browser developer Skyfire announced its acquisition of kolbysoft, creators of the Steel browser for Google's Android mobile operating system. Financial details were not disclosed. The move extends the Skyfire browser to the Android ecosystem--the current Skyfire v1.5 is available across hundreds of smartphones running Windows Mobile and Symbian Series 60. According to Skyfire, its browser relies on cloud-computing technology to offer users access to all web content, including Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight video. Skyfire also credits cloud rendering and compression for boosting the speed of complex websites, optimizing delivery of mobile video and content while minimizing the strain on operator networks.
Mobile browser developer Skyfire announced its acquisition of kolbysoft, creators of the Steel browser for Google's Android mobile operating system. Financial details were not disclosed. The move extends the Skyfire browser to the Android ecosystem--the current Skyfire v1.5 is available across hundreds of smartphones running Windows Mobile and Symbian Series 60. According to Skyfire, its browser relies on cloud-computing technology to offer users access to all web content, including Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight video. Skyfire also credits cloud rendering and compression for boosting the speed of complex websites, optimizing delivery of mobile video and content while minimizing the strain on operator networks.
Skyfire acquires kolbysoft, plans Skyfire for Android
2010-02-12 MobileBurn By Todd Haselton
Skyfire, the company behind the popular Skyfire browser for Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile devices, acquired kolbysoft, a company that develops the Steel browser for Android.
Skyfire, the company behind the popular Skyfire browser for Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile devices, acquired kolbysoft, a company that develops the Steel browser for Android.
Skyfire Acquired Android Browser Technology: Do Android Users Need Another Browser?
2010-02-12 Media Bistro By Todd Ogasawara
Skyfire is an alternative browser for Windows Mobile and Nokia S60 phones. Windows Mobile's own barely functional web browser had me searching for an alternative for a long time. And, while alternatives like Skyfire and Opera Mini/Mobile have been available for several years, neither one appealed to me until recently. Skyfire's update in late 2009 won me over and I've been using it on my Windows Mobile based Touch Pro2 during the few times I've had to use it to browse a website.
Skyfire is an alternative browser for Windows Mobile and Nokia S60 phones. Windows Mobile's own barely functional web browser had me searching for an alternative for a long time. And, while alternatives like Skyfire and Opera Mini/Mobile have been available for several years, neither one appealed to me until recently. Skyfire's update in late 2009 won me over and I've been using it on my Windows Mobile based Touch Pro2 during the few times I've had to use it to browse a website.
Skyfire buys Google Android browser maker Steel browser buy extends company to mobile platform
2010-02-12 Techworld By Stephen Lawson
Skyfire Browser Headed to Android Through the purchase of maker of Steel browser
2010-02-12 Softpedia By Ionut Arghire
Skyfire announced on Thursday the purchase of kolbysoft, the creators of the Steel mobile browser for Android. According to the company, the acquisition is effective immediately, and represents a new step the company makes towards delivering its own mobile browser for the Android operating system. This move is made due to the fact that many users already asked for a Skyfire browser to be delivered for Google's Android operating system, and should result in a faster development process.
Skyfire announced on Thursday the purchase of kolbysoft, the creators of the Steel mobile browser for Android. According to the company, the acquisition is effective immediately, and represents a new step the company makes towards delivering its own mobile browser for the Android operating system. This move is made due to the fact that many users already asked for a Skyfire browser to be delivered for Google's Android operating system, and should result in a faster development process.
Skyfire buys kolbysoft
2010-02-12 Mobile Entertainment Magazine By Tim Green
Picks up creator of the Steel Android browser for undisclosed sum The move reflects the growing activity in the mobile browser space as internet use migrates to mobile from the PC.
Picks up creator of the Steel Android browser for undisclosed sum The move reflects the growing activity in the mobile browser space as internet use migrates to mobile from the PC.
Skyfire announces Android browser, acquires Kolbysoft
2010-02-11 AndroidAndMe By Ian Wheat
Skyfire, a popular browser for Windows Mobile and most newer Nokia phones, will be available soon for Android, thanks to Skyfire's recent acquisition of Kolbysoft. Already in the wild, Steel is the browser currently produced by Kolbysoft.
Skyfire, a popular browser for Windows Mobile and most newer Nokia phones, will be available soon for Android, thanks to Skyfire's recent acquisition of Kolbysoft. Already in the wild, Steel is the browser currently produced by Kolbysoft.
Skyfire Browser Coming to Android?
2010-02-11 Android Guys By Staff
Thanks to a recent acquisition, Android owners might be seeing the Skyfire web browser on their handset before too long. Kolbysoft, the makers of the popular Steel browser, were just purchased by Skyfire for an undisclosed sum. For those of you not in the know, Skyfire makes it possible to replicate a PC web browsing experience on your mobile device. Up until now, Skyfire was only available for Symbian and Windows Mobile
Thanks to a recent acquisition, Android owners might be seeing the Skyfire web browser on their handset before too long. Kolbysoft, the makers of the popular Steel browser, were just purchased by Skyfire for an undisclosed sum. For those of you not in the know, Skyfire makes it possible to replicate a PC web browsing experience on your mobile device. Up until now, Skyfire was only available for Symbian and Windows Mobile
Skyfire coming to Android via purchase of Steel browser creator
2010-02-11 Androinica By Andrew Kameka
If your first smartphone was Android-based, you probably don't know much about Skyfire. But for those of us who migrated from Windows Mobile or S60, you know it was one of the best web browser alternatives for mobile phones. Skyfire hopes to do the same on Android, and they've taken the first step in that process by purchasing kolbysoft, the development company behind Steel.
If your first smartphone was Android-based, you probably don't know much about Skyfire. But for those of us who migrated from Windows Mobile or S60, you know it was one of the best web browser alternatives for mobile phones. Skyfire hopes to do the same on Android, and they've taken the first step in that process by purchasing kolbysoft, the development company behind Steel.
Skyfire mobile web browser coming to Google Android
2010-02-11 Download Squad By Brad Linder
Skyfire is a mobile web browser for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 phones. The browser is one of the fastest around, and one of the only mobile browsers around that can handle Flash and Silverlight content. That's because Skyfire uses a secret weapon: the browser doesn't have to do all of the page rendering. Instead, Skyfire compresses web pages on its server and delivers them to your mobile device.
Skyfire is a mobile web browser for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 phones. The browser is one of the fastest around, and one of the only mobile browsers around that can handle Flash and Silverlight content. That's because Skyfire uses a secret weapon: the browser doesn't have to do all of the page rendering. Instead, Skyfire compresses web pages on its server and delivers them to your mobile device.
Android to gain another browser: Skyfire
2010-02-11 GadgetSteria By Mike
Holla! Whoop whoop! Time to get excited. Skyfire is coming to Android! Mobile browsing has steadily gotten better over the last several years with better hardware and software teaming up. Regardless of what OS, processor, or type of display you have, the only thing that truly matters in mobile web browsing is the browser itself. Even today, most phones have pretty craptastic apps installed called "browsers", with some manufacturers even going as far as to brag about the "HTML" aspect. Even with "HTML", most standard browsers suck.
Holla! Whoop whoop! Time to get excited. Skyfire is coming to Android! Mobile browsing has steadily gotten better over the last several years with better hardware and software teaming up. Regardless of what OS, processor, or type of display you have, the only thing that truly matters in mobile web browsing is the browser itself. Even today, most phones have pretty craptastic apps installed called "browsers", with some manufacturers even going as far as to brag about the "HTML" aspect. Even with "HTML", most standard browsers suck.
Skyfire Bets on WebKit for Mobile Browsers
2010-02-11 GigaOM By Colin Gibbs
The mobile browser startup Skyfire is joining the increasingly crowded WebKit bandwagon by buying kolbysoft, maker of Steel, a WebKit-based Androidbrowser that appears to have cultivated a tiny but dedicated base of fans who've downloaded the app from Android Market. Like the popular Opera Mini browser, Skyfire, which currently supports Windows Mobile and Nokia S60 devices, uses a server to deliver fully rendered web pages. The company hopes to combine WebKit's ability to "mobilize" basic Internet content with its own cloud-based rendering technology.
The mobile browser startup Skyfire is joining the increasingly crowded WebKit bandwagon by buying kolbysoft, maker of Steel, a WebKit-based Androidbrowser that appears to have cultivated a tiny but dedicated base of fans who've downloaded the app from Android Market. Like the popular Opera Mini browser, Skyfire, which currently supports Windows Mobile and Nokia S60 devices, uses a server to deliver fully rendered web pages. The company hopes to combine WebKit's ability to "mobilize" basic Internet content with its own cloud-based rendering technology.
Skyfire Browser Is Coming To Android
2010-02-11 Gizmondo Australia By John Herrman
Skyfire makes one of the best browsers for Windows Mobile, a fully Flash compatible app that draws on Skyfire's server-side compression to make browsing bearable on slower connections. Today, they've announced that they've gobbled up kolbysoft, the company that makes alternative Android browser Steel. Sounds promising, right? Skyfire's CEO feels the same way:
Skyfire makes one of the best browsers for Windows Mobile, a fully Flash compatible app that draws on Skyfire's server-side compression to make browsing bearable on slower connections. Today, they've announced that they've gobbled up kolbysoft, the company that makes alternative Android browser Steel. Sounds promising, right? Skyfire's CEO feels the same way:
Acquisition To Help Skyfire Deliver Android Browser
2010-02-11 Information Week By Eric Zeman
Today Skyfire -- maker of feature-rich browsers for Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile devices -- announced that it has acquired kolbysoft for an undisclosed sum. The deal means Skyfire will be able to bring a Flash and Silverlight-toting browser to the Android platform.
Today Skyfire -- maker of feature-rich browsers for Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile devices -- announced that it has acquired kolbysoft for an undisclosed sum. The deal means Skyfire will be able to bring a Flash and Silverlight-toting browser to the Android platform.
MobileTechRoundup show #197; Buzz, Android, and mobile Office talk
2010-02-11 ZDNet Blogs By Matthew Miller
Google Buzz was the big tech news of the week so Kevin, James, and I kicked off MobileTechRoundup show #197 giving our thoughts and experiences with the new service. Kevin also talked about the Swype text input system on Android that is launching on the myTouch 3G. James received news that Skyfire bought the Steel browser for Android so we may soon see Skyfire moving from Windows Mobile and S60 to Android. Quickoffice also added a few web services for document support and Kevin was pretty pleased to hear this. I am very interested in seeing how well Quickoffice and Documents To Go look on the iPad in comparison to the iWork apps. Virtualization on the iPad was also discussed and may be swaying iPad purchase decisions.
Google Buzz was the big tech news of the week so Kevin, James, and I kicked off MobileTechRoundup show #197 giving our thoughts and experiences with the new service. Kevin also talked about the Swype text input system on Android that is launching on the myTouch 3G. James received news that Skyfire bought the Steel browser for Android so we may soon see Skyfire moving from Windows Mobile and S60 to Android. Quickoffice also added a few web services for document support and Kevin was pretty pleased to hear this. I am very interested in seeing how well Quickoffice and Documents To Go look on the iPad in comparison to the iWork apps. Virtualization on the iPad was also discussed and may be swaying iPad purchase decisions.
Skyfire Acquires kolbysoft To Create Browser For Android Handsets
2010-02-11 MocoNews By Tricia Duryee
Mobile browser-maker Skyfire has acquired kolbysoft for its expertise in creating browsers for the Google (NSDQ: GOOG) Android operating system. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Mobile browser-maker Skyfire has acquired kolbysoft for its expertise in creating browsers for the Google (NSDQ: GOOG) Android operating system. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Skyfire Buys Kolbysoft to Make an Android Browser
2010-02-11 PCWorld By Stephen Lawson
Skyfire plans to extend its browser to the Android mobile platform after acquiring Kolbysoft, the maker of the Steel browser interface for Android.
Skyfire plans to extend its browser to the Android mobile platform after acquiring Kolbysoft, the maker of the Steel browser interface for Android.
Skyfire Bringing New Browser to Android
2010-02-11 Phone Scoop By Eric M. Zeman
Today Skyfire announced that it has acquired kolbysoft, which makes the Steel mobile browser for Android devices. Kolbysoft's Steel browser builds on Android's Webkit browser and makes improvements. Through this acquisition, Skyfire will absorb koblysoft's Android development expertise and plans to introduce a Skyfire Android edition browser in the coming months. Skyfire already offers its browser to the S60 and Windows Mobile platforms, and includes the ability to play Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight video content.
Today Skyfire announced that it has acquired kolbysoft, which makes the Steel mobile browser for Android devices. Kolbysoft's Steel browser builds on Android's Webkit browser and makes improvements. Through this acquisition, Skyfire will absorb koblysoft's Android development expertise and plans to introduce a Skyfire Android edition browser in the coming months. Skyfire already offers its browser to the S60 and Windows Mobile platforms, and includes the ability to play Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight video content.
Skyfire buys Kolbysoft to make an Android browser
2010-02-11 SFGate.com By Stephen Lawson
Skyfire plans to extend its browser to the Android mobile platform after acquiring Kolbysoft, the maker of the Steel browser interface for Android.
Skyfire plans to extend its browser to the Android mobile platform after acquiring Kolbysoft, the maker of the Steel browser interface for Android.
Skyfire acquires Kolbysoft, developers of the popular Steel browser for Android
2010-02-11 Tech Crunch By Greg Kumparak
Considering how many times I've written about it, it probably goes without saying that I'm a fan of Skyfire. By way of server-side magic (read: proxied data compression), it's still the only smartphone browser that can reliably play both Flash and Silverlight content. Its only fault? It's only available for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60.
Considering how many times I've written about it, it probably goes without saying that I'm a fan of Skyfire. By way of server-side magic (read: proxied data compression), it's still the only smartphone browser that can reliably play both Flash and Silverlight content. Its only fault? It's only available for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60.
Skyfire acquires Kolbysoft, developers of the popular Steel browser for Android
2010-02-11 Washington Post By Greg Kumparak
Considering how many times I've written about it, it probably goes without saying that I'm a fan of Skyfire. By way of server-side magic (read: proxied data compression), it's still the only smartphone browser that can reliably play both Flash and Silverlight content.
Considering how many times I've written about it, it probably goes without saying that I'm a fan of Skyfire. By way of server-side magic (read: proxied data compression), it's still the only smartphone browser that can reliably play both Flash and Silverlight content.
The Flash is always greener: Why the iPhone won't have Flash anytime soon
2010-01-26 Venture Beat By Jeff Glueck
Internet web browsing has improved greatly since the days of WAP browsers, and mobile enthusiasts have been right to celebrate the new era since the iPhone launch. And yet the promise of the “full” Internet being available on your iPhone (or any other smartphone) remains held up. Although Adobe’s Flash technology powers more than 80 percent of the video on the “desktop internet” today, little of that content is available on the iPhone. Meanwhile, Apple says Flash is not coming to the iPhone anytime soon, leaving techies and rich media fans lusting for a solution.
Internet web browsing has improved greatly since the days of WAP browsers, and mobile enthusiasts have been right to celebrate the new era since the iPhone launch. And yet the promise of the “full” Internet being available on your iPhone (or any other smartphone) remains held up. Although Adobe’s Flash technology powers more than 80 percent of the video on the “desktop internet” today, little of that content is available on the iPhone. Meanwhile, Apple says Flash is not coming to the iPhone anytime soon, leaving techies and rich media fans lusting for a solution.
Skyfire 1.5 Mobile Browser Launched for Symbian Smartphones
2010-01-24 Brighthand By Ed Hardy
A new version of the Skyfire web browser has been released for Symbian-powered smartphones. This is the latest version of a free app that seeks to bring a PC-like browsing experience to mobile devices.
A new version of the Skyfire web browser has been released for Symbian-powered smartphones. This is the latest version of a free app that seeks to bring a PC-like browsing experience to mobile devices.
Skyfire 1.5 For Symbian 3rd and 5th Edition Impressions
2010-01-22 WAPReview By Dennis Bournique
Wednesday,Skyfire released the long awaited 1.5 version of the Skyfire browser for Symbian (S60) 3rd and 5th edition phones.1.5 has been available on Windows Mobile 5.0 - 6.5 for some time.Download either version by visiting get.skyfire.com with your mobile browser or PC.
Wednesday,Skyfire released the long awaited 1.5 version of the Skyfire browser for Symbian (S60) 3rd and 5th edition phones.1.5 has been available on Windows Mobile 5.0 - 6.5 for some time.Download either version by visiting get.skyfire.com with your mobile browser or PC.
Skyfire arrives for Symbian touchphones
2010-01-21 ZDNet Blogs By Mary Branscombe
Skyfire has updated its free, cloud-based mobile browser and made it available for touchscreen smartphones based on Symbian Series 60 fifth edition.
Skyfire has updated its free, cloud-based mobile browser and made it available for touchscreen smartphones based on Symbian Series 60 fifth edition.
Download Skyfire 1.5 for Symbian S60 3rd and 5th Edition With new interfaces, enhanced browsing
2010-01-21 Softpedia By Ionut Arghire
Skyfire announced on Wednesday the release of a new version of their browser, the Skyfire 1.5 for Nokia Symbian S60 devices. This is the first flavor of the application that comes around with support for S60 5 Edition phones, the newest Nokia handsets that sport a touchscreen display, and it comes with a series of enhancements that make it fit for the job, including finger-friendly interfaces.
Skyfire announced on Wednesday the release of a new version of their browser, the Skyfire 1.5 for Nokia Symbian S60 devices. This is the first flavor of the application that comes around with support for S60 5 Edition phones, the newest Nokia handsets that sport a touchscreen display, and it comes with a series of enhancements that make it fit for the job, including finger-friendly interfaces.
Skyfire Browser Arrives for S60 Fifth Edition
2010-01-21 Techtree.com By Staff
Version 1.5 brings with it support for S60 Fifth Edition devices apart from bringing in improvements to the Third Edition version that was already around for quite some time now.
Version 1.5 brings with it support for S60 Fifth Edition devices apart from bringing in improvements to the Third Edition version that was already around for quite some time now.
The Best Phone Web Browsers What's the best program to surf the Web on your feature phone or smartphone?
2010-01-21 PC Magazine By Sean Ludwig
Leading research firm Gartner recently predicted that the cell phones and smartphones would overtake PCs as the most common devices used for Web access in the next three years. But many phones' Web browsers aren't quite up to snuff yet. Fortunately, there's a thriving industry of alternative browsers challenging handsets' default applications.
Leading research firm Gartner recently predicted that the cell phones and smartphones would overtake PCs as the most common devices used for Web access in the next three years. But many phones' Web browsers aren't quite up to snuff yet. Fortunately, there's a thriving industry of alternative browsers challenging handsets' default applications.
Skyfire is now S60 v5 enabled thanks to its update to version 1.5
2010-01-21 NokiaLB By Hagop Kavafian
The famous free browser has now been updated to version 1.5, which allows it to be fully functional on S60 v5 phones and of course support touchscreen features. But the application isn't famous for no reason. Indeed, Skyfire offers many features no other browser does, such as full flash support, full screen browsing, automatic rotation, kinetic scrolling (on touchscreen devices), an easy to use interface and smooth zooming.
The famous free browser has now been updated to version 1.5, which allows it to be fully functional on S60 v5 phones and of course support touchscreen features. But the application isn't famous for no reason. Indeed, Skyfire offers many features no other browser does, such as full flash support, full screen browsing, automatic rotation, kinetic scrolling (on touchscreen devices), an easy to use interface and smooth zooming.
Skyfire 1.5 browser hits Symbian
2010-01-21 Mobile Entertainment Magazine By Tim Green
The newest iteration follows the release of Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile and is now available for download.
The newest iteration follows the release of Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile and is now available for download.
Skyfire Browser Arrives for S60 Fifth Edition
2010-01-21 Tech Tree
Skyfire has announced (PDF) the launch of the latest version of its browser for Symbian S60 devices
Skyfire has announced (PDF) the launch of the latest version of its browser for Symbian S60 devices
Skyfire, The Mobile Browser See?s An Update After Several Months
2010-01-20 Soft Sailor
Skyfire.com has released the newest update for it?s mobile browser, the fastest and the only mobile browser to support all the rich media on the web
Skyfire.com has released the newest update for it?s mobile browser, the fastest and the only mobile browser to support all the rich media on the web
Skyfire shoots off Symbian browser update
2010-01-20 CNET News By Jessica Dolcourt
It's smooth scrolling from here on out.
It's smooth scrolling from here on out.
Skyfire For Symbian Brought Up To Speed
2010-01-20 Tech Crunch By Greg Kumparak
Between UI enhancements, bug fixes, and neat new features like smooth scrolling, Skyfire has been slamming out the updates as of late — but only for one platform. While the Flash/Silverlight-capable mobile browser is available for both Windows Mobile and Symbian, the latter edition hasn’t seen any updates in months… until today.
Between UI enhancements, bug fixes, and neat new features like smooth scrolling, Skyfire has been slamming out the updates as of late — but only for one platform. While the Flash/Silverlight-capable mobile browser is available for both Windows Mobile and Symbian, the latter edition hasn’t seen any updates in months… until today.
Skyfire mobile browser updates for worlds most-used operating system: Symbian
2010-01-20 GoMo News By Cian
Skyfire is one of the two major mobile-only web browsers out there. It’s an independent, downloadable mobile internet browser, with a design ethos of trying to make browsing the mobile web as much like the PC experience as possible. And today it has announced the launch of version 1.5 for Symbian smartphones - the most populous device OS in the world.
Skyfire is one of the two major mobile-only web browsers out there. It’s an independent, downloadable mobile internet browser, with a design ethos of trying to make browsing the mobile web as much like the PC experience as possible. And today it has announced the launch of version 1.5 for Symbian smartphones - the most populous device OS in the world.
Skyfire updates mobile browser for Symbian
2010-01-20 vnunet By Daniel Robinson
Skyfire 1.5 for Symbian supports high-res screens and a refreshed user interface
Skyfire 1.5 for Symbian supports high-res screens and a refreshed user interface
Skyfire Launches New Browsers for S60
2010-01-20 Phone Scoop By Eric M. Zeeman
Today Skyfire announced two new browsers for S60 devices. Skyfire 1.5 for S60 3rd Edition offers smoother scrolling; an updated user interface; and performance tweaks that make the browser perform faster.
Today Skyfire announced two new browsers for S60 devices. Skyfire 1.5 for S60 3rd Edition offers smoother scrolling; an updated user interface; and performance tweaks that make the browser perform faster.
Download Skyfire 1.5 for Symbian S60 v3 and v5 phones
2010-01-20 Fone Arena By Varun Krish
Skyfire just released an updated version of their browser for Symbian phones. You can download the version 1.5 of the Skyfire browser for both S60 v3 phones and S60 v5 touch phones. This update follows the launch of Skyfire 1. 5 for Windows Mobile in December 2009The browser for S60 3rd edition brings Smooth Scrolling , Updated UI for 3rd edition devices and Performance tweaks.
Skyfire just released an updated version of their browser for Symbian phones. You can download the version 1.5 of the Skyfire browser for both S60 v3 phones and S60 v5 touch phones. This update follows the launch of Skyfire 1. 5 for Windows Mobile in December 2009The browser for S60 3rd edition brings Smooth Scrolling , Updated UI for 3rd edition devices and Performance tweaks.
Skyfire launch v1.5 of their browser, now available for 3rd and 5th editions
2010-01-20 All About Symbian By Ewan Spence
Third party web browser Skyfire has released their latest version for Symbian smartphones. Version 1.5 updates the user interface for a smoother experience both in the updated UI and in the rendering engine, as well as making its debut on 5th edition devices.
Third party web browser Skyfire has released their latest version for Symbian smartphones. Version 1.5 updates the user interface for a smoother experience both in the updated UI and in the rendering engine, as well as making its debut on 5th edition devices.
Symbian Gets a New Skyfire Browser
2010-01-20 jkOnTheRun By James Kendrick
Remember Symbian? It’s still alive and kicking in spite of Nokia’s fascination with Maemo. Seriously, Symbian has got nothing to worry about as Nokia has made it clear they are still 100 percent behind the platform. Well, except for that portion of the company that is now behind Maemo. In any event, third party companies are still developing apps for Symbian, and the Skyfire browser has just opened up a new version for the platform.
Remember Symbian? It’s still alive and kicking in spite of Nokia’s fascination with Maemo. Seriously, Symbian has got nothing to worry about as Nokia has made it clear they are still 100 percent behind the platform. Well, except for that portion of the company that is now behind Maemo. In any event, third party companies are still developing apps for Symbian, and the Skyfire browser has just opened up a new version for the platform.
Skyfire Releases New Browsers for S60
2010-01-20 Phone News By Humberto Saabedra
Skyfire has released new versions of its popular mobile web browser for S60 3rd Edition and S60 5th Edition devices respectively.
Skyfire has released new versions of its popular mobile web browser for S60 3rd Edition and S60 5th Edition devices respectively.
Skyfire introduces version 1.5 for Symbian S60 smartphones
2010-01-20 MobileBurn By Todd Haselton
Skyfire today launched version 1.5 of its web browser for Symbian S60 3rd edition and 5th edition powered smart phones.
Skyfire today launched version 1.5 of its web browser for Symbian S60 3rd edition and 5th edition powered smart phones.
Skyfire 1.5 browser hits Symbian
2010-01-20 Mobile Entertainment Magazine By Tim Green
The newest iteration follows the release of Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile and is now available for download.
The newest iteration follows the release of Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile and is now available for download.
Why the Next BlackBerry Browser Won't Be So Terrible
2010-01-20 Gizmodo By John Herrman
This is a server-side compression system, a lot like the ones Opera and Skyfire use to make their mobile browsers so incredibly fast. Those companies have managed to make the rendering good enough that it's nearly indistinguishable from uncompressed content, and I imagine RIM could pull off the same. But you can download Skyfire and Opera Mini for BlackBerry right now, so what's the big deal?
This is a server-side compression system, a lot like the ones Opera and Skyfire use to make their mobile browsers so incredibly fast. Those companies have managed to make the rendering good enough that it's nearly indistinguishable from uncompressed content, and I imagine RIM could pull off the same. But you can download Skyfire and Opera Mini for BlackBerry right now, so what's the big deal?
What mobile phone web browser is the best?
2010-01-19 Phones Review
There are so many mobile phone web browsers that you can use and we would love to know which one is the best, the choice is pretty vast and the main ones that stick out have to be Safari, Android, WebOS, BlackBerry, Firefox for mobile and of course Internet Explorer Mobile.
There are so many mobile phone web browsers that you can use and we would love to know which one is the best, the choice is pretty vast and the main ones that stick out have to be Safari, Android, WebOS, BlackBerry, Firefox for mobile and of course Internet Explorer Mobile.
One door shuts, another opens in mobile browser war
2010-01-15 Reuters
As phone makers increasingly focus on developing their own browsers, mobile browser makers are turning to operators and new software stores to open new sales opportunities to make up for lost sales.
As phone makers increasingly focus on developing their own browsers, mobile browser makers are turning to operators and new software stores to open new sales opportunities to make up for lost sales.
LG eXpo Review
2010-01-15 ChipChick
Internet Explorer has been much improved in Windows Mobile 6.5. I don’t recall loading websites this fast in Windows Mobile 6, even on a 3G connection. On previous Windows Mobile phones we have recommend using Opera Mobile or SkyFire, which is a free web browsing app that offers a faster surfing experience on mobile devices.
Internet Explorer has been much improved in Windows Mobile 6.5. I don’t recall loading websites this fast in Windows Mobile 6, even on a 3G connection. On previous Windows Mobile phones we have recommend using Opera Mobile or SkyFire, which is a free web browsing app that offers a faster surfing experience on mobile devices.
Nexus One vs. HTC HD2: Web Browsing (Rematch!!)
2010-01-14 Pocket Now By Brandon Miniman
This time, it's the Nexus One versus Skyfire on the HD2, which is the fastest web browser available for Windows Mobile. In sheer speed, guess who wins?
This time, it's the Nexus One versus Skyfire on the HD2, which is the fastest web browser available for Windows Mobile. In sheer speed, guess who wins?
Opera Mobile 10 (Beta 2)
2010-01-05 PC Magazine By Jamie Lendino
Opera's various mobile browsers have been go-to upgrades for years. But several newer competitors—including the excellent Skyfire 1.5 and the Java-based BOLT 1.6—have moved the bar forward. Opera Software's latest Windows Mobile and Symbian browser, Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2, contains a refreshed interface, simple zoom controls, and faster performance. It still lacks Flash compatibility. But it's a worthy download that embarrasses the stock Microsoft and Nokia browsers.
Opera's various mobile browsers have been go-to upgrades for years. But several newer competitors—including the excellent Skyfire 1.5 and the Java-based BOLT 1.6—have moved the bar forward. Opera Software's latest Windows Mobile and Symbian browser, Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2, contains a refreshed interface, simple zoom controls, and faster performance. It still lacks Flash compatibility. But it's a worthy download that embarrasses the stock Microsoft and Nokia browsers.
My Favorite 14 Apps of 2009
2010-01-04 New York Times By Roy Furchgott
Looking back on the several hundred apps I have evaluated since the start of Gadgetwise, I thought a “Best Of” list would an appropriate way to kick off the new year. But how do I determine what’s best? Apps that are highest rated? Apps with highest number of downloads? Apps that I personally use most? No method seems really perfect, but what I settled on were the apps that I was most likely to show people when they asked “What do I need with a smartphone?”
Looking back on the several hundred apps I have evaluated since the start of Gadgetwise, I thought a “Best Of” list would an appropriate way to kick off the new year. But how do I determine what’s best? Apps that are highest rated? Apps with highest number of downloads? Apps that I personally use most? No method seems really perfect, but what I settled on were the apps that I was most likely to show people when they asked “What do I need with a smartphone?”
XBox Live Windows Mobile Phones a reality?
2009-12-31 TechShout
Windows Mobile was last in the news earlier this month as Skyfire released its 1. 1.5 version onto the Windows platform.
Windows Mobile was last in the news earlier this month as Skyfire released its 1. 1.5 version onto the Windows platform.
UCWEB Browser Hits Version 7.0
2009-12-31 Pocket Now By CJ Lippstreu
UC Browser is a popular Windows Mobile web browser that’s used by many users over in China. Like Opera Mini and Skyfire, it uses server-side rendering to help load pages faster.
UC Browser is a popular Windows Mobile web browser that’s used by many users over in China. Like Opera Mini and Skyfire, it uses server-side rendering to help load pages faster.
Firefox Mobile "Fennec" Delayed Too?
2009-12-30 Techie Buzz By Keith Dsouza
Delays in releases are always there, but it is often suicidal when you are entering the industry. Especially more when you are trying to compete with the likes of Opera Mini and Skyfire.
Delays in releases are always there, but it is often suicidal when you are entering the industry. Especially more when you are trying to compete with the likes of Opera Mini and Skyfire.
Firefox mobile, Opera Mini and the next-gen mobile browsers: what you need to know
2009-12-23 Crave By Stuart Dredge
The key area for innovation in 2010 is multimedia, and how browsers deal with full-fat web pages offering streaming music, video and animation. Third-party browsers like Skyfire led the way in this area at a time when the ones preloaded on handsets still balked at the sight of Flash elements.
The key area for innovation in 2010 is multimedia, and how browsers deal with full-fat web pages offering streaming music, video and animation. Third-party browsers like Skyfire led the way in this area at a time when the ones preloaded on handsets still balked at the sight of Flash elements.
Skyfire 1.5 Web Browser for Windows Mobile Now Available
2009-12-17 Brighthand By Ed Hardy
Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile is now available. Enhancements in the latest version of this web browser include support for high-resolution screens, a new user interface that is more finger friendly, crisper text, smoother zooming, and a full-screen mode.
Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile is now available. Enhancements in the latest version of this web browser include support for high-resolution screens, a new user interface that is more finger friendly, crisper text, smoother zooming, and a full-screen mode.
The iPhone overtakes Windows Mobile in popularity
2009-12-17 The Examiner By Daniel Nations
Microsoft has responded to the iPhone by working on a more iPhone-like Windows Mobile 7, but the major (and much needed) upgrade to their mobile platform isn't due out until late 2010. And it doesn't help that mobile Internet Explorer lags way behind the competition, though Windows Mobile phones can run the Skyfire browser, which is one of the best mobile browsers available.
Microsoft has responded to the iPhone by working on a more iPhone-like Windows Mobile 7, but the major (and much needed) upgrade to their mobile platform isn't due out until late 2010. And it doesn't help that mobile Internet Explorer lags way behind the competition, though Windows Mobile phones can run the Skyfire browser, which is one of the best mobile browsers available.
Skyfire Updates Windows Mobile Browser
2009-12-15 SmartPhone Today By James Alan Miller
Skyfire recently upgraded its web browser for Windows Mobile smartphones to version 1.5. Available for download here, Skyfire now include full support for high-resolution screens, a new user interface that is more finger friendly, crisper text, smoother zooming, and a full-screen mode that maximizes screen real estate.
Skyfire recently upgraded its web browser for Windows Mobile smartphones to version 1.5. Available for download here, Skyfire now include full support for high-resolution screens, a new user interface that is more finger friendly, crisper text, smoother zooming, and a full-screen mode that maximizes screen real estate.
Skyfire Unfurls v.1.5 for Windows Mobile
2009-12-14 TechShout
Skyfire unleashes its most reliable browser yet. According to the official Skyfire blog, its version 1.5 has now unveiled for Windows Mobile. Users who possess high resolution VGA screens can espy stunning graphics and crisp text in the latest browser.
Skyfire unleashes its most reliable browser yet. According to the official Skyfire blog, its version 1.5 has now unveiled for Windows Mobile. Users who possess high resolution VGA screens can espy stunning graphics and crisp text in the latest browser.
Softpedia's Week in Handsets: December 07-December 13 News and rumors on devices, apps and platforms
2009-12-13 Softpedia By Ionut Arghire
Another week, another batch of news, rumors and updates on mobile phones, applications and operating systems made it to the headlines. Since the end of 2009 is nearing, it seems that companies are either planning things for the upcoming year, or are entering the holiday season, yet there were still some very interesting tidbits that emerged during this week. The hottest stories have seen HTC and Motorola DROID as their main characters, the former with its lineup for the first half of 2010 leaked to the web, the latter with the Android 2.0.1 update already being rolled out to users.
Another week, another batch of news, rumors and updates on mobile phones, applications and operating systems made it to the headlines. Since the end of 2009 is nearing, it seems that companies are either planning things for the upcoming year, or are entering the holiday season, yet there were still some very interesting tidbits that emerged during this week. The hottest stories have seen HTC and Motorola DROID as their main characters, the former with its lineup for the first half of 2010 leaked to the web, the latter with the Android 2.0.1 update already being rolled out to users.
Opera Mobile 10 vs. SkyFire 1.5 Test
2009-12-12 SolSie By SolSie
CareAce put the 2 popular browsers on Windows Mobile to its pace: SkyFire 1.5 and Opera Mobile 10 beta. Both are designed for resistive touch screen and offer support for Flash and Silverlight.
CareAce put the 2 popular browsers on Windows Mobile to its pace: SkyFire 1.5 and Opera Mobile 10 beta. Both are designed for resistive touch screen and offer support for Flash and Silverlight.
Skyfire 1.5 Tour
2009-12-11 Pocket Now By Brandon Miniman
In this video we take a look at Skyfire's latest and greatest, version 1.5. New to this version is a revamped interface that moves closer to the look and feel of Opera Mobile and Opera Mini. The new version of Skyfire makes a good job at taking advantage of screen space, but we found it to be buggy at times. To get the browser, point your mobile browser to get.skyfire.com.
In this video we take a look at Skyfire's latest and greatest, version 1.5. New to this version is a revamped interface that moves closer to the look and feel of Opera Mobile and Opera Mini. The new version of Skyfire makes a good job at taking advantage of screen space, but we found it to be buggy at times. To get the browser, point your mobile browser to get.skyfire.com.
Top Ten Mobile Phone News Stories of the Week
2009-12-11 DialAPhone By Andrew Boxall
Here are ten of this week's top mobile phone news stories, including Android's image fix, Ovi news and a very golden Nokia phone.
Here are ten of this week's top mobile phone news stories, including Android's image fix, Ovi news and a very golden Nokia phone.
Skyfire 1.5 Quick Look
2009-12-10 Mobility Site By Chris Leckness
Yesterday we let everyone know about the new Skyfire release. I decided to take it for a test drive tonight. I looks really nice on the super sized HD2 screen. Have a look what?s been updated in this release:
Yesterday we let everyone know about the new Skyfire release. I decided to take it for a test drive tonight. I looks really nice on the super sized HD2 screen. Have a look what?s been updated in this release:
Skyfire browser v1.5 for Windows Mobile includes VGA support, improved touch interface
2009-12-10 MobileBurn By Brian James Kirk
Skyfire has updated its mobile web browser to version 1.5 for Windows Mobile devices.
Skyfire has updated its mobile web browser to version 1.5 for Windows Mobile devices.
Skyfire Browser Updated for Windows Mobile
2009-12-10 jkOnTheRun By James Kendrick
I am enjoying playing with the HTC HD2 and was happy to get word that the Skyfire browser had been updated for Windows Mobile. I grabbed it right away and am impressed with how well the browser has evolved. The new version has a full screen mode that maximizes the screen for the content ? something that the giant display on the HD2 really can take advantage of.
I am enjoying playing with the HTC HD2 and was happy to get word that the Skyfire browser had been updated for Windows Mobile. I grabbed it right away and am impressed with how well the browser has evolved. The new version has a full screen mode that maximizes the screen for the content ? something that the giant display on the HD2 really can take advantage of.
Skyfire 1.5 Browser For Windows Mobile Launches
2009-12-10 Information Week By Ed Hansberry
Skyfire has just taken their browser and upgraded it for Windows Mobile phones. The browser now supports Flash and Silverlight right in the browser just like your desktop. It also supports Ajax, which is what Gmail and other sites use to easily change what is on the screen without forcing a refresh.
Skyfire has just taken their browser and upgraded it for Windows Mobile phones. The browser now supports Flash and Silverlight right in the browser just like your desktop. It also supports Ajax, which is what Gmail and other sites use to easily change what is on the screen without forcing a refresh.
Skyfire 1.5 Available on Windows Mobile
2009-12-10 gsmdome By Yorga
Skyfire has just reached version 1.5 for the Windows Mobile platform, working on high resolution (VGA) screens like a charm, by displaying stunning graphics and crisp text. This WinMo version will be followed by a Symbian one with support for touchscreen and high res phones.
Skyfire has just reached version 1.5 for the Windows Mobile platform, working on high resolution (VGA) screens like a charm, by displaying stunning graphics and crisp text. This WinMo version will be followed by a Symbian one with support for touchscreen and high res phones.
Skyfire 1.5 Made my Windows Mobile Phone a Useful Web Browsing Tool!
2009-12-10 Media Bistro By Todd Ogasawara
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know I have not been as enthusiastic as other mobile writers/bloggers about the Skyfire web browser. My past blog items had subject lines like...
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know I have not been as enthusiastic as other mobile writers/bloggers about the Skyfire web browser. My past blog items had subject lines like...
Skyfire 1.5 Brings Full Ajax, Flash, and Silverlight Support to WinMo Phones
2009-12-10 DailyTech By Jason Mick
Third party browser offers a compelling alternative to IE Mobile Windows Mobile, may not be the biggest player in the smart phone market, but current estimates indicate that it is still clinging to a 8-9 percent marketshare.That's a lot of smart phones.For those lucky WinMo users, a new edition of a third party browser has landed which provides a compelling alternative to Internet Explorer Mobile 6, the latest IE Mobile edition, which accompanied the release of Windows Mobile 6.5.
Third party browser offers a compelling alternative to IE Mobile Windows Mobile, may not be the biggest player in the smart phone market, but current estimates indicate that it is still clinging to a 8-9 percent marketshare.That's a lot of smart phones.For those lucky WinMo users, a new edition of a third party browser has landed which provides a compelling alternative to Internet Explorer Mobile 6, the latest IE Mobile edition, which accompanied the release of Windows Mobile 6.5.
Skyfire 1.5 for WM now released, supports Flash 10
2009-12-10 PhoneArena By PhotoArena Team
The developers of Skyfire have released version 1.5 of their popular browser and the new edition brings along quite a few novelty features. First, the program now comes with full support for Flash 10 and Silverlight 1.5, interface optimized for handsets with touch-sensitive displays with VGA and WVGA native resolution, allows for full screen page overviews and kinetic scrolling and hould be faster than ever. Skyfire 1.5 is currently compatible with Windows Mobile phones only, but the list of supported handsets will soon be expanded to include devices based on Symbian S60 3rd and 5th Edition.
The developers of Skyfire have released version 1.5 of their popular browser and the new edition brings along quite a few novelty features. First, the program now comes with full support for Flash 10 and Silverlight 1.5, interface optimized for handsets with touch-sensitive displays with VGA and WVGA native resolution, allows for full screen page overviews and kinetic scrolling and hould be faster than ever. Skyfire 1.5 is currently compatible with Windows Mobile phones only, but the list of supported handsets will soon be expanded to include devices based on Symbian S60 3rd and 5th Edition.
Skyfire 1.5 Now Available for WinMo Phones
2009-12-10 Phone Scoop By Eric M. Zeman
Users of Windows Phones can now download version 1.5 of the Skyfire browser. The new version offers a number of improvements, including support for both VGA (640?480) and WVGA (800?480) formats. Skyfire promises higher-rez display support is on the way. It also has a more finger-friendly user interface that has been redesigned to support features such as brings kinetic scrolling. It offers a full-screen mode for viewing, and Flash and Silverlight have each been updated as well. This version will work on touch and non-touch devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 through 6.5. Skyfire said it will have a Symbian version ready soon.
Users of Windows Phones can now download version 1.5 of the Skyfire browser. The new version offers a number of improvements, including support for both VGA (640?480) and WVGA (800?480) formats. Skyfire promises higher-rez display support is on the way. It also has a more finger-friendly user interface that has been redesigned to support features such as brings kinetic scrolling. It offers a full-screen mode for viewing, and Flash and Silverlight have each been updated as well. This version will work on touch and non-touch devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 through 6.5. Skyfire said it will have a Symbian version ready soon.
Skyfire 1.5 Available for Download With VGA support, new UI
2009-12-10 Softpedia By Ionut Arghire
When it comes to smartphones and their Internet connectivity capabilities, one of the main factors that can enhance the user experience is the browser that is available on the device. Windows Mobile phone users have now the possibility to enjoy an improved browsing experience through the use of the latest flavor of the Skyfire browser, namely version 1.5.0.15020.
When it comes to smartphones and their Internet connectivity capabilities, one of the main factors that can enhance the user experience is the browser that is available on the device. Windows Mobile phone users have now the possibility to enjoy an improved browsing experience through the use of the latest flavor of the Skyfire browser, namely version 1.5.0.15020.
Skyfire 1.5 for Windows Mobile Released
2009-12-09 WAPReview By Dennis Bournique
Another day another new mobile browser! Today Skyfire launched version 1.5 of its server assisted browser for Windows Mobile (aka Windows Phone).
Another day another new mobile browser! Today Skyfire launched version 1.5 of its server assisted browser for Windows Mobile (aka Windows Phone).
Skyfire updated to version 1.5, brings the pretty
2009-12-09 WMPowerUser.com By admin
Skyfire has always been a browser with outstanding functionality, but when it came to appearance it always lagged browsers like Opera Mobile.
Skyfire has always been a browser with outstanding functionality, but when it came to appearance it always lagged browsers like Opera Mobile.
Skyfire browser upgraded to version 1.5: Smoother, full-screen, full VGA support
2009-12-09 WM Experts By Phil Nickinson
The mobile browser battle is heating up again, and Skyfire is bringing it. The release of Skyfire 1.5 brings full-screen action, smoother scrolling and an even deeper experience.
The mobile browser battle is heating up again, and Skyfire is bringing it. The release of Skyfire 1.5 brings full-screen action, smoother scrolling and an even deeper experience.
Skyfire mobile browser gets full-screen mode, Flash 10
2009-12-09 CNET Download.com By Jessica Dolcourt
The Skyfire mobile browser has gone through some dramatic design changes in the last year. The most recent version released on Wednesday continues to adjust Skyfire's visual composition--as well as its guts and performance--on Windows Mobile touch-screen and standard phones.
The Skyfire mobile browser has gone through some dramatic design changes in the last year. The most recent version released on Wednesday continues to adjust Skyfire's visual composition--as well as its guts and performance--on Windows Mobile touch-screen and standard phones.
Skyfire 1.5 launches on Windows Mobile with improved UI, touchscreen enhancements, and more
2009-12-09 Into Mobile By Will Park
Skyfire, for those of you not yet aware, is the only web browser that supports every streaming media technology across multiple mobile platforms. As Skyfire's CEO Jeffrey Glueck puts it, "everything plays" on the Skyfire browser. And, with today's launch of Skyfire 1.5, the browser features sharper text, full-screen browsing for touchscreen phones and a revised, more finger-friendly user interface.
Skyfire, for those of you not yet aware, is the only web browser that supports every streaming media technology across multiple mobile platforms. As Skyfire's CEO Jeffrey Glueck puts it, "everything plays" on the Skyfire browser. And, with today's launch of Skyfire 1.5, the browser features sharper text, full-screen browsing for touchscreen phones and a revised, more finger-friendly user interface.
Skyfire 1.5 Brings More Speed, Less Ugly
2009-12-09 Gizmodo By John Herrman
Love that Skyfire can play any Flash videos, and optimize websites to load incredibly fast, but hate that it kind of looks like ass in the process? So does Skyfire! Which is why they've released version 1.5 for Windows Mobile.
Love that Skyfire can play any Flash videos, and optimize websites to load incredibly fast, but hate that it kind of looks like ass in the process? So does Skyfire! Which is why they've released version 1.5 for Windows Mobile.
Skyfire 1.5 Brings A New Interface And A Bunch Of Polish
2009-12-09 Mobile Crunch By Greg Kumparak
Skyfire has come a long way in the past few months. Since shedding the Beta tag back in May, it has grown into what is easily one of the best mobile browsers around. If nothing else, it's still the only cross-platform mobile browser able to churn through Flash 10, Silverlight, and a ton of other media formats generally reserved for the PC.
Skyfire has come a long way in the past few months. Since shedding the Beta tag back in May, it has grown into what is easily one of the best mobile browsers around. If nothing else, it's still the only cross-platform mobile browser able to churn through Flash 10, Silverlight, and a ton of other media formats generally reserved for the PC.
Skyfire Lights Up New Version Of Rich Windows Mobile Browser
2009-12-09 Tech Crunch By Leena Rao
Skyfire, the developers of a "game-changing" PC-like web-browser for mobile devices, has launched a new version of its browser for Windows Mobile. Skyfire is free and the only browser of the bunch to support Flash, Silverlight, and a number of other technologies generally reserved for desktop browsers, hence the comparison to a PC browser. Skyfire, which has over one million users, supports devices from Nokia, Samsung, LG, HTC, Palm, Motorola, and is BlackBerry.
Skyfire, the developers of a "game-changing" PC-like web-browser for mobile devices, has launched a new version of its browser for Windows Mobile. Skyfire is free and the only browser of the bunch to support Flash, Silverlight, and a number of other technologies generally reserved for desktop browsers, hence the comparison to a PC browser. Skyfire, which has over one million users, supports devices from Nokia, Samsung, LG, HTC, Palm, Motorola, and is BlackBerry.
Skyfire 1.5 mobile browser outruns Firefox - for now
2009-12-09 Venture Beat By Paul Boutin
Mobile browsers are replaying the browser wars of the 1990s. With no clear better-than-the-rest winner, phone owners are trying everything available. Opera, Internet Explorer, Mozilla's Firefox for mobile (codenamed Fennec until its formal release) and several others have a fighting chance. Even on the iPhone, indie browser iNetDual one-ups the phone's built-in Safari browser by adding split-screen capability so you can see two Web pages at once.
Mobile browsers are replaying the browser wars of the 1990s. With no clear better-than-the-rest winner, phone owners are trying everything available. Opera, Internet Explorer, Mozilla's Firefox for mobile (codenamed Fennec until its formal release) and several others have a fighting chance. Even on the iPhone, indie browser iNetDual one-ups the phone's built-in Safari browser by adding split-screen capability so you can see two Web pages at once.
Skyfire 1.5 Released - Hi-Res Is Here!
2009-12-09 Fuze Mobility By David K
One of the biggest complaints with Skyfire has always been that it didn't render in VGA or WVGA and the results were boxy text that wasn't as sharp as our screens. Notice the use of the past tense? With Skyfire 1.5 comes full VGA and WVGA support so you can finally view websites in all their glory. But that?s just the beginning. They also revised the user interface to make it friendlier, added kinetic scrolling, enabled full screen mode (with no UI to block portions of the screen), updated Flash and Silverlight support and upgraded performance. They've also improved the homepage so that you can have your Twitter, Gmail and other feeds waiting for you.
One of the biggest complaints with Skyfire has always been that it didn't render in VGA or WVGA and the results were boxy text that wasn't as sharp as our screens. Notice the use of the past tense? With Skyfire 1.5 comes full VGA and WVGA support so you can finally view websites in all their glory. But that?s just the beginning. They also revised the user interface to make it friendlier, added kinetic scrolling, enabled full screen mode (with no UI to block portions of the screen), updated Flash and Silverlight support and upgraded performance. They've also improved the homepage so that you can have your Twitter, Gmail and other feeds waiting for you.
Top 10 Free Windows Mobile Apps
2009-12-01 PC Magazine
Got Flash? Opera Mobile doesn't, but Skyfire 1.0 does; while it doesn't quite beat Opera's browser in usability, it makes up for it with Flash support. We say to just get both. Download Opera by going to the manufacturer's Web site listed above; Skyfire is available through the Windows Marketplace.
Got Flash? Opera Mobile doesn't, but Skyfire 1.0 does; while it doesn't quite beat Opera's browser in usability, it makes up for it with Flash support. We say to just get both. Download Opera by going to the manufacturer's Web site listed above; Skyfire is available through the Windows Marketplace.
15 best free Windows Mobile apps
2009-11-23 TechRadar By Mary Branscombe
Phone manufacturers and mobile operators include a handful of apps on new devices but there are literally thousands of other Windows Mobile apps out there. The problem is that there's no one place to look for apps: as well as the new Windows Marketplace for Mobile and the Handango store, there are hundreds of mobile software developers, large and small, with their own sites. This is our pick of the best Windows Mobile apps - and where to find them.
Phone manufacturers and mobile operators include a handful of apps on new devices but there are literally thousands of other Windows Mobile apps out there. The problem is that there's no one place to look for apps: as well as the new Windows Marketplace for Mobile and the Handango store, there are hundreds of mobile software developers, large and small, with their own sites. This is our pick of the best Windows Mobile apps - and where to find them.
Alternative mobile browsers tested: Skyfire vs Opera Mobile vs Fennec vs Safari vs Internet Explorer vs BlackBerry
2009-11-16 Crave By Flora Graham
Surfing on your phone doesn't mean riding it over wind-swept waves -- it's actually worth getting on the mobile Web. Mobile browsers are doing a good job of bringing the Internet to life, even on the tiny screens and anaemic processors of our phones.
Surfing on your phone doesn't mean riding it over wind-swept waves -- it's actually worth getting on the mobile Web. Mobile browsers are doing a good job of bringing the Internet to life, even on the tiny screens and anaemic processors of our phones.
Skyfire Mobile Web Browser Preview 2
2009-09-25 Brighthand By Ed Hardy
Skyfire has released a new version of its eponymous mobile web browser. It's still a beta, but all of the earlier betas have been impressive, and the latest one is no exception.
Skyfire has released a new version of its eponymous mobile web browser. It's still a beta, but all of the earlier betas have been impressive, and the latest one is no exception.
Skyfire Looks Beyond The Browser
2009-09-22 Forbes.com By Elizabeth Woyke
Smart phones promise to bring you the Web and all its time-saving (and time-wasting) features in a mobile device. But as many consumers have discovered, smart-phone Web browsers differ widely in speed, ease of use and comprehensiveness.
Smart phones promise to bring you the Web and all its time-saving (and time-wasting) features in a mobile device. But as many consumers have discovered, smart-phone Web browsers differ widely in speed, ease of use and comprehensiveness.
Where to Watch the Obama Health Care Speech Tonight
2009-09-09 Mashable By Barb Dybwad
Windows Mobile users might want to check out the full-featured Skyfire browser, which should be able to provide a not too painful streaming experience from the above sources.
Windows Mobile users might want to check out the full-featured Skyfire browser, which should be able to provide a not too painful streaming experience from the above sources.
Skyfire adds Gmail integration, search history and Facebook thumbnails
2009-09-02 Into Mobile By Will Park
Skyfire, the up-and-coming mobile web browser has just released a handful of new features. The Skyfire browser uses a client-server setup to process all web pages on super-powerful computers that you would never be able to afford. That makes for really fast page-load times and even streaming media like Flash or Silverlight content. Yesterday, Skyfire made a bunch of upgrades to these servers, enabling a slew of new features. Skyfire now supports full Gmail integration, the ability to browse your past searches and Facebook media thumbnails for albums.
Skyfire, the up-and-coming mobile web browser has just released a handful of new features. The Skyfire browser uses a client-server setup to process all web pages on super-powerful computers that you would never be able to afford. That makes for really fast page-load times and even streaming media like Flash or Silverlight content. Yesterday, Skyfire made a bunch of upgrades to these servers, enabling a slew of new features. Skyfire now supports full Gmail integration, the ability to browse your past searches and Facebook media thumbnails for albums.
SkyFire Labs Raises $5 Million for Rich Media Mobile Browser
2009-09-02 DigitalMediaWire By Mark Hefflinger
SkyFire Labs, a developer of rich media-focused mobile Web browsers, has raised $5 million in its third round of venture capital financing, PEHub.com reported, citing a regulatory filing.
SkyFire Labs, a developer of rich media-focused mobile Web browsers, has raised $5 million in its third round of venture capital financing, PEHub.com reported, citing a regulatory filing.
Nitin Bandari co-founded Skyfire raises $5 Million
2009-09-02 Silicon India
A Mountain View-based developer of mobile Web browsers Skyfire, has raised $5 million in third-round funding. The funding comes from the company's existing investors - Lightspeed Venture Partners, Trinity Ventures, and Matrix Partners.
A Mountain View-based developer of mobile Web browsers Skyfire, has raised $5 million in third-round funding. The funding comes from the company's existing investors - Lightspeed Venture Partners, Trinity Ventures, and Matrix Partners.
Skyfire Raises $5 Million for Cellphone Browser
2009-09-02 New York Times - Dealbook
Skyfire, which aims to make Web browsing on cellphones as fast and easy as it is on desktop computers, has raised $5 million in new funding.
Skyfire, which aims to make Web browsing on cellphones as fast and easy as it is on desktop computers, has raised $5 million in new funding.
Have Browser Will Travel - A good mobile Web browser can make all the difference on the road.
2009-09-01 PC Magazine By Jamie Lendino
There's no question that today's smartphones are a godsend to high-tech travelers. But what good is a Web-enabled phone if its browser is cumbersome or slow? With the right handset and browser software, you can surf all manner of desktop-level sites, without having to carry a laptop with you or find a nearby desktop PC. Here are our picks for the best of the mobile browser market.
There's no question that today's smartphones are a godsend to high-tech travelers. But what good is a Web-enabled phone if its browser is cumbersome or slow? With the right handset and browser software, you can surf all manner of desktop-level sites, without having to carry a laptop with you or find a nearby desktop PC. Here are our picks for the best of the mobile browser market.
SkyFire Raises $5 Million More For Rich Mobile Browser
2009-09-01 Tech Crunch By Robin Wauters
SkyFire is getting ready to roll with its rich mobile browser. Last May, the company (finally) released its Symbian program after a long beta trial and announced that a BlackBerry version was in the works.
SkyFire is getting ready to roll with its rich mobile browser. Last May, the company (finally) released its Symbian program after a long beta trial and announced that a BlackBerry version was in the works.
Skyfire raises $5M more for better mobile browsing
2009-09-01 Venture Beat By Anthony Ha
Skyfire, make web browsing on your mobile phone as fast and easy as it is on your desktop computer, has raised $5 million in new funding.
Skyfire, make web browsing on your mobile phone as fast and easy as it is on your desktop computer, has raised $5 million in new funding.
Skyfire Raises $5 Million More In Second Round Of Capital
2009-09-01 MocoNews By Tricia Duryee
Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire has raised $5 million in a third second round of funding, according to a regulatory filing. peHUB reports the company previously raised $17.8 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. No new investors were listed on the filing. UPDATE: A spokesperson clarified that the new funding will be part of the company's second round, totaling $18 million. Altogether, the company has raised $22.8 million.
Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire has raised $5 million in a third second round of funding, according to a regulatory filing. peHUB reports the company previously raised $17.8 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. No new investors were listed on the filing. UPDATE: A spokesperson clarified that the new funding will be part of the company's second round, totaling $18 million. Altogether, the company has raised $22.8 million.
Skyfire 1.1 preview edition
2009-08-24 All About Symbian By Rafe Blandford
Version 1.1 of Skyfire, the mobile browser that aims to offer a 'PC-like' browsing experience, is now available. The update delivers a number of significant improvements including zooming and scrolling optimisations, updated reconnect behaviour, better recognition of mobiles sites, and support for legacy WAP sites. Read on for our short initial preview.
Version 1.1 of Skyfire, the mobile browser that aims to offer a 'PC-like' browsing experience, is now available. The update delivers a number of significant improvements including zooming and scrolling optimisations, updated reconnect behaviour, better recognition of mobiles sites, and support for legacy WAP sites. Read on for our short initial preview.
The Month In Windows Mobile Apps: Fancy Browsing, Telephone Magic, and an App Store
2009-08-09 Gizmodo By John Herrman
You name it, we've got it: Sexy search tools! Google Voice! Upstart app stores! Maps, with stuff on them! Radio! Emulators, from the future! Fresh new browsers! It's all in a day's month's work for Windows Mobile.
You name it, we've got it: Sexy search tools! Google Voice! Upstart app stores! Maps, with stuff on them! Radio! Emulators, from the future! Fresh new browsers! It's all in a day's month's work for Windows Mobile.
Skyfire adds Gmail integration, search history and Facebook thumbnails
2009-08-07 Into Mobile By Will Park
Skyfire, the up-and-coming mobile web browser has just released a handful of new features. The Skyfire browser uses a client-server setup to process all web pages on super-powerful computers that you would never be able to afford. That makes for really fast page-load times and even streaming media like Flash or Silverlight content. Yesterday, Skyfire made a bunch of upgrades to these servers, enabling a slew of new features. Skyfire now supports full Gmail integration, the ability to browse your past searches and Facebook media thumbnails for albums.
Skyfire, the up-and-coming mobile web browser has just released a handful of new features. The Skyfire browser uses a client-server setup to process all web pages on super-powerful computers that you would never be able to afford. That makes for really fast page-load times and even streaming media like Flash or Silverlight content. Yesterday, Skyfire made a bunch of upgrades to these servers, enabling a slew of new features. Skyfire now supports full Gmail integration, the ability to browse your past searches and Facebook media thumbnails for albums.
Brands find mobile adds potential to CRM mix
2009-07-13 DM News By Dianna Dilworth
More brands are looking to add the mobile channel to build relationships and be a part of the CRM mix. Sears, FedEx, The Weather Channel and1-800-Flowers are all using this medium to engage consumers on a deeper level.
More brands are looking to add the mobile channel to build relationships and be a part of the CRM mix. Sears, FedEx, The Weather Channel and1-800-Flowers are all using this medium to engage consumers on a deeper level.
Mobile browsing startup Skyfire gets new CEO from Travelocity
2009-07-09 Venture Beat By Anthony Ha
Skyfire, a company that brings a rich web browsing experience to smartphones, just announced a new chief executive -- Jeffrey Glueck, who left his position as Travelocity's chief marketing officer earlier this year.
Skyfire, a company that brings a rich web browsing experience to smartphones, just announced a new chief executive -- Jeffrey Glueck, who left his position as Travelocity's chief marketing officer earlier this year.
Skyfire Taps New CEO, BlackBerry Client Coming
2009-07-09 localmobilesearch By Greg Sterling
Skyfire announced that it had hired Travelocity CMO Jeffrey Glueck to run the company.
Skyfire announced that it had hired Travelocity CMO Jeffrey Glueck to run the company.
mocoNews - Industry Moves: Skyfire Appoints New CEO; Jeffrey Glueck Replaces Co-Founder
2009-07-08 Washington Post By Tricia Duryee
Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire, which makes a high-end browser for mobile phones that plays videos, said today that Jeffrey Glueck has been appointed to the position of CEO, and that co-founder Nitin Bhandari will step down from the position to become Chief Product Officer.
Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire, which makes a high-end browser for mobile phones that plays videos, said today that Jeffrey Glueck has been appointed to the position of CEO, and that co-founder Nitin Bhandari will step down from the position to become Chief Product Officer.
Skyfire mobile browser to become entertainment app platform
2009-07-08 Mobile Entertainment Magazine By Stuart Dredge
CEO Nitin Bhandari is stepping back to a role as chief product officer to oversee the process. His replacement as CEO is Jeffrey Glueck, who was previously chief marketing officer at online travel portal Travelocity.
CEO Nitin Bhandari is stepping back to a role as chief product officer to oversee the process. His replacement as CEO is Jeffrey Glueck, who was previously chief marketing officer at online travel portal Travelocity.
Skyfire names ex-Travelocity exec Glueck to CEO post
2009-07-08 Fierce Mobile Content By Jason Ankeny
Mobile browser developer Skyfire announced the appointment of Jeffrey Glueck as CEO. Glueck previously served as chief marketing officer with online travel services provider Travelocity, leading the firm's branding, customer experience, business development and advertising model efforts.
Mobile browser developer Skyfire announced the appointment of Jeffrey Glueck as CEO. Glueck previously served as chief marketing officer with online travel services provider Travelocity, leading the firm's branding, customer experience, business development and advertising model efforts.
Rich Mobile Browser Startup Skyfire Snags Travelocity Exec For Top Spot
2009-07-08 Tech Crunch By Leena Rao
Skyfire, the makers of the "game-changing" Skyfire mobile browser, has tapped Jeffrey Glueck to join the company as CEO.
Skyfire, the makers of the "game-changing" Skyfire mobile browser, has tapped Jeffrey Glueck to join the company as CEO.
Travelocity CMO Defects to Mobile Startup
2009-07-08 Adweek By Brian Morrissey
Travelocity CMO Jeff Glueck has left the online travel company to join mobile Web browser startup Skyfire as CEO.
Travelocity CMO Jeff Glueck has left the online travel company to join mobile Web browser startup Skyfire as CEO.
Industry Moves: Skyfire Appoints New CEO; Jeffrey Glueck Replaces Co-Founder
2009-07-08 MocoNews By Tricia Duryee
Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire, which makes a high-end browser for mobile phones that plays videos, said today that Jeffrey Glueck has been appointed to the position of CEO, and that co-founder Nitin Bhandari will step down from the position to become Chief Product Officer.
Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire, which makes a high-end browser for mobile phones that plays videos, said today that Jeffrey Glueck has been appointed to the position of CEO, and that co-founder Nitin Bhandari will step down from the position to become Chief Product Officer.
Skyfire snags Travelocity exec for CEO
2009-07-08 WM Experts By George Ponder
Skyfire has announced that Jeff Glueck, former CMO for Travelocity, will be taking over the helm as CEO.
Skyfire has announced that Jeff Glueck, former CMO for Travelocity, will be taking over the helm as CEO.
Travelocity CMO Joins Skyfire As CEO
2009-07-08 Direct Magazine
Jeffrey Glueck, the former chief marketing officer for Travelocity, has joined Skyfire as CEO. Skyfire makes browsers for mobile devices.
Jeffrey Glueck, the former chief marketing officer for Travelocity, has joined Skyfire as CEO. Skyfire makes browsers for mobile devices.
No Flash for the iPhone gives competitors a leg up
2009-06-24 San Francisco Examiner By Daniel Nations
The iPhone's Safari browser is already getting some competition from the recently-released Skyfire browser, which supports both Flash and AJAX and runs on Windows Mobile and Nokia smartphones with a Blackberry edition in the works. And not only does Skyfire allow mobile users to view rich websites, it is also very fast.
The iPhone's Safari browser is already getting some competition from the recently-released Skyfire browser, which supports both Flash and AJAX and runs on Windows Mobile and Nokia smartphones with a Blackberry edition in the works. And not only does Skyfire allow mobile users to view rich websites, it is also very fast.
How to: Upgrade Your Mobile Browsing Experience
2009-06-22 PC Magazine By Jamie Lendino
Skyfire scored with its first full-release candidate, which displays Flash, Silverlight, and AJAX content that the iPhone trips over and leaves blank...Windows Mobile fans struggling with IE Mobile should head straight for Skyfire Labs--and it also works on Symbian-powered Nokia E-series and N-series smartphones as well.
Skyfire scored with its first full-release candidate, which displays Flash, Silverlight, and AJAX content that the iPhone trips over and leaves blank...Windows Mobile fans struggling with IE Mobile should head straight for Skyfire Labs--and it also works on Symbian-powered Nokia E-series and N-series smartphones as well.
SkyFire Web Browser Rocks on Windows Mobile
2009-06-16 Network World By Mitchell Ashley
Skyfire is fast... really fast. Just try zooming in and out on a page, or scrolling. Loading pages is quick too. And it gets better -- support for dynamic web sites. Skyfire supports Flash 10, Silverlight, QuickTime, Windows Media Player, and Realplayer. So now you can tread where iPhones fear to go... sites with Flash.
Skyfire is fast... really fast. Just try zooming in and out on a page, or scrolling. Loading pages is quick too. And it gets better -- support for dynamic web sites. Skyfire supports Flash 10, Silverlight, QuickTime, Windows Media Player, and Realplayer. So now you can tread where iPhones fear to go... sites with Flash.
Skyfire seals another mobile deal, with cellity
2009-06-16 GoMo News By Cian
Mobile browser Skyfire has announced a "cooperation" with mobile communications hub cellity. The deal means that users of each service will have easy access to the other - a link to cellity will appear in Skyfires bookmarks, and cellity will include a direct download link for the mobile browser.
Mobile browser Skyfire has announced a "cooperation" with mobile communications hub cellity. The deal means that users of each service will have easy access to the other - a link to cellity will appear in Skyfires bookmarks, and cellity will include a direct download link for the mobile browser.
SkyFire Mobile Browser 1.0 and the Flash User Experience
2009-06-16 InsideRIA By Kevin Suttle
SkyFire mobile browser...is one of the few pieces of mobile software capable of bringing a true Flash experience to your device, something not even the iPhone can do.
SkyFire mobile browser...is one of the few pieces of mobile software capable of bringing a true Flash experience to your device, something not even the iPhone can do.
Skyfire 1.0 for Windows Mobile
2009-06-12 PC Magazine By Jamie Lendino
[Skyfire is] a powerful option for viewing the Flash or AJAX content that chokes other mobile browsers?including the ones built into the iPhone 3G and the Android-powered T-Mobile G1.
[Skyfire is] a powerful option for viewing the Flash or AJAX content that chokes other mobile browsers?including the ones built into the iPhone 3G and the Android-powered T-Mobile G1.
Skyfire and MocoSpace partner to bring mobile browsing and social networking closer
2009-06-09 GoMo News By Cian
Mobile web browser Skyfire today announced that it is entering a partnership with MocoSpace - one of the biggest mobile social networks around.
Mobile web browser Skyfire today announced that it is entering a partnership with MocoSpace - one of the biggest mobile social networks around.
Skyfire -- Fastest Browser For Windows Mobile & Symbian
2009-06-04 One Tip A Day
Skyfire is a new mobile browser for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60, that is unbelievably quick. It's so fast it knocks the socks off the iPhone and G1.
Skyfire is a new mobile browser for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60, that is unbelievably quick. It's so fast it knocks the socks off the iPhone and G1.
Hot products, video games
2009-06-04 Herald Tribune
Skyfire (skyfire.com). This free mobile browser does what no other phone browsers do -- run flash videos.
Skyfire (skyfire.com). This free mobile browser does what no other phone browsers do -- run flash videos.
Review: Skyfire 1.0 mobile browser
2009-06-02 vnunet By Daniel Robinson
Skyfire comes the closest to the desktop experience of any we have so far seen, and it's a free download.
Skyfire comes the closest to the desktop experience of any we have so far seen, and it's a free download.
Skyfire Reaches v1.0 Final
2009-06-01 SlashPhone By Kim Poh Liaw
Already available in beta since Q4 last year, Skyfire has announced its first final version, version 1.0 of its mobile browser.
Already available in beta since Q4 last year, Skyfire has announced its first final version, version 1.0 of its mobile browser.
Skyfire mobile browser released for Windows Mobile and Symbian phones
2009-05-31 APCMag.com By David Flynn
Finally out of beta, the fresh-baked Skyfire promises to bring desktop-class browsing--with full support for Flash and AJAX--to Windows Mobile and Nokia Symbian S60.3 phones.
Finally out of beta, the fresh-baked Skyfire promises to bring desktop-class browsing--with full support for Flash and AJAX--to Windows Mobile and Nokia Symbian S60.3 phones.
Skyfire Flash Friendly Mobile Browser Hits v1.0
2009-05-29 Trusted Review By Gordon Kelly
Perhaps the coolest part of the browser however is compatibility with Flash 10, Silverlight 2, Ajax and Javascript - an industry first.
Perhaps the coolest part of the browser however is compatibility with Flash 10, Silverlight 2, Ajax and Javascript - an industry first.
Review: Skyfire Mobile Browser: Is This The Browser To Beat?
2009-05-29 Tom's Guide By Mary Branscombe
Skyfire can handle just about any Web page, including iframes, in-place pop-ups like calendar pickers, and the browsing widget on Flickr that lets you scroll through a photo stream without changing the page.
Skyfire can handle just about any Web page, including iframes, in-place pop-ups like calendar pickers, and the browsing widget on Flickr that lets you scroll through a photo stream without changing the page.
Skyfire mobile browser comes out of beta
2009-05-27 ZDNet Blogs By David Meyer
The first fully fledged version of the Skyfire mobile web browser for phones has been released.
The first fully fledged version of the Skyfire mobile web browser for phones has been released.
Skyfire: a better handheld browser?
2009-05-27 ComputerWorld By Richi Jennings
In a special IT Blogwatch Extra, Skyfire lights up the blogosphere. It's an alternate Web browser for Windows Mobile, Symbian, and BlackBerry. Richi Jennings discovers that, by all accounts, it's really rather good...
In a special IT Blogwatch Extra, Skyfire lights up the blogosphere. It's an alternate Web browser for Windows Mobile, Symbian, and BlackBerry. Richi Jennings discovers that, by all accounts, it's really rather good...
Skyfire aims high in battle of mobile browsers
2009-05-27 Financial Times By Chris Nuttall
While Francois Truffaut harshly argued that Britain and cinema were incompatible terms, the same condemnation could justifiably apply to mobile phones and web browsers.
While Francois Truffaut harshly argued that Britain and cinema were incompatible terms, the same condemnation could justifiably apply to mobile phones and web browsers.
Rich mobile browser Skyfire launches version 1.0
2009-05-27 Techmeme By Anthony Ha
Skyfire, a mobile browser that wants to bring the full desktop web experience to mobile phones, is taking its product out of beta testing today and launching version 1.0.Sometimes, that's a signal that a service is ready for mass usage ?
Skyfire, a mobile browser that wants to bring the full desktop web experience to mobile phones, is taking its product out of beta testing today and launching version 1.0.Sometimes, that's a signal that a service is ready for mass usage ?
Skyfire Leaves Beta, Steals Windows Mobile Browsing Crown
2009-05-27 Gizmodo By John Herrman
Skyfire, the server-compressed mobile browser that promises "the full web," i.e. Flash support, on Windows Mobile and Symbian phones, has graduated from its excruciatingly long testing period. In a word, it's great.
Skyfire, the server-compressed mobile browser that promises "the full web," i.e. Flash support, on Windows Mobile and Symbian phones, has graduated from its excruciatingly long testing period. In a word, it's great.
Skyfire browser hits version 1.0 -- but not for BlackBerry just yet
2009-05-27 Engadget Mobile By Chris Ziegler
Ironically, it could be argued that it's BlackBerry OS in most desperate need of a mega-capable browser right now, but to start off, Skyfire's tying up some loose ends and going gold with the Windows Mobile and S60 versions of its well-received app. Reflecting the impressive length, width, and girth of the WinMo version's private and beta periods, 1.0 is said to feature some key improvements around performance, battery drain, better navigation and a new search feature. The gold builds are available now over at Skyfire's website, and don't fret, BlackBerry folks -- we're told a public beta is next on the company's radar.
Ironically, it could be argued that it's BlackBerry OS in most desperate need of a mega-capable browser right now, but to start off, Skyfire's tying up some loose ends and going gold with the Windows Mobile and S60 versions of its well-received app. Reflecting the impressive length, width, and girth of the WinMo version's private and beta periods, 1.0 is said to feature some key improvements around performance, battery drain, better navigation and a new search feature. The gold builds are available now over at Skyfire's website, and don't fret, BlackBerry folks -- we're told a public beta is next on the company's radar.
Skyfire 1.0 rolls out for WM and Symbian, rocks on the E71x
2009-05-27 ZDNet Blogs By Matthew Miller
Skyfire is a proxy-based web browser that runs on millions of mobile phones around the world. The browser has been in beta for some time and I have tested it out on Windows Mobile and S60 devices in the past. I was pleased to see them announce version 1.0 (PDF press release) today for immediate availability and download. Skyfire supports Flash 10, Silverlight 2, Ajax, Javascript, and more. The browser has integrated Facebook and Twitter feeds on the Start Page too and lets you share and publish any web page to Facebook and Twitter with a single click.
Skyfire is a proxy-based web browser that runs on millions of mobile phones around the world. The browser has been in beta for some time and I have tested it out on Windows Mobile and S60 devices in the past. I was pleased to see them announce version 1.0 (PDF press release) today for immediate availability and download. Skyfire supports Flash 10, Silverlight 2, Ajax, Javascript, and more. The browser has integrated Facebook and Twitter feeds on the Start Page too and lets you share and publish any web page to Facebook and Twitter with a single click.
Skyfire mobile browser reaches 1.0
2009-05-27 CNET Download.com By Jessica Dolcourt
A little over a year after Skyfire began making a splash, the Silicon Valley startup has officially released version 1.0 of its free third-party mobile browser for Windows Mobile and Symbian phones. During its beta tenure, the newbie browser whipped up its fair share of excitement and kudos. Indeed, Skyfire has arrived at its first full release with a fairly fast and solid mobile browser offering. From a usability standpoint, its streaming video and social bent are Skyfire's strengths. Small, but significant navigation holes are drawbacks in what is an otherwise stable and serious effort.
A little over a year after Skyfire began making a splash, the Silicon Valley startup has officially released version 1.0 of its free third-party mobile browser for Windows Mobile and Symbian phones. During its beta tenure, the newbie browser whipped up its fair share of excitement and kudos. Indeed, Skyfire has arrived at its first full release with a fairly fast and solid mobile browser offering. From a usability standpoint, its streaming video and social bent are Skyfire's strengths. Small, but significant navigation holes are drawbacks in what is an otherwise stable and serious effort.
Skyfire Mobile Browser Hits the Big 1.0
2009-05-27 jkOnTheRun By Kevin C. Tofel
Hoping to take mobile web browsing to new places, Skyfire finally goes gold with the release of version 1.0. The browser has been in beta form for some time, but has impressed us nonetheless. Today, anyone with a Windows Mobile (touchscreen or not) or supported Symbian S60 device can download the application for a richer Internet experience.
Hoping to take mobile web browsing to new places, Skyfire finally goes gold with the release of version 1.0. The browser has been in beta form for some time, but has impressed us nonetheless. Today, anyone with a Windows Mobile (touchscreen or not) or supported Symbian S60 device can download the application for a richer Internet experience.
Rich mobile browser Skyfire launches faster version 1.0
2009-05-27 Venture Beat By Anthony Ha
Skyfire, a mobile browser that wants to bring the full desktop web experience to mobile phones, is taking its product out of beta testing today and launching version 1.0. Sometimes, that?s a signal that a service is ready for mass usage, but it looks like Skyfire is pretty big already, with more than 1 million users.
Skyfire, a mobile browser that wants to bring the full desktop web experience to mobile phones, is taking its product out of beta testing today and launching version 1.0. Sometimes, that?s a signal that a service is ready for mass usage, but it looks like Skyfire is pretty big already, with more than 1 million users.
Skyfire 1.0 Mobile Web Browser Launches
2009-05-27 Channel Web By Brian Kraemer
Skyfire has unveiled version 1.0 of its free mobile Web browser that aims to bring a PC-like experience to browsing the Internet on a mobile phone.
Skyfire has unveiled version 1.0 of its free mobile Web browser that aims to bring a PC-like experience to browsing the Internet on a mobile phone.
Today Skyfire is an Integer
2009-05-27 Channel 10 By Larry Larsen
Congratulations to the folks at Skyfire who today release version 1.0 of their mobile browser. With support for Silverlight, Flash, Quicktime, and full AJAX, Skyfire is a desktop web browser running on phone hardware.
Congratulations to the folks at Skyfire who today release version 1.0 of their mobile browser. With support for Silverlight, Flash, Quicktime, and full AJAX, Skyfire is a desktop web browser running on phone hardware.
Skyfire mobile browser 1.0 launches
2009-05-27 TechRadar By Adam Hartley
Mobile phone browser Skyfire launches its latest version 1.0 this week, promising a faster, better and all round cleverer internet browsing experience on your mobile phone.
Mobile phone browser Skyfire launches its latest version 1.0 this week, promising a faster, better and all round cleverer internet browsing experience on your mobile phone.
Skyfire Launches Version 1.0 of Mobile Browser
2009-05-27 PC Magazine By Jamie Lendino
Skyfire, the company behind the free mobile browser of the same name, just released version 1.0 of its flagship app, which is available for download now at get.skyfire.com.
Skyfire, the company behind the free mobile browser of the same name, just released version 1.0 of its flagship app, which is available for download now at get.skyfire.com.
Skyfire Mobile Browser Reaches 1.0 Release, Officially Kicks Other Browsers' Tails
2009-05-27 Information Week By Eric Zeman
If you are interested in watching video content on Hulu.com or YouTube directly from your mobile phone's browser, the latest version of Skyfire is for you. Today's update brings the mobile browser to a full 1.0 release for Windows Mobile and S60 smartphones, and it comes chock full of video-processing power.
If you are interested in watching video content on Hulu.com or YouTube directly from your mobile phone's browser, the latest version of Skyfire is for you. Today's update brings the mobile browser to a full 1.0 release for Windows Mobile and S60 smartphones, and it comes chock full of video-processing power.
Skyfire 1.0 web browser now available for most platforms!
2009-05-27 All About Symbian
After a lengthy (but evidently productive) beta period, the Skyfire (cross-platform) web browser has now been released as a full v1.0. You may remember that Skyfire, like Opera Mini, is a proxy-based browser, in that all web content is parsed and compressed before making its way to your phone, saving time and bandwidth. Skyfire's main advantages over Opera Mini are that it offers full multimedia (including Silverlight, Flash video, RealMedia, etc) and Ajax support, meaning that it should work with just about any web site. Skyfire's Raj Singh claims that Skyfire have effectively reduced 'click fear'. Read on for screens, what's new, videos and some useful links.
After a lengthy (but evidently productive) beta period, the Skyfire (cross-platform) web browser has now been released as a full v1.0. You may remember that Skyfire, like Opera Mini, is a proxy-based browser, in that all web content is parsed and compressed before making its way to your phone, saving time and bandwidth. Skyfire's main advantages over Opera Mini are that it offers full multimedia (including Silverlight, Flash video, RealMedia, etc) and Ajax support, meaning that it should work with just about any web site. Skyfire's Raj Singh claims that Skyfire have effectively reduced 'click fear'. Read on for screens, what's new, videos and some useful links.
Skyfire mobile browser gets full release
2009-05-27 vnunet By Daniel Robinson
Skyfire has released the full version of its mobile browser that brings a PC-like web experience to smartphone users.
Skyfire has released the full version of its mobile browser that brings a PC-like web experience to smartphone users.
Yes! Skyfire's Awesome Mobile Browser Goes 1.0
2009-05-27 Center Networks By Allen Stern
I first reviewed the Skyfire mobile browser back last summer (check out the video demo below) and thought it was quite good. Many of you know that I use a Samsung Ace with Windows Mobile. I paid $25 for the Opera Mobile browser but frankly I rarely use Opera and have been using Skyfire nearly 100% of the time.
I first reviewed the Skyfire mobile browser back last summer (check out the video demo below) and thought it was quite good. Many of you know that I use a Samsung Ace with Windows Mobile. I paid $25 for the Opera Mobile browser but frankly I rarely use Opera and have been using Skyfire nearly 100% of the time.
Skyfire mobile browser gets full release
2009-05-27 Yahoo UK & Ireland By Daniel Robinson
Skyfire has released the full version of its mobile browser that brings a PC-like web experience to smartphone users.
Skyfire has released the full version of its mobile browser that brings a PC-like web experience to smartphone users.
Review: Skyfire web browser (Symbian)
2009-05-27 Pocket Picks By Stuart Houghton
Skyfire is the best Symbian browser by a country mile and a strong contender for best mobile browser overall.
Skyfire is the best Symbian browser by a country mile and a strong contender for best mobile browser overall.
Skyfire 1.0 mobile browser now available
2009-05-27 UnwiredView.com By Ilinca Nita
Skyfire supports a wide array of plug-ins, including Flash 10, Ajax, Silverlight 2 and Javascript, allowing users to browse any website and watch any web video or live event from their phones.
Skyfire supports a wide array of plug-ins, including Flash 10, Ajax, Silverlight 2 and Javascript, allowing users to browse any website and watch any web video or live event from their phones.
Skyfire mobile browser gets full release
2009-05-27 Yahoo UK & Ireland By Daniel Robinson
Available now as a free download, Skyfire displays web pages as they would appear on a PC, and allows users to zoom in to read text in a similar fashion to the Safari browser on Apple's iPhone.
Available now as a free download, Skyfire displays web pages as they would appear on a PC, and allows users to zoom in to read text in a similar fashion to the Safari browser on Apple's iPhone.
Skyfire Launches Version 1.0
2009-05-27 Mobile Marketing Magazine
Skyfire is the only mobile [browser] to share and publish any web page to Facebook and Twitter networks with one click.
Skyfire is the only mobile [browser] to share and publish any web page to Facebook and Twitter networks with one click.
Skyfire launches version 1.0
2009-05-27 Pocket-Lint By Duncan Geere
Skyfire, the freeware mobile phone browser that promises to deliver the full PC web to a mobile phone, has reached version 1.0.
Skyfire, the freeware mobile phone browser that promises to deliver the full PC web to a mobile phone, has reached version 1.0.
SkyFire Browser 1.0 for Windows Mobile 5 6 and Symbian Review
2009-05-27 Livecrunch
LaptopMag did review of three browsers [Opera, Safari, and Skyfire,] and Skyfire was the best of them all.
LaptopMag did review of three browsers [Opera, Safari, and Skyfire,] and Skyfire was the best of them all.
Skyfire Mobile Browser Reaches Version 1.0
2009-05-27 Mashable By Stan Schroeder
Skyfire, the mobile browser that promises a complete web browsing experience on your mobile phone (Flash included), has come out of a long private, then public beta testing period and is now available for download as version 1.0.
Skyfire, the mobile browser that promises a complete web browsing experience on your mobile phone (Flash included), has come out of a long private, then public beta testing period and is now available for download as version 1.0.
Move Over iPhone, Skyfire 1.0 Has Arrived
2009-05-27 About.com Guide to Web Trends By Daniel Nations
The Skyfire browser is a must-have download for Windows mobile users or anyone with a Symbian Nokia E or N series phone. It means no more mucking around with scaled down mobile versions of your favorite websites. You'll be surfing the real web.
The Skyfire browser is a must-have download for Windows mobile users or anyone with a Symbian Nokia E or N series phone. It means no more mucking around with scaled down mobile versions of your favorite websites. You'll be surfing the real web.
Skyfire mobile browser out of Beta, but what does it offer?
2009-05-27 ITProPortal By Tim Belfall
Skyfire, just out of Beta, [offers] rapid browsing even over low speed connections, supports Flash and Java based web sites and embedded video streaming. Compared to Safari with its non existent support for Flash, Skyfire is a revelation.
Skyfire, just out of Beta, [offers] rapid browsing even over low speed connections, supports Flash and Java based web sites and embedded video streaming. Compared to Safari with its non existent support for Flash, Skyfire is a revelation.
Skyfire 1.0 Debuts, Free Alternate Web Browser Leaves Beta
2009-05-27 Brighthand By Ed Hardy
The developers of Skyfire strive to bring a desktop browsing experience to smartphones, and it supports popular web standards and plug-ins such as Flash 10, Silverlight 2, Ajax, Javascript and more.
The developers of Skyfire strive to bring a desktop browsing experience to smartphones, and it supports popular web standards and plug-ins such as Flash 10, Silverlight 2, Ajax, Javascript and more.
Skyfire Launches Version 1.0 of Mobile Browser
2009-05-27 Yahoo! Tech By Jamie Lendino
Skyfire, the company behind the free mobile browser of the same name, just released version 1.0 of its flagship app, which is available for download now at get.skyfire.com.
Skyfire, the company behind the free mobile browser of the same name, just released version 1.0 of its flagship app, which is available for download now at get.skyfire.com.
Skyfire 1.0 mobile browser available now
2009-05-27 Seattle Times Post-Intelligencer By Ryan Kim
Now with, with Skyfire 1.0 launching today, the product looks like the real deal, offering a mobile web experience that provides good navigation, social networking integration and best of all, glorious web video.
Now with, with Skyfire 1.0 launching today, the product looks like the real deal, offering a mobile web experience that provides good navigation, social networking integration and best of all, glorious web video.
Skyfire Launches Version 1.0 of Mobile Browser
2009-05-27 PC Magazine By Jamie Lendino
Skyfire, the company behind the free mobile browser of the same name, just released version 1.0 of its flagship app, which is available for download now at get.skyfire.com.
Skyfire, the company behind the free mobile browser of the same name, just released version 1.0 of its flagship app, which is available for download now at get.skyfire.com.
App of the Week: Skyfire Loads Flash in a Flash
2009-05-20 New York Times By Roy Furchgott
Smartphones have become the browser battleground that the computer once was, and my hands-down favorite is Skyfire, a browser that is still in beta, but works on Windows and Symbian phones.
Smartphones have become the browser battleground that the computer once was, and my hands-down favorite is Skyfire, a browser that is still in beta, but works on Windows and Symbian phones.
App A Day: Skyfire
2009-04-23 San Francisco Chronicle By Dwight Silverman
Smart-phone browsers are the next big competitive battlefield, thanks to the advances Apple's made with its Mobile Safari. Windows Mobile users who have had to put up with the considerable limitations of Internet Explorer can now leap ahead of their iPhone-toting friends with Skyfire, which lets you do on a phone what few other browsers can do: watch Web-based Flash video.
Smart-phone browsers are the next big competitive battlefield, thanks to the advances Apple's made with its Mobile Safari. Windows Mobile users who have had to put up with the considerable limitations of Internet Explorer can now leap ahead of their iPhone-toting friends with Skyfire, which lets you do on a phone what few other browsers can do: watch Web-based Flash video.
3 Reasons Why Mobile Browsing Doubled Last Year
2009-03-17 jkOnTheRun By Kevin C.
That speeds up the ability to view web info on the phone as well: Skyfire, Opera Mini and Bolt all come to mind in this area. These three factors are laying the groundwork. As companies realize the growing audience for mobile consumption, they?ll migrate their information in ways that make it even easier and faster.
That speeds up the ability to view web info on the phone as well: Skyfire, Opera Mini and Bolt all come to mind in this area. These three factors are laying the groundwork. As companies realize the growing audience for mobile consumption, they?ll migrate their information in ways that make it even easier and faster.
Elevator Pitch: Skyfire has designs on your mobile browsing habits
2009-02-19 Guardian (UK)
Since 2006, Skyfire has been trying to do something different with your mobile web experience by simply making it better.
Since 2006, Skyfire has been trying to do something different with your mobile web experience by simply making it better.
Skyfire Mobile Browser Adds Social Media
2009-02-12 Lifehacker By Jason Fitzpatrick
Windows Mobile/Symbian only: A new version of Skyfire, the speedy, Flash-playing mobile browser we reviewed last year, gets a new release today with support for RSS, Facebook, and Twitter.
Windows Mobile/Symbian only: A new version of Skyfire, the speedy, Flash-playing mobile browser we reviewed last year, gets a new release today with support for RSS, Facebook, and Twitter.
Skyfire update to 0.9; even more PC-like web goodness
2009-02-12 The Boy Genius Report By Zach Epstein
In the age of streaming everything, mobile browsers are definitely not having an easy time keeping up. At best, streaming a video to an OEM smartphone browser is a complete mess; at worst, it?s impossible
In the age of streaming everything, mobile browsers are definitely not having an easy time keeping up. At best, streaming a video to an OEM smartphone browser is a complete mess; at worst, it?s impossible
Skyfire inching towards its first full release
2009-02-12 CNET Download.com By Jessica Dolcourt
Skyfire (coverage), the plucky mobile browser that could, inches closer to a full-version release on Thursday with version 0.9 beta for Symbian and Windows Mobile phones. Despite some rocky loading issues with our preview version, Skyfire's significant additions to its feature set leave much to be admired.
Skyfire (coverage), the plucky mobile browser that could, inches closer to a full-version release on Thursday with version 0.9 beta for Symbian and Windows Mobile phones. Despite some rocky loading issues with our preview version, Skyfire's significant additions to its feature set leave much to be admired.
Skyfire Bumped Up To v0.9, Learns To Be Social
2009-02-12 Tech Crunch By Greg Kumparak
Skyfire, a mobile browser for Windows Mobile and S60 which quickly became a favorite around these parts for its ability to handle Flash video and a number of other rich media formats, has just gotten the update treatment.
Skyfire, a mobile browser for Windows Mobile and S60 which quickly became a favorite around these parts for its ability to handle Flash video and a number of other rich media formats, has just gotten the update treatment.
Skyfire 0.9 Release Supports Blog, Twitter, WVGA
2009-02-12 Pocket Now By Chuong Nguyen
For those with WVGA resolutions like the Touch HD or the XPERIA X1, fret not because the new Skyfire beta will have support for you. The new release is availablenow. Skyfire is already a robust browsing platform and great browser substitute for many, offering advanced Ajax and Flash 10 support.
For those with WVGA resolutions like the Touch HD or the XPERIA X1, fret not because the new Skyfire beta will have support for you. The new release is availablenow. Skyfire is already a robust browsing platform and great browser substitute for many, offering advanced Ajax and Flash 10 support.
Pimp Your Windows Mobile Smartphone With Free Apps
2009-02-11 Laptop Magazine By Mark Spoonauer
The best browser you may never have heard of, Skyfire runs circles around the iPhone, BlackBerry, and other smart phones in terms of sheer speed. It uses back-end servers to deliver full desktop-like Web pages in a flash.
The best browser you may never have heard of, Skyfire runs circles around the iPhone, BlackBerry, and other smart phones in terms of sheer speed. It uses back-end servers to deliver full desktop-like Web pages in a flash.
Adobe Is Shopping. Who Should It Buy?
2009-01-30 Business Week By Liz Gannes
In the mobile space, how about a mobile browser company like Skyfire or a neato live-streaming service like Qik? It also seems as if Transpera has been doing a great job of tying up the mobile video deployment market.
In the mobile space, how about a mobile browser company like Skyfire or a neato live-streaming service like Qik? It also seems as if Transpera has been doing a great job of tying up the mobile video deployment market.
Skyfire Windows Mobile Browser
2009-01-23 Channel 10 By Larry Larsen
Skyfire has proven to be an amazing little Windows Mobile web browser. Having support for Flash, Silverlight, and full AJAX means you get a complete desktop experience from your phone.
Skyfire has proven to be an amazing little Windows Mobile web browser. Having support for Flash, Silverlight, and full AJAX means you get a complete desktop experience from your phone.
Dealzmodo Hack: Revitalize Your Windows Mobile Phone
2009-01-15 Gizmodo By John Herrman
Skyfire: This upstart company has produced a phenomenal browser, dedicated to bringing a full desktop browsing experience to Windows Mobile phones. This powerhouse app is now available to the public, and lives up to most of its claims.
Skyfire: This upstart company has produced a phenomenal browser, dedicated to bringing a full desktop browsing experience to Windows Mobile phones. This powerhouse app is now available to the public, and lives up to most of its claims.
Mobile Innovation Awards - Cell Phones
2009-01-09 Laptop Magazine By Laptop Staff
Watch 30 Rock on Hulu.com. Update your Facebook page from anywhere. Load ESPN.com to update your fantasy team. Skyfire (Beta) (www.skyfire.com) is a mobile browser that sets no limits on what you can access online from your Windows Mobile device.
Watch 30 Rock on Hulu.com. Update your Facebook page from anywhere. Load ESPN.com to update your fantasy team. Skyfire (Beta) (www.skyfire.com) is a mobile browser that sets no limits on what you can access online from your Windows Mobile device.
Web Browsing Options For Windows Mobile
2009-01-07 Lifehacker By Angus Kidman
The Windows Mobile Team Blog offers a useful overview of alternative Windows Mobile browsers for owners who want to use something other than Internet Explorer, including previously-discussed Skyfire, Fennec and Opera Mobile
The Windows Mobile Team Blog offers a useful overview of alternative Windows Mobile browsers for owners who want to use something other than Internet Explorer, including previously-discussed Skyfire, Fennec and Opera Mobile
Survey Of Web Browsers For Windows Mobile
2009-01-05 Microsoft Weblog By Jim Causey
My name is Jim Causey, and I work on Core OS developer documentation for Windows Mobile.I?ve been working as a Windows developer in both higher education and private industry for 15 years, and have worked as a writer and editor for SAMS, Microsoft Press, and now Microsoft for most of that time.You can find out more about me at my MSDN blog, Far Pointer.
My name is Jim Causey, and I work on Core OS developer documentation for Windows Mobile.I?ve been working as a Windows developer in both higher education and private industry for 15 years, and have worked as a writer and editor for SAMS, Microsoft Press, and now Microsoft for most of that time.You can find out more about me at my MSDN blog, Far Pointer.
Skyfire rolls out UK mobile browser
2008-12-12 Brand Republic By Dan Leahul
The Skyfire mobile web browser is available for download in the UK and the company claims its internet speeds are the fastest in the market. The browser advertises itself as the "real web" experience, with proprietary software that makes mobile browsing comparable to using a PC.
The Skyfire mobile web browser is available for download in the UK and the company claims its internet speeds are the fastest in the market. The browser advertises itself as the "real web" experience, with proprietary software that makes mobile browsing comparable to using a PC.
Skyfire hops into the UK, onto VGA phones
2008-12-09 CNET Download.com By Jessica Dolcourt
Skyfire's latest update to its mobile browser, version .85, brings forward a flurry of minor features and functionality, including support for new phones and the official release of its beta to the UK.
Skyfire's latest update to its mobile browser, version .85, brings forward a flurry of minor features and functionality, including support for new phones and the official release of its beta to the UK.
Skyfire Mobile Browser Finally Gets VGA Support
2008-12-09 Tech Crunch By Greg Kumparak
When we wrote about the not-quite-official soft launch of Skyfire v0.85 a few weeks back, one little morsel slipped through the cracks.
When we wrote about the not-quite-official soft launch of Skyfire v0.85 a few weeks back, one little morsel slipped through the cracks.
At long last, Skyfire browser gets VGA support
2008-12-09 Mobile Crunch By Greg Kumparak
When we wrote about the not-quite-official soft launch of Skyfire v0.85 a few weeks back, one little morsel slipped through the cracks.
When we wrote about the not-quite-official soft launch of Skyfire v0.85 a few weeks back, one little morsel slipped through the cracks.
New Version of Skyfire Rocks, Here is Proof
2008-11-26 Pocket Now By Brandon Miniman
In this video, we put the new version of Skyfire (which now has support for WinMo touchscreen devices) up against Opera Mobile 9.5 on an HTC Touch Pro. The results? Skyfire is three times faster than Opera Mobile in getting pages loaded onto the device.
In this video, we put the new version of Skyfire (which now has support for WinMo touchscreen devices) up against Opera Mobile 9.5 on an HTC Touch Pro. The results? Skyfire is three times faster than Opera Mobile in getting pages loaded onto the device.
Skyfire now browsing north of the border
2008-10-31 CNET Download.com By Jessica Dolcourt
Starting Friday, Americans won't be the only ones able to test drive the newly opened beta for Skyfire's mobile browser. Now Canadians can, too, after one or two tweaks to Skyfire's registration process gives northern numbers the green light.
Starting Friday, Americans won't be the only ones able to test drive the newly opened beta for Skyfire's mobile browser. Now Canadians can, too, after one or two tweaks to Skyfire's registration process gives northern numbers the green light.
Skyfire is now in Canada!
2008-10-31 Fuze Mobility By Doug Smith
Happy Halloween indeed to all of our Canadian Friends! Skyfire has just announced that: "Canada becomes the first country outside the US to get full access to the exact same PC-like Internet on their mobile phones including Flash, Ajax and Silverlight "
Happy Halloween indeed to all of our Canadian Friends! Skyfire has just announced that: "Canada becomes the first country outside the US to get full access to the exact same PC-like Internet on their mobile phones including Flash, Ajax and Silverlight "
Skyfire for Windows Mobile, Nokia phones now available in Canda
2008-10-31 Cell Phones Etc.
Folks waiting for the release of Skyfire can finally rejoice as it's now available for download in Canada. Just register your name and e-mail address and download the free mobile internet browser.
Folks waiting for the release of Skyfire can finally rejoice as it's now available for download in Canada. Just register your name and e-mail address and download the free mobile internet browser.
Skyfire mobile browser bulks up for open beta
2008-09-26 Cnet Australia By Jessica Dolcourt
Skyfire, a start-up based in Mountain View, California, that competes directly with Opera Mobile browser, announced on Wednesday the opening of its public beta for Windows Mobile phones. This is good news if you've been waiting months to join Skyfire's private beta program. Skyfire's new start screen adds icons for a richer look. (Credit: Skyfire Labs) In addition to going public, Skyfire has upgraded from version 0.6 to version 0.8, a move that brings significant performance improvements and a more fleshed-out start screen design.
Skyfire, a start-up based in Mountain View, California, that competes directly with Opera Mobile browser, announced on Wednesday the opening of its public beta for Windows Mobile phones. This is good news if you've been waiting months to join Skyfire's private beta program. Skyfire's new start screen adds icons for a richer look. (Credit: Skyfire Labs) In addition to going public, Skyfire has upgraded from version 0.6 to version 0.8, a move that brings significant performance improvements and a more fleshed-out start screen design.
Skyfire mobile Web browser upgraded and opened to everyone
2008-09-25 Dallas Morning News By Andrew Smith
After a lengthy run in private beta, the Skyfire Web browser for Windows Mobile smart phones is now available for download. (Ignore the fact that I've depicted a phone that runs Symbian -- this is for Windows Mobile.)
After a lengthy run in private beta, the Skyfire Web browser for Windows Mobile smart phones is now available for download. (Ignore the fact that I've depicted a phone that runs Symbian -- this is for Windows Mobile.)
Skyfire - You need to try it
2008-09-25 Mobility Site By Jack Cook
A month ago, Chris posted that Skyfire (was) Open to Everyone but it had a short window of opportunity but NOW it is open again for everyone. If you have not tried Skyfire yet, you need to do so.Simply put, it is an amazing experience.I was fortunate to get in on the early beta program in the beginning of the year and have been truly amazed with the experience.Now you too can try it because Skyfire is giving Windows Mobile smartphone users everywhere an opportunity to take the latest beta version and test it out.
A month ago, Chris posted that Skyfire (was) Open to Everyone but it had a short window of opportunity but NOW it is open again for everyone. If you have not tried Skyfire yet, you need to do so.Simply put, it is an amazing experience.I was fortunate to get in on the early beta program in the beginning of the year and have been truly amazed with the experience.Now you too can try it because Skyfire is giving Windows Mobile smartphone users everywhere an opportunity to take the latest beta version and test it out.
Skyfire Windows Mobile Browser 0.8 Improves Video Quality, Speed and Text Entry
2008-09-25 Gizmodo By Jason Chen
Skyfire, the third-party Windows Mobile browser that does much of the desktop-class page rendering server side to spit out to your phone, has just gotten an upgrade to version 0.8. Among the list of features that get bumped or added are video quality, launch speed and auto-reconnect, zooming, downloading of content and in-line text entry.
Skyfire, the third-party Windows Mobile browser that does much of the desktop-class page rendering server side to spit out to your phone, has just gotten an upgrade to version 0.8. Among the list of features that get bumped or added are video quality, launch speed and auto-reconnect, zooming, downloading of content and in-line text entry.
Skyfire Opens to the Public With New Features
2008-09-24 ReadWriteWeb By Corvida Raven
What's New in Skyfire If you've been waiting a lifetime to get off of Skyfire's waiting list, you don't have to wait any longer. With the release of version 0.8 of Skyfire, the application is now available to all Windows Mobile users with compatible devices. So what's new with the app itself?
What's New in Skyfire If you've been waiting a lifetime to get off of Skyfire's waiting list, you don't have to wait any longer. With the release of version 0.8 of Skyfire, the application is now available to all Windows Mobile users with compatible devices. So what's new with the app itself?
Skyfire Mobile Browser Now Open to Everybody
2008-09-24 Tech Crunch By Greg Kumparak
After months of private beta, Skyfire, a free mobile browser lauded for offering support for Flash, AJAX, and other goodies generally reserved for PC browsers, has opened its doors to the public. Just in time for the resulting stampede of new users, they've also introduced a fresh release of the browser for Windows Mobile complete with a handful of new features.
After months of private beta, Skyfire, a free mobile browser lauded for offering support for Flash, AJAX, and other goodies generally reserved for PC browsers, has opened its doors to the public. Just in time for the resulting stampede of new users, they've also introduced a fresh release of the browser for Windows Mobile complete with a handful of new features.
Skyfire mobile browser bulks up for open beta
2008-09-24 CNET News By Jessica Dolcourt
Skyfire, a Mountain View, Calif., start-up that competes directly with Opera Mobile browser, announced Wednesday the opening of its public beta for Windows Mobile phones. This is good news if you've been waiting months to join Skyfire's private beta program.
Skyfire, a Mountain View, Calif., start-up that competes directly with Opera Mobile browser, announced Wednesday the opening of its public beta for Windows Mobile phones. This is good news if you've been waiting months to join Skyfire's private beta program.
Skyfire opens up its browser for a vastly improved web experience on Windows Mobile and Symbian devices
2008-09-24 Venture Beat By MG Siegler
I've been spoiled by the iPhone. When I was using a Windows Mobile device today browsing the web with the mobile version of Internet Explorer, I was just about ready to throw the phone out the window. The experience was horrible. Then I opened the new version of Skyfire, version 0.8, which is being released today. Boy, what a difference a browser makes.
I've been spoiled by the iPhone. When I was using a Windows Mobile device today browsing the web with the mobile version of Internet Explorer, I was just about ready to throw the phone out the window. The experience was horrible. Then I opened the new version of Skyfire, version 0.8, which is being released today. Boy, what a difference a browser makes.
Skyfire Mobile Browser Adds Flash To Windows Mobile
2008-09-24 Lifehacker By Kevin Purdy
Windows Mobile only: Skyfire, a browser for Windows Mobile that supports Flash, Ajax, and many media formats, has been released for public beta downloads with an upgraded 0.8 version. The biggest interface change is a Chrome-like universal address bar, which acts as search input when non-URL text is entered, but Skyfire also added one-click SMS sharing, which auto-shrinks URLs for text message space. Our sibling site Gizmodo points out that Skyfire out-races Safari and Opera's mobile versions on the web, but mostly because Skyfire's servers are pre-optimizing common pages. Skyfire is a free download for Windows Mobile phones only.
Windows Mobile only: Skyfire, a browser for Windows Mobile that supports Flash, Ajax, and many media formats, has been released for public beta downloads with an upgraded 0.8 version. The biggest interface change is a Chrome-like universal address bar, which acts as search input when non-URL text is entered, but Skyfire also added one-click SMS sharing, which auto-shrinks URLs for text message space. Our sibling site Gizmodo points out that Skyfire out-races Safari and Opera's mobile versions on the web, but mostly because Skyfire's servers are pre-optimizing common pages. Skyfire is a free download for Windows Mobile phones only.
Skyfire Mobile now freely available for Windows Mobile
2008-09-24 Geek.com By Gavin Robinson
Skyfire Mobile has been in Beta for a while now, but it's finally reached the masses to rave reviews. Not only is the interface a bit sleeker than the other available options, it also has support for AJAX and Flash, something that Windows Mobile users have been wanting for some time now. The newest version also sports what they refer to as the "Super Bar," which is similar to Google Chrome's new omni-bar, combining the search and address bar. You can also use the browser to share information with friends via SMS messages. One other feature sets Skyfire apart from the IE and Opera: the ability to playback files from Silverlight, Quicktime, and Windows Media.
Skyfire Mobile has been in Beta for a while now, but it's finally reached the masses to rave reviews. Not only is the interface a bit sleeker than the other available options, it also has support for AJAX and Flash, something that Windows Mobile users have been wanting for some time now. The newest version also sports what they refer to as the "Super Bar," which is similar to Google Chrome's new omni-bar, combining the search and address bar. You can also use the browser to share information with friends via SMS messages. One other feature sets Skyfire apart from the IE and Opera: the ability to playback files from Silverlight, Quicktime, and Windows Media.
Skyfire mobile browser 0.8 reaches public beta, still rocks
2008-09-24 Engadget Mobile By Sean Cooper
We love Skyfire's mobile browser, it does what it's meant to do and more importantly, it adds to your mobile web world with all the dynamic content you're used to on your desktop. Skyfire gets all this done by doing all the grunt work on their servers, then passing only the joy down the pipe to you -- so no Flash is no problem. This release piles new features in compared to the first we peeked at, and they've opened the doors wide in a public beta for all to enjoy for the Windows Mobile version -- well, if your phone number starts with a 1 -- this time.
We love Skyfire's mobile browser, it does what it's meant to do and more importantly, it adds to your mobile web world with all the dynamic content you're used to on your desktop. Skyfire gets all this done by doing all the grunt work on their servers, then passing only the joy down the pipe to you -- so no Flash is no problem. This release piles new features in compared to the first we peeked at, and they've opened the doors wide in a public beta for all to enjoy for the Windows Mobile version -- well, if your phone number starts with a 1 -- this time.
Skyfire Hits Public Beta
2008-09-24 Information Week By Marin Perez
If you've yet to download the Skyfire browser for your Windows Mobile device, you'll be happy to know it has hit public beta today. I've spent some time with the new version today, and despite some minor faults, it rocks.
If you've yet to download the Skyfire browser for your Windows Mobile device, you'll be happy to know it has hit public beta today. I've spent some time with the new version today, and despite some minor faults, it rocks.
Skyfire: A Phone Browser That Thinks It's a Desktop Application
2008-09-24 Technologizer By Harry McCracken
Skyfire has been in private-beta mode for months, but today it's finally releasing a version that anyone can download. It's still a beta "version 0.8" and it behaved like one on my AT&T Tilt, sometimes refusing to connect to sites until I fiddled a bit with it. But I remain extremely impressed. If the beta leads to an official shipping version that works out the kinks, it could be one of the best browsers on any phone platform. And with a new version of IE for Windows Mobile stll a ways off and the more ambitious Windows Mobile 7 delayed, Windows Mobile needs all the browser love it can get.
Skyfire has been in private-beta mode for months, but today it's finally releasing a version that anyone can download. It's still a beta "version 0.8" and it behaved like one on my AT&T Tilt, sometimes refusing to connect to sites until I fiddled a bit with it. But I remain extremely impressed. If the beta leads to an official shipping version that works out the kinks, it could be one of the best browsers on any phone platform. And with a new version of IE for Windows Mobile stll a ways off and the more ambitious Windows Mobile 7 delayed, Windows Mobile needs all the browser love it can get.
Skyfire Browser Now Available to Public
2008-09-24 Wireless Week
Skyfire today said version 0.8 of its mobile Web browser is now available to the general public. The browser is made for Windows Mobile devices and promises a desktop-like experience.It supports Ajax, Adobe Flash, Apple QuickTime and Windows Media.
Skyfire today said version 0.8 of its mobile Web browser is now available to the general public. The browser is made for Windows Mobile devices and promises a desktop-like experience.It supports Ajax, Adobe Flash, Apple QuickTime and Windows Media.
Skyfire opens up its browser for a vastly improved web experience on Windows Mobile and Symbian devices
2008-09-24 Industry Standard By MG Siegler
I?ve been spoiled by the iPhone. When I was using a Windows Mobile device today browsing the web with the mobile version of Internet Explorer, I was just about ready to throw the phone out the window. The experience was horrible. Then I opened the new version of Skyfire, version 0.8, which is being released today. Boy, what a difference a browser makes.
I?ve been spoiled by the iPhone. When I was using a Windows Mobile device today browsing the web with the mobile version of Internet Explorer, I was just about ready to throw the phone out the window. The experience was horrible. Then I opened the new version of Skyfire, version 0.8, which is being released today. Boy, what a difference a browser makes.
Skyfire announces Skyfire 0.8 beta Flash-friendly mobile web browser
2008-09-24 Into Mobile By Will Park
When it comes to mobile web browsing, mobile phone manufacturers and mobile web browser developers are all about telling us that their platform brings the deskt'p web browsing experience to the mobile space. But, that?s never entirely true. The problem is that the full-desktop version of that new-fangled communications-medium they call the I-N-T-E-R-N-E-T is usually chock full of multimedia elements like Flash-based advertisements, games, embedded videos, and interactive navigational controls. That kind of content doesn't translate very well through mobile web browsers - FlashLite kind of works, but is wholly insufficient. That is, unless you're using Skyfire's Flash- and Silverlight-compatible browser on your Windows Mobile smartphone.
When it comes to mobile web browsing, mobile phone manufacturers and mobile web browser developers are all about telling us that their platform brings the deskt'p web browsing experience to the mobile space. But, that?s never entirely true. The problem is that the full-desktop version of that new-fangled communications-medium they call the I-N-T-E-R-N-E-T is usually chock full of multimedia elements like Flash-based advertisements, games, embedded videos, and interactive navigational controls. That kind of content doesn't translate very well through mobile web browsers - FlashLite kind of works, but is wholly insufficient. That is, unless you're using Skyfire's Flash- and Silverlight-compatible browser on your Windows Mobile smartphone.
Skyfire mobile browser bulks up for open beta
2008-09-24 CNET Download.com By Jessica Dolcourt
Skyfire, a Mountain View, Calif., start-up that competes directly with Opera Mobile browser, announced Wednesday the opening of its public beta for Windows Mobile phones. This is good news if you've been waiting months to join Skyfire's private beta program. In addition to going public, Skyfire has upgraded from version 0.6 to version 0.8, a move that brings significant performance improvements and a more fleshed-out start screen design.
Skyfire, a Mountain View, Calif., start-up that competes directly with Opera Mobile browser, announced Wednesday the opening of its public beta for Windows Mobile phones. This is good news if you've been waiting months to join Skyfire's private beta program. In addition to going public, Skyfire has upgraded from version 0.6 to version 0.8, a move that brings significant performance improvements and a more fleshed-out start screen design.
Skyfire enters public beta
2008-09-24 The Boy Genius Report By Kelly Hodgkins
The mobile browser arena just got a little more competitive on Tuesday when the much-talked-about mobile browser Skyfire launched its public beta.
The mobile browser arena just got a little more competitive on Tuesday when the much-talked-about mobile browser Skyfire launched its public beta.
Skyfire 0.8 heads into open beta
2008-09-24 Mobile Industry Review By Ewan MacLeod
Skyfire is the browser that everyone is watching at the moment. Having seen multiple demonstrations of it, I?m happy to confirm that it really is shit-hot.
Skyfire is the browser that everyone is watching at the moment. Having seen multiple demonstrations of it, I?m happy to confirm that it really is shit-hot.
Skyfire browser for WinMobile supports Flash, AJAX
2008-09-24 Electronista
Skyfire today announced the release of its Skyfire mobile browser into public beta. The browser touts its support of Flash, Ajax, Quicktime, Windows Media, and other rich media content compatibility. The company intends to add capabilities to Skyfire that are currently exclusive to desktop systems.
Skyfire today announced the release of its Skyfire mobile browser into public beta. The browser touts its support of Flash, Ajax, Quicktime, Windows Media, and other rich media content compatibility. The company intends to add capabilities to Skyfire that are currently exclusive to desktop systems.
Trying to get into the Skyfire browser beta? Heres how.
2008-09-12 Crunch Gear By Greg Kumparak
While there have been a quite a few opportunities for folks to land spots in the beta of Skyfire's oh-so-flashy (Hah - get it? Because it has Flash support.) mobile browser, there are still plenty of people waiting in hopes of an e-mail. If you're one of those folks still left out in the cold, head on over to MobileCrunch - we've got a way in.
While there have been a quite a few opportunities for folks to land spots in the beta of Skyfire's oh-so-flashy (Hah - get it? Because it has Flash support.) mobile browser, there are still plenty of people waiting in hopes of an e-mail. If you're one of those folks still left out in the cold, head on over to MobileCrunch - we've got a way in.
Skyfire gives us the low-down at CTIA San Francisco 2008
2008-09-11 Into Mobile By Will Park
Skyfire has made some headway in the mobile web browser game since we last touched base with them. The lightweight and super-fast mobile web browser uses servers on the back-end to handle all the data-processing to make sure that full-featured webpages are delivered to your mobile phone in just a fraction of the time it takes a full-featured cellphone to crunch the same data.
Skyfire has made some headway in the mobile web browser game since we last touched base with them. The lightweight and super-fast mobile web browser uses servers on the back-end to handle all the data-processing to make sure that full-featured webpages are delivered to your mobile phone in just a fraction of the time it takes a full-featured cellphone to crunch the same data.
Skyfire - Top Mobile Applications 2008
2008-08-19 Fierce Mobile Content
Enter Skyfire, a free, carrier-agnostic mobile browser application that promises a full-featured, PC-caliber experience, complete with lightning-fast page downloads, complete audio and video capabilities, and support for Flash, Java, Ajax and other multimedia formats. The Skyfire browser splits incoming data between the handset and its servers to render web pages in mere seconds, bolstered by a proprietary technology that transcodes web content into compressed, mobile-friendly formats.
Enter Skyfire, a free, carrier-agnostic mobile browser application that promises a full-featured, PC-caliber experience, complete with lightning-fast page downloads, complete audio and video capabilities, and support for Flash, Java, Ajax and other multimedia formats. The Skyfire browser splits incoming data between the handset and its servers to render web pages in mere seconds, bolstered by a proprietary technology that transcodes web content into compressed, mobile-friendly formats.
Skyfire adds Silverlight support; Olympics fans rejoice!
2008-08-18 Into Mobile By Dusan Belic
Super awesome Skyfire browser has added Silverlight support.
Super awesome Skyfire browser has added Silverlight support.
Skyfire Mobile Browser Now Supports Microsoft Silverlight (Plus 100 More Beta Codes)
2008-08-16 Gizmodo By Matt Buchanan
While it's long supported Flash, the Skyfire mobile browser now plays nice with Microsoft Silverlight-basically, Microsoft's version of Flash, which is what you'll need to watch streaming video at the NBC Olympics site.
While it's long supported Flash, the Skyfire mobile browser now plays nice with Microsoft Silverlight-basically, Microsoft's version of Flash, which is what you'll need to watch streaming video at the NBC Olympics site.
Skyfire hooks us up with 100 beta codes, mass chaos ensues
2008-08-15 The Boy Genius Report By The Boy Genius
If you haven't been lucky enough to try out the awesome mobile browser that is Skyfire, now is your chance. We've got 100 beta codes which will give you immediate access to either the Windows Mobile or Symbian clients.
If you haven't been lucky enough to try out the awesome mobile browser that is Skyfire, now is your chance. We've got 100 beta codes which will give you immediate access to either the Windows Mobile or Symbian clients.
Despite NBC's Lameness, You Can Get Full Olympics Video On Your Phone. Skyfire Does Silverlight
2008-08-13 Tech Crunch By Erick Schonfeld
But top marks goes to Skyfire, whose mobile browser renders not only Flash videos, but Silverlight ones as well.
But top marks goes to Skyfire, whose mobile browser renders not only Flash videos, but Silverlight ones as well.
Skyfire brings rich media to mobile web browser market
2008-08-12 Fierce Content Management By Michael LoPresti
Skyfire is taking aim at the big mobile web browsers--namely Safari and Opera--with a product that supports something the others don't: rich media (and streaming video and audio capabilities).
Skyfire is taking aim at the big mobile web browsers--namely Safari and Opera--with a product that supports something the others don't: rich media (and streaming video and audio capabilities).
100x Skyfire S60 beta invites - any takers?
2008-08-05 Mobile Industry Review By Ewan
If you'd like to try the S60 version of the game-changing browser, Skyfire, then read on.
If you'd like to try the S60 version of the game-changing browser, Skyfire, then read on.
Mobile Content Bits: SinglePoint TV Ads; Skyfire; Social Networkers; Telegraph.co.uk; Pepperjam/M3
2008-08-04 MocoNews By James Quintana Pearce
Skyfire releases mobile beta: Skyfire has released the beta version of its mobile browser for Symbian phones, which dramatically increases its reach. Matt had a play with it on a Windows handset a few days ago and was pretty impressed.
Skyfire releases mobile beta: Skyfire has released the beta version of its mobile browser for Symbian phones, which dramatically increases its reach. Matt had a play with it on a Windows handset a few days ago and was pretty impressed.
Mobile Content Bits: SinglePoint TV Ads; Skyfire; Social Networkers; Telegraph.co.uk; Pepperjam/M3
2008-08-04 Washington Post By James Quintana Pearce
Skyfire releases mobile beta: Skyfire has released the beta version of its mobile browser for Symbian phones, which dramatically increases its reach. Matt had a play with it on a Windows handset a few days ago and was pretty impressed.
Skyfire releases mobile beta: Skyfire has released the beta version of its mobile browser for Symbian phones, which dramatically increases its reach. Matt had a play with it on a Windows handset a few days ago and was pretty impressed.
Test Skyfire Mobile Browser for Symbian S60 Phones
2008-08-02 Gizmodo By Matt Buchanan
Skyfire is one of the best Windows Mobile browsers around - it's fast since Skyfire's servers pre-churn everything and spit it out as an image, and it handles Flash videos. It just officially hit beta for S60 phones, and we've got an access code for 100 readers to check it out.
Skyfire is one of the best Windows Mobile browsers around - it's fast since Skyfire's servers pre-churn everything and spit it out as an image, and it handles Flash videos. It just officially hit beta for S60 phones, and we've got an access code for 100 readers to check it out.
What Skyfire's Symbian beta means for Opera
2008-08-01 CNET News By Jessica Dolcourt
On Thursday, mobile browser start-up Skyfire announced the opening of a private beta for the Symbian Series 60 (S60) platform.
On Thursday, mobile browser start-up Skyfire announced the opening of a private beta for the Symbian Series 60 (S60) platform.
Mobile browser Skyfire comes to Symbian devices. We have 100 private beta invites
2008-08-01 Venture Beat By MG Siegler
Skyfire allows you to see the web just as you would on your home computer but on a number of Windows Mobile-based devices. Today, it is launching the beta version of its software for the Symbian platform as well.
Skyfire allows you to see the web just as you would on your home computer but on a number of Windows Mobile-based devices. Today, it is launching the beta version of its software for the Symbian platform as well.
Skyfire Brings Full Browser Experience To Nokia S60 Phones (200 Private Beta Invites)
2008-08-01 Tech Crunch By Erick Schonfeld
Skyfire launched on Windows Mobile, but as of today it is also available in a private beta for Nokia phones running Symbian's S60 operating system.
Skyfire launched on Windows Mobile, but as of today it is also available in a private beta for Nokia phones running Symbian's S60 operating system.
Skyfire Brings Full Browser Experience To Nokia S60 Phones (200 Private Beta Invites)
2008-08-01 Washington Post By Erick Schonfeld
Skyfire launched on Windows Mobile, but as of today it is also available in a private beta for Nokia phones running Symbian's S60 operating system.
Skyfire launched on Windows Mobile, but as of today it is also available in a private beta for Nokia phones running Symbian's S60 operating system.
Skyfire for Symbian S60 officially enters private beta stage; We have 50 beta codes to share!
2008-08-01 Into Mobile By Dusan Belic
Skyfire is officially launching its awesome web browser for Symbian S60 based devices.
Skyfire is officially launching its awesome web browser for Symbian S60 based devices.
Skyfire brings full browsing experience to mobile phones everywhere
2008-08-01 The Boy Genius Report By Joshua Karp
Skyfire has just launched their new mobile browser client, and if early reports from the beta are any indication, the company has a real contender on their hands.
Skyfire has just launched their new mobile browser client, and if early reports from the beta are any indication, the company has a real contender on their hands.
Skyfire browser on S60 in beta
2008-07-30 All About Symbian By Rafe Blandford
Skyfire, which aims to give a PC-like browsing experience on your phone, is now available as a limited access beta for S60.
Skyfire, which aims to give a PC-like browsing experience on your phone, is now available as a limited access beta for S60.
Skyfire Beta Available For Some Symbian Handsets
2008-07-30 Information Week By Marin Perez
Startup Skyfire's mobile browser is now available in private beta for Symbian S60 handsets.
Startup Skyfire's mobile browser is now available in private beta for Symbian S60 handsets.
Skyfire Beta 2 Browser Delivers Rich PC-Like Mobile Web
2008-07-28 Washington Post By Matt Kapko
Skyfire threw another hat in the mobile browser ring recently with the launch of its second private beta program.
Skyfire threw another hat in the mobile browser ring recently with the launch of its second private beta program.
Skyfire hits Symbian, at least for select beta testers
2008-07-28 Into Mobile By Dusan Belic
The awesome mobile web browser Skyfire is now available to select Symbian beta testers.
The awesome mobile web browser Skyfire is now available to select Symbian beta testers.
Skyfire browser and Symbian make sweet beta love
2008-07-28 Mobile Crunch By Greg Kumparak
After a $13 million funding round and a couple of roster expansions, Skyfire is all prepped for its Symbian launch - for beta testers, that is.
After a $13 million funding round and a couple of roster expansions, Skyfire is all prepped for its Symbian launch - for beta testers, that is.
Skyfire for Symbian now in beta
2008-07-28 Engadget Mobile By Chris Ziegler
While Skyfire continues to promise big things on the Windows Mobile front -- a front that needs as many high-quality browsers as it can get -- there's another beta getting underway at the company for a S60 version of its Flash-enabled web viewer.
While Skyfire continues to promise big things on the Windows Mobile front -- a front that needs as many high-quality browsers as it can get -- there's another beta getting underway at the company for a S60 version of its Flash-enabled web viewer.
BAY AREA BIZ
2008-07-27 SFGate.com
Adam Sexton was named chief marketing officer at Mountain View's Skyfire Labs. He previously was chief marketing officer at Groove Mobile.
Adam Sexton was named chief marketing officer at Mountain View's Skyfire Labs. He previously was chief marketing officer at Groove Mobile.
Mobile Browser Showdown: iPhone 3G vs Opera Mobile and SkyFire
2008-07-24 Laptop Magazine By Todd Haselton
We put the Apple Safari browser running on the 3G iPhone head to head with Opera 9.5.1 Beta and Skyfire Beta (free for Windows Mobile phone users), to see which browser is fastest, and which offers the richest browsing experience.
We put the Apple Safari browser running on the 3G iPhone head to head with Opera 9.5.1 Beta and Skyfire Beta (free for Windows Mobile phone users), to see which browser is fastest, and which offers the richest browsing experience.
Mobile Browser Showdown
2008-07-24 MocoNews By James Quintana Pearce
Laptop has done a not-very-scientific test of 3 mobile browsers: the Apple Safari on a 3G iPhone, Opera 9.5.1 beta and Skyfire beta on an AT&T (NYSE: T) Tilt. The results show a significant difference between Skyfire (fastest) Safari (second fastest) and Opera (slowest).
Laptop has done a not-very-scientific test of 3 mobile browsers: the Apple Safari on a 3G iPhone, Opera 9.5.1 beta and Skyfire beta on an AT&T (NYSE: T) Tilt. The results show a significant difference between Skyfire (fastest) Safari (second fastest) and Opera (slowest).
Mobile Safari vs. Opera Mobile vs. Skyfire: Who's the Fastest?
2008-07-23 Gizmodo By Matt Buchanan
Three of the best mobile browsers that act like grown up ones are Mobile Safari, Skyfire and Opera Mobile 9.5.
Three of the best mobile browsers that act like grown up ones are Mobile Safari, Skyfire and Opera Mobile 9.5.
Blogger Mike Rowehl joins Skyfire team
2008-07-16 Into Mobile By Dusan Belic
Mike Rowehl, whom you may know from the "This is Mobility" blog, has joined the Skyfire Labs, to become part of the team that makes the most promising mobile web browser on the market.
Mike Rowehl, whom you may know from the "This is Mobility" blog, has joined the Skyfire Labs, to become part of the team that makes the most promising mobile web browser on the market.
Sexton Joins Skyfire as CMO
2008-07-15 Media Bistro By Susan Shrank
As it prepares for the general availability of its Skyfire mobile browser later this year, Skyfire Labs has been busy bolstering its executive team. The newest addition is Adam Sexton, who joins as chief marketing officer.
As it prepares for the general availability of its Skyfire mobile browser later this year, Skyfire Labs has been busy bolstering its executive team. The newest addition is Adam Sexton, who joins as chief marketing officer.
Adam Sexton Hired as Skyfire Lab's CMO
2008-07-15 Mobile Crunch By John Kullman
Skyfire Labs, the developers of the mobile Web browser Skyfire, has hired Adam Sexton to be the company's new Chief Marketing Officer.
Skyfire Labs, the developers of the mobile Web browser Skyfire, has hired Adam Sexton to be the company's new Chief Marketing Officer.
News Briefs for July 3, 2008
2008-07-03 Wireless Week
Skyfire Labs has added Mike Rowehl as its scalability architect to oversee all scalability initiatives under way in preparation for general availability of the Skyfire product later this year.
Skyfire Labs has added Mike Rowehl as its scalability architect to oversee all scalability initiatives under way in preparation for general availability of the Skyfire product later this year.
Skyfire nabs Mike Rowehl to handle scalability
2008-07-01 Venture Beat By MG Siegler
Skyfire is a hot new mobile web browser that touts itself as "The PC web. On your phone." It also touts itself as "real fast," something which new team addition Mike Rowehl will have a hand in maintaining as the company's scalability architect.
Skyfire is a hot new mobile web browser that touts itself as "The PC web. On your phone." It also touts itself as "real fast," something which new team addition Mike Rowehl will have a hand in maintaining as the company's scalability architect.
Mike Rowehl Joins the Ranks of Skyfire Labs
2008-07-01 Mobile Crunch By John Kullman
Skyfire Labs, the mobile Web browsing company, has added Mike Rowehl to its ranks.
Skyfire Labs, the mobile Web browsing company, has added Mike Rowehl to its ranks.
6 Must Have Mobile Apps for Windows Mobile
2008-06-28 ReadWriteWeb By Corvida
If you've been waiting for the Windows Mobile equivalent of Safari on the iPhone, Skyfire is as good as it gets. Skyfire is the best way to experience better mobile browsing on a Windows Mobile phone. You can watch Youtube videos to your hearts content or check out Last.fm or Imeem to stream music. With a waiting list longer than the hottest club in your town, I guarantee you won't be disappointed with Skyfire.
If you've been waiting for the Windows Mobile equivalent of Safari on the iPhone, Skyfire is as good as it gets. Skyfire is the best way to experience better mobile browsing on a Windows Mobile phone. You can watch Youtube videos to your hearts content or check out Last.fm or Imeem to stream music. With a waiting list longer than the hottest club in your town, I guarantee you won't be disappointed with Skyfire.
Firefox Mobile Video Proves It Actually Exists
2008-06-11 Into Mobile By Adrian Covert
Between Opera, Safari, Skyfire and Firefox, it will be interesting to see who ends up with the best mobile product in the end.
Between Opera, Safari, Skyfire and Firefox, it will be interesting to see who ends up with the best mobile product in the end.
Venture capital financing wrap-up: Altierre, Ontela, Skyfire and more
2008-05-30 RCR Wireless News By Kristen Beckman
Lightspeed Venture Partners led a $13 million Series B funding round into Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire Labs, which developed the Skyfire mobile browser.
Lightspeed Venture Partners led a $13 million Series B funding round into Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire Labs, which developed the Skyfire mobile browser.
Google's Schmidt: Mobile Internet The Future Of Advertising
2008-05-30 Information Week By Eric Zeman
There are also a host of other mobile browsers set to hit the market, such as the Android browser, Skyfire and Mobile Mozilla.
There are also a host of other mobile browsers set to hit the market, such as the Android browser, Skyfire and Mobile Mozilla.
Busy day in mobile development world
2008-05-29 SFGate.com By Ryan Kim
And finally Skyfire Labs, a startup from Mountain View announced today it has secured $13 Million in Series B Funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. Skyfire is cool because it offers a full mobile browser that presents an Internet experience similar to your desktop PC experience. We're talking full Flash and AJAX support for more interactivity, videos and animation.
And finally Skyfire Labs, a startup from Mountain View announced today it has secured $13 Million in Series B Funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. Skyfire is cool because it offers a full mobile browser that presents an Internet experience similar to your desktop PC experience. We're talking full Flash and AJAX support for more interactivity, videos and animation.
Skyfire Gets $13 Million To Fight Mobile Browser Wars
2008-05-28 GigaOM By Om Malik
However, all these players should watch out for Skyfire, a Mountain View, Calif.-based company that went into private beta earlier this year. The company is about to announce that it has raised $13 million in Series B funding from Lightspeed Ventures previously investors, Trinity Ventures and Matrix Partners.
However, all these players should watch out for Skyfire, a Mountain View, Calif.-based company that went into private beta earlier this year. The company is about to announce that it has raised $13 million in Series B funding from Lightspeed Ventures previously investors, Trinity Ventures and Matrix Partners.
Skyfire raises $13M to improve mobile web browsing
2008-05-28 Venture Beat By Anthony Ha
Skyfire has raised a $13 million second round of funding as it ramps up its campaign in the mobile browser wars. The Mountain View, Calif. startup's goal, says chief executive Nitin Bhandari, is to make the mobile web experience as close to the PC-browsing experience as possible, rather than settling for the simplified web presented on most mobile browsers like Opera Mini.
Skyfire has raised a $13 million second round of funding as it ramps up its campaign in the mobile browser wars. The Mountain View, Calif. startup's goal, says chief executive Nitin Bhandari, is to make the mobile web experience as close to the PC-browsing experience as possible, rather than settling for the simplified web presented on most mobile browsers like Opera Mini.
Skyfire Raises $13 million in Series B Funding
2008-05-28 Tech Crunch By Greg Kumparak
Skyfire Labs Inc., makers of the "game-changing" Skyfire mobile browser, announced today that they have raised $13 million in Series B funding.
Skyfire Labs Inc., makers of the "game-changing" Skyfire mobile browser, announced today that they have raised $13 million in Series B funding.
Mobile Browser Skyfire Gets $13 Million in Series B Funding
2008-05-28 Mashable By Stan Schroeder
Skyfire Labs Inc has announced $13 million in funding in a round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, and including previous investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures (insert Matrix-related joke here).
Skyfire Labs Inc has announced $13 million in funding in a round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, and including previous investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures (insert Matrix-related joke here).
Experience Better Mobile Web Browsing with Skyfire
2008-05-28 ReadWriteWeb By Corvida
Skyfire, the mobile web browser that allows users to experience the web as they would on a PC, has secured $13 Million in Series B Funding. The application has a waiting list that amounts to the publicity Gmail received with its invite system. Here's a closer look at a next generation web browser that users should look forward to.
Skyfire, the mobile web browser that allows users to experience the web as they would on a PC, has secured $13 Million in Series B Funding. The application has a waiting list that amounts to the publicity Gmail received with its invite system. Here's a closer look at a next generation web browser that users should look forward to.
Skyfire Raises $13 Million To Roll-Out Mobile Browser
2008-05-28 MocoNews By Tricia Duryee
Despite the fact that Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire has built a mobile browser only for the Windows Mobile platform and is limited to a private beta, it has attracted $13 million to expand it to new phones and more geographies.
Despite the fact that Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire has built a mobile browser only for the Windows Mobile platform and is limited to a private beta, it has attracted $13 million to expand it to new phones and more geographies.
Skyfire raises $13 Million in Series B funding to continue developing its awesome browser
2008-05-28 Into Mobile By Dusan Belic
Skyfire Labs, makers of the desktop-like mobile web browser Skyfire, today announced $13 million in Series B funding which is led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, and also includes previous investors - Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. The company will use the money "towards further rollout of its flagship browser" and will add Lightspeed's Jake Seid to its Board of Directors.
Skyfire Labs, makers of the desktop-like mobile web browser Skyfire, today announced $13 million in Series B funding which is led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, and also includes previous investors - Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. The company will use the money "towards further rollout of its flagship browser" and will add Lightspeed's Jake Seid to its Board of Directors.
Skyfire Raises $13 Million For Mobile Web Browsers: Good News For Carriers
2008-05-28 Silicon Alley Insider By Dan Frommer
Mobile Web browser software firm Skyfire Labs has raised $13 million in Series B funding. What will they do with it? Build out their PC-quality Web browser -- currently in private beta for phones running Microsoft's (MSFT) Windows Mobile -- to other phones and operating systems.
Mobile Web browser software firm Skyfire Labs has raised $13 million in Series B funding. What will they do with it? Build out their PC-quality Web browser -- currently in private beta for phones running Microsoft's (MSFT) Windows Mobile -- to other phones and operating systems.
Skyfire Labs Takes $13 Million
2008-05-28 The Inquisitr By Duncan Riley
Skyfire Labs has taken $13 million Series B in a round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners that included previous investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. The new round takes Skyfire's total funding to $17.8 million.
Skyfire Labs has taken $13 million Series B in a round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners that included previous investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. The new round takes Skyfire's total funding to $17.8 million.
Skyfire Gets $13 Million for Mobile Browser Rollout
2008-05-28 Media Bistro By Susan Shrank
Skyfire has snagged $13 million in venture funding to expand the rollout of its mobile browser. Currently in private beta for Windows Mobile, the Skyfire browser promises to deliver the complete PC browsing experience, including Flash and Ajax, to mobile phones - at blazing fast speeds.
Skyfire has snagged $13 million in venture funding to expand the rollout of its mobile browser. Currently in private beta for Windows Mobile, the Skyfire browser promises to deliver the complete PC browsing experience, including Flash and Ajax, to mobile phones - at blazing fast speeds.
Skyfire, Secures $13 Million in Series B Funding
2008-05-28 GoMo News By Rob Knight
Skyfire, the Mobile Browser that Delivers "The Real Web, Real Fast" Secures $13 Million in Series B Funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. "We're thrilled to welcome Lightspeed and get the continued commitment from Matrix and Trinity," said Nitin Bhandari, CEO of Skyfire.
Skyfire, the Mobile Browser that Delivers "The Real Web, Real Fast" Secures $13 Million in Series B Funding from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures. "We're thrilled to welcome Lightspeed and get the continued commitment from Matrix and Trinity," said Nitin Bhandari, CEO of Skyfire.
Skyfire Labs scores $13 million in Series B
2008-05-28 Fierce Mobile Content
Mobile browser developer Skyfire Labs announced completion of a $13 million Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and including existing investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures.
Mobile browser developer Skyfire Labs announced completion of a $13 million Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and including existing investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures.
Skyfire Raises $13 million in Series B Funding
2008-05-28 Washington Post By Greg Kumparak
Skyfire Labs Inc., makers of the "game-changing" Skyfire mobile browser, announced today that they have raised $13 million in Series B funding. This round of funding is led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, and includes previous investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures.
Skyfire Labs Inc., makers of the "game-changing" Skyfire mobile browser, announced today that they have raised $13 million in Series B funding. This round of funding is led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, and includes previous investors Matrix Partners and Trinity Ventures.
Adobe and Qualcomm BREW up a mobile partnership
2008-05-28 Venture Beat By Anthony Ha
It's a challenge to make Flash, a demanding runtime environment, work well on a mobile devices - it doesn't work on the iPhone, for example, and a startup called Skyfire just raised $13 million to tackle the problem from the browser side.
It's a challenge to make Flash, a demanding runtime environment, work well on a mobile devices - it doesn't work on the iPhone, for example, and a startup called Skyfire just raised $13 million to tackle the problem from the browser side.
Hands-on With Windows Mobile Skyfire Browser Beta 0.6
2008-05-06 Gizmodo
Skyfire just got its 0.6 update, bring with it a few more features (listed after the jump) and a bit of compatibility increase that makes it feel more like a real browser than it was even when we saw it at CTIA.
Skyfire just got its 0.6 update, bring with it a few more features (listed after the jump) and a bit of compatibility increase that makes it feel more like a real browser than it was even when we saw it at CTIA.
SkyFire beta -- oh it's looking good for Microsoft
2008-05-06 SMS Text News By Ewan
I got an email through from SkyFire, makers of the utter genius uber-fast mobile web browser, principally for Windows Mobile (Symbian shortly).
I got an email through from SkyFire, makers of the utter genius uber-fast mobile web browser, principally for Windows Mobile (Symbian shortly).
Viewing Your Sites on Handsets in a Flash
2008-05-02 Wall Street Journal By Amol Sharma
Silicon Valley start-up Skyfire Labs Inc. is rolling out a browser that essentially accomplishes the same task, making videos on ESPN.com and other sites viewable, while rendering Web sites as much like the PC versions as possible.
Silicon Valley start-up Skyfire Labs Inc. is rolling out a browser that essentially accomplishes the same task, making videos on ESPN.com and other sites viewable, while rendering Web sites as much like the PC versions as possible.
Phone Web Surfing to Get Smoother Ride
2008-05-02 Wall Street Journal By Amol Sharma
Silicon Valley startup Skyfire Labs Inc. is rolling out a browser that essentially accomplishes the same tasks, making videos on ESPN.com and other sites viewable, while rendering Web sites as much like the PC versions as possible.
Silicon Valley startup Skyfire Labs Inc. is rolling out a browser that essentially accomplishes the same tasks, making videos on ESPN.com and other sites viewable, while rendering Web sites as much like the PC versions as possible.
Skyfire mobile browser updates, gets predictive
2008-05-01 CNET Download.com By Jessica Dolcourt
At the request of testers enrolled in Skyfire's closed beta program, version 0.6 has included several housekeeping functions.
At the request of testers enrolled in Skyfire's closed beta program, version 0.6 has included several housekeeping functions.
Hands On Skyfire Windows Mobile Browser: It Definitely Doesn't Suck
2008-04-04 Gizmodo
During our brief hands on with the Skyfire mobile browser at CTIA, it actually lived up to most of its claims, and we walked away fairly impressed.
During our brief hands on with the Skyfire mobile browser at CTIA, it actually lived up to most of its claims, and we walked away fairly impressed.
Browser Wars, Again
2008-04-01 GigaOM By Alistair Croll
On the mobile front, Opera Mini has decent market share, and the Skyfire mobile browser made a splash with its perfect rendering of web sites that don't survive the mobile experience well, albeit only for Windows Mobile.
On the mobile front, Opera Mini has decent market share, and the Skyfire mobile browser made a splash with its perfect rendering of web sites that don't survive the mobile experience well, albeit only for Windows Mobile.
Coming Soon to a Phone Near You
2008-03-31 Wall Street Journal By Jessica E. Vascellaro
Skyfire Labs Inc. of Mountain View, Calif., has developed a mobile Web browser that tries to replicate the experience of browsing the Web on a PC. The browser supports all the standard elements of a Web page -- like photos and videos -- so users feel like they are browsing the Web on their computers.
Skyfire Labs Inc. of Mountain View, Calif., has developed a mobile Web browser that tries to replicate the experience of browsing the Web on a PC. The browser supports all the standard elements of a Web page -- like photos and videos -- so users feel like they are browsing the Web on their computers.
A long wait for Skyfire's cell phone browser
2008-03-27 CNET News By Jessica Dolcourt
Skyfire, a new cell phone browser demoed in February, hit such demand in its closed beta program, the company split participation into two rounds. According to a Skyfire statement, those lucky ducks who signed up before March 1 made the cut for Beta 1 and will receive the golden invitation to join the testing in phases from now until the end of April.
Skyfire, a new cell phone browser demoed in February, hit such demand in its closed beta program, the company split participation into two rounds. According to a Skyfire statement, those lucky ducks who signed up before March 1 made the cut for Beta 1 and will receive the golden invitation to join the testing in phases from now until the end of April.
Hands-on review: Skyfire mobile browser
2008-02-25 CNET News By Jessica Dolcourt
Skyfire, the latest mobile browsing upstart, has been touted as faster, cleaner, and smarter than its competitors, and that's before it was released in private beta. It's easy to praise an app when it's first being demoed, and another story when users and reviewers can get their hands on a living specimen. Frankly, the hype is overblown. While Skyfire has its perks--very nice ones--it hasn't won the competition yet.
Skyfire, the latest mobile browsing upstart, has been touted as faster, cleaner, and smarter than its competitors, and that's before it was released in private beta. It's easy to praise an app when it's first being demoed, and another story when users and reviewers can get their hands on a living specimen. Frankly, the hype is overblown. While Skyfire has its perks--very nice ones--it hasn't won the competition yet.
Skyfire.com very sexy new mobile browser in BETA
2008-02-22 GoMo News By Bena Roberts
Skyfire Mobile Browser looks GREAT. At the GoMo News Blender (sponsored by MyStrands) at the Mobile World Congress I met up with Raj Singh.
Skyfire Mobile Browser looks GREAT. At the GoMo News Blender (sponsored by MyStrands) at the Mobile World Congress I met up with Raj Singh.
Hands-On with New Windows Mobile Browsers
2008-02-13 PC Magazine By Sascha Segan and Jamie Lendino
It's been a while since we've seen some new browser action on Windows Mobile handsets. But everything changed at the 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as three separate vendors -- Opera, Skyfire Labs, and Torch Mobile -- showed off slick new browsers, while a fourth -- ACCESS -- did a technology demo of their own browser.
It's been a while since we've seen some new browser action on Windows Mobile handsets. But everything changed at the 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as three separate vendors -- Opera, Skyfire Labs, and Torch Mobile -- showed off slick new browsers, while a fourth -- ACCESS -- did a technology demo of their own browser.
Skyfire Beta Review Verdict: Sweet Flash Goodness, Lots 'o Speed
2008-02-13 Laptop Magazine By Mark Spoonauer
It's hands down the fastest mobile browser we've ever tested for any smart phone OS. But that's not what makes Skyfire a breakthrough. This Windows Mobile browser, coming soon to Symbian, supports every Web 2.0 technology under the sun, including Ajax, Flash, and Java.
It's hands down the fastest mobile browser we've ever tested for any smart phone OS. But that's not what makes Skyfire a breakthrough. This Windows Mobile browser, coming soon to Symbian, supports every Web 2.0 technology under the sun, including Ajax, Flash, and Java.
Adobe: Phones Getting Flashier
2008-02-10 PC Magazine By Sascha Segan
One browser firm that's taking Flash seriously is the new Skyfire, a Windows Mobile browser shown at the recent DEMO conference that uses server-side technology to interpret Flash and send videos down to handhelds.
One browser firm that's taking Flash seriously is the new Skyfire, a Windows Mobile browser shown at the recent DEMO conference that uses server-side technology to interpret Flash and send videos down to handhelds.
Will Opera Mobile perform for free?
2008-02-07 CNET News By Jessica Dolcourt
Opera should be bracing for impact. Quite possibly for the first time, Opera Software will receive real pressure in the mobile-browser space from Firefox Mobile and Skyfire.
Opera should be bracing for impact. Quite possibly for the first time, Opera Software will receive real pressure in the mobile-browser space from Firefox Mobile and Skyfire.
Will Opera Mobile perform for free?
2008-02-07 Crave By Jessica Dolcourt
Opera should be bracing for impact. Quite possibly for the first time, Opera Software will receive real pressure in the mobile-browser space from Firefox Mobile and Skyfire.
Opera should be bracing for impact. Quite possibly for the first time, Opera Software will receive real pressure in the mobile-browser space from Firefox Mobile and Skyfire.
Skyfire mobile browser gets reviewed, is amazing
2008-02-04 Into Mobile By Will Park
Last time we mentioned the Skyfire mobile browser for Windows Mobile handsets, we told you that this Flash-enabled browser could seriously turn the mobile-browsing game on its head. Dynamic Flash, AJAX, Java, Skyfire's got all the angles covered. What more could you ask for?
Last time we mentioned the Skyfire mobile browser for Windows Mobile handsets, we told you that this Flash-enabled browser could seriously turn the mobile-browsing game on its head. Dynamic Flash, AJAX, Java, Skyfire's got all the angles covered. What more could you ask for?
On the Mark: Mobility onslaught explodes
2008-02-04 ComputerWorld By Mark Hall
Bhanu Sharma, director of product management at the Mountain View-based company, says Skyfire compresses and transports data in an efficient, proprietary format that shortens the response time for page downloads...
Bhanu Sharma, director of product management at the Mountain View-based company, says Skyfire compresses and transports data in an efficient, proprietary format that shortens the response time for page downloads...
An iPhone-worthy browser
2008-01-30 USA Today By Edward C. Baig
...Skyfire demonstrated a speedy PC-like mobile Web browser that supports Flash plus other Internet video technologies, including QuickTime, Windows Media and RealPlayer.
...Skyfire demonstrated a speedy PC-like mobile Web browser that supports Flash plus other Internet video technologies, including QuickTime, Windows Media and RealPlayer.
DEMO 08 Highlights, Sidelights, and Lowlights
2008-01-30 PCWorld By Harry McCracken
SkyFire's browser for Windows Mobile was spectacular--I felt like weeping with joy when I saw how good PCWorld.com looked on it, and how quickly it loaded...
SkyFire's browser for Windows Mobile was spectacular--I felt like weeping with joy when I saw how good PCWorld.com looked on it, and how quickly it loaded...
Skyfire joins 'real Web' playground with proxy browser
2008-01-30 RCR Wireless News By Colin Gibbs
Skyfire is the latest player looking to bring the "real Web" to mobile phones. The Mountain View, Calif.-based startup came out of stealth mode this week with its flagship offering, a free, downloadable Web browser for Windows Mobile-enabled handsets.
Skyfire is the latest player looking to bring the "real Web" to mobile phones. The Mountain View, Calif.-based startup came out of stealth mode this week with its flagship offering, a free, downloadable Web browser for Windows Mobile-enabled handsets.
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2008-01-30 Wireless Week
Skyfire has launched a new mobile browser that promises to make browsing on a smartphone just like browsing on a PC.
Skyfire has launched a new mobile browser that promises to make browsing on a smartphone just like browsing on a PC.
Startup sets full mobile browser free
2008-01-30 Washington Post By Stephen Lawson
Skyfire, a startup in Mountain View, California, joined the fray on Monday when it unveiled a free browser intended to support everything a PC browser can...
Skyfire, a startup in Mountain View, California, joined the fray on Monday when it unveiled a free browser intended to support everything a PC browser can...
Tech Startups Rock DEMO Conference
2008-01-30 Popular Science By Sean Captain
Skyfire's mobile phone Web browser promises to show you exactly what you'd see on a desktop computer--including animations and dynamically updating pages. Unlike the browsers on Blackberry's, Treos or even the iPhone, Skyfire supports all Web tech including Javascript, AJAX and the latest version of Flash animations. A VP from Microsoft who was sitting next to me confessed that it blew the doors off his own company's mobile Internet Explorer.
Skyfire's mobile phone Web browser promises to show you exactly what you'd see on a desktop computer--including animations and dynamically updating pages. Unlike the browsers on Blackberry's, Treos or even the iPhone, Skyfire supports all Web tech including Javascript, AJAX and the latest version of Flash animations. A VP from Microsoft who was sitting next to me confessed that it blew the doors off his own company's mobile Internet Explorer.
Our Hands-On with SkyFire
2008-01-30 Laptop Magazine By Mike Prospero
One of the companies whose presentation and product stood out during the first day of the DEMO 08 conference was SkyFire, a browser for Windows Mobile devices that, in their words, puts the full web on a mobile device.
One of the companies whose presentation and product stood out during the first day of the DEMO 08 conference was SkyFire, a browser for Windows Mobile devices that, in their words, puts the full web on a mobile device.
Mobility onslaught on IT explodes
2008-01-29 ComputerWorld By Mark Hall
Bhanu Sharma, director of product management for the Mountain View, Calif., says Skyfire compresses and transports the data in a proprietary format that jacks up the response time for page downloads.
Bhanu Sharma, director of product management for the Mountain View, Calif., says Skyfire compresses and transports the data in a proprietary format that jacks up the response time for page downloads.
DEMO Update: Skyfire Debuts New Mobile Browser
2008-01-29 Information Week By John Foley
Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire launched the private beta of its new mobile browser this morning with a compelling demonstration that compared the performance of the Skyfire browser with the mobile version of Internet Explorer (on a Windows Mobile device), with Opera Mini (on a N95), and with the iPhone from Apple.
Mountain View, Calif.-based Skyfire launched the private beta of its new mobile browser this morning with a compelling demonstration that compared the performance of the Skyfire browser with the mobile version of Internet Explorer (on a Windows Mobile device), with Opera Mini (on a N95), and with the iPhone from Apple.
Firefox Gains Share In Europe
2008-01-29 Information Week By Antone Gonsalves
...Skyfire is also building a browser that will be available in beta soon for Windows Mobile devices.
...Skyfire is also building a browser that will be available in beta soon for Windows Mobile devices.
Demo08: "We're Not Just Conference Producers, We're Consumers"
2008-01-29 PC Magazine By Michael J. Miller
Skyfire is a free, downloadable mobile browser that promises the full web on mobile phones.
Skyfire is a free, downloadable mobile browser that promises the full web on mobile phones.
SkyFire: Full-Blown Browsing on Phones?
2008-01-29 PCWorld By Harry McCracken
It's still early on the first morning here at Demo 08, but so far, the product that's intrigued me most is Skyfire, a browser for Windows Mobile phones that promises to bring real PC-based browsing with all the trimmings to the phone.
It's still early on the first morning here at Demo 08, but so far, the product that's intrigued me most is Skyfire, a browser for Windows Mobile phones that promises to bring real PC-based browsing with all the trimmings to the phone.
Skyfire Demos Free Mobile Browser
2008-01-29 PCWorld By Stephen Lawson
Skyfire, a startup in Mountain View, California, joined the fray on Monday when it unveiled a free browser intended to support everything a PC browser can.
Skyfire, a startup in Mountain View, California, joined the fray on Monday when it unveiled a free browser intended to support everything a PC browser can.
For Skyfire's Mobile Web, The Secret's in the Server
2008-01-29 PC Magazine By Sascha Segan
Skyfire says they have a Windows Mobile Web browser that can do embedded Flash, Java and JavaScript -- including Flash video and Java games -- on a 400-MHz handheld device. It can render full desktop-style Web pages in seven seconds. How do you do this on Windows Mobile?
Skyfire says they have a Windows Mobile Web browser that can do embedded Flash, Java and JavaScript -- including Flash video and Java games -- on a 400-MHz handheld device. It can render full desktop-style Web pages in seven seconds. How do you do this on Windows Mobile?
Skyfire browser for Windows Mobile is game changing, does Flash
2008-01-28 Engadget Mobile By Sean Cooper
The Skyfire browser is set to finally bring PC-like browsing to your Windows Mobile device with crazy speeds and support for all manner of embedded content.
The Skyfire browser is set to finally bring PC-like browsing to your Windows Mobile device with crazy speeds and support for all manner of embedded content.
Skyfire Mobile Browser Succeeds Where Others Fail
2008-01-28 Information Week By Eric Zerman
While work is still underway on those two mobile browsers, I was able to see a demo of Skyfire's new mobile browser. Is it any good? Let's just say Minimo and the Android browser have their work cut out for them. Oh, and Skyfire topples the iPhone's Safari browser's supremacy.
While work is still underway on those two mobile browsers, I was able to see a demo of Skyfire's new mobile browser. Is it any good? Let's just say Minimo and the Android browser have their work cut out for them. Oh, and Skyfire topples the iPhone's Safari browser's supremacy.
Why Can't Computers (Fill in the Blank)?
2008-01-28 Wall Street Journal By Don Clark
Skyfire, a start-up in Mountain View, Calif., has responded with a free browser program that works with servers the company operates. They automatically adjust the formatting of pages that users call up on cellphones to let them quickly view any video or text, zooming in to increase their size if necessary, says Nitin Bhandari, the company's chief executive.
Skyfire, a start-up in Mountain View, Calif., has responded with a free browser program that works with servers the company operates. They automatically adjust the formatting of pages that users call up on cellphones to let them quickly view any video or text, zooming in to increase their size if necessary, says Nitin Bhandari, the company's chief executive.
Rafe's picks from Demo 2008: Lots of doubles, no home runs
2008-01-28 CNET News By Rafe Needleman
The twice-yearly new product orgy called Demo 08 kicks off tomorrow, but we have a few previews of presenting companies we wanted to write up before the CEOs take the stage. First up: SkyFire, a browser for smartphones.
The twice-yearly new product orgy called Demo 08 kicks off tomorrow, but we have a few previews of presenting companies we wanted to write up before the CEOs take the stage. First up: SkyFire, a browser for smartphones.
Skyfire brings desktop-quality browsing to your phone
2008-01-28 Crave By Rafe Needleman
The twice-yearly new product orgy called Demo 08 kicks off tomorrow, but we have a few previews of presenting companies we wanted to write up before the CEOs take the stage. First up: SkyFire, a browser for smartphones.
The twice-yearly new product orgy called Demo 08 kicks off tomorrow, but we have a few previews of presenting companies we wanted to write up before the CEOs take the stage. First up: SkyFire, a browser for smartphones.
Skyfire Promises Full Web Browsing on Smartphones
2008-01-28 Yahoo! Tech By Ben Patterson
Many have tried to deliver full, PC-style Web browsing on a phone--Apple, Nokia, Microsoft, and Helio, just to name a few--but the results have been mixed, especially when it comes to embedded Web video and animated Flash content. Now upstart Skyfire claims to have succeeded where the others have fallen short.
Many have tried to deliver full, PC-style Web browsing on a phone--Apple, Nokia, Microsoft, and Helio, just to name a few--but the results have been mixed, especially when it comes to embedded Web video and animated Flash content. Now upstart Skyfire claims to have succeeded where the others have fallen short.
Can the Skyfire mobile browser shake things up a bit?
2008-01-28 Crunch Gear By Doug Aamoth
I've been keeping my eye on this Skyfire news since I read Rafe Needleman's post about it this morning and most people seem to be pretty excited about the service. According to the company's website, "Skyfire is a free, downloadable mobile web browser that makes browsing on your phone exactly like browsing on your PC."
I've been keeping my eye on this Skyfire news since I read Rafe Needleman's post about it this morning and most people seem to be pretty excited about the service. According to the company's website, "Skyfire is a free, downloadable mobile web browser that makes browsing on your phone exactly like browsing on your PC."
Startup sets full mobile browser free
2008-01-28 Macworld By Stephen Lawson
A growing set of developers is setting to work making Web browsing on a phone match the experience on a PC. Skyfire, a startup in Mountain View, Calif., joined the fray on Monday when it unveiled a free browser intended to support everything a PC browser can. That includes Flash video, Quicktime, Javascript, Ajax and more, though not everything may be there right now, according to Nitin Bhandari, Skyfire's CEO.
A growing set of developers is setting to work making Web browsing on a phone match the experience on a PC. Skyfire, a startup in Mountain View, Calif., joined the fray on Monday when it unveiled a free browser intended to support everything a PC browser can. That includes Flash video, Quicktime, Javascript, Ajax and more, though not everything may be there right now, according to Nitin Bhandari, Skyfire's CEO.
Skyfire browser turns up the heat: desktop-like mobile web-browser with Flash support
2008-01-28 Into Mobile By Will Park
Enter Skyfire for Windows Mobile. The new mobile browser brings the true internet (like you'd experience from your desktop or laptop computer) to Windows Mobile smartphones.
Enter Skyfire for Windows Mobile. The new mobile browser brings the true internet (like you'd experience from your desktop or laptop computer) to Windows Mobile smartphones.
Skyfire Unveils Mobile Browser At DEMO
2008-01-28 Information Week By Elena Malykhina
The software serves up Web pages created using dynamic Flash, advanced Ajax, and Java on cell phones, so users can interact with the pages the same way they would on a desktop
The software serves up Web pages created using dynamic Flash, advanced Ajax, and Java on cell phones, so users can interact with the pages the same way they would on a desktop
Startup sets full mobile browser free
2008-01-28 InfoWorld By Stephen Lawson
Skyfire, a startup in Mountain View, Calif., joined the fray on Monday when it unveiled a free browser intended to support everything a PC browser can.
Skyfire, a startup in Mountain View, Calif., joined the fray on Monday when it unveiled a free browser intended to support everything a PC browser can.
Skyfire Windows Mobile Browser is Desktop-Like, Has Flash
2008-01-28 Gizmodo By Jason Chen
Windows Mobile has its share of desktop-esque browsers with the still experimental Deepfish, but this Skyfire browser seems to be better than what we've seen yet. It's desktop-class, yes, but it also has Flash, Java, and "full audio, video" support. You can see what they mean with a video demo after the jump, but the illustration above (YouTube, Google Maps) should be a pretty good indication of what you'll be able to do with a browser that doesn't suck. [SkyFire]
Windows Mobile has its share of desktop-esque browsers with the still experimental Deepfish, but this Skyfire browser seems to be better than what we've seen yet. It's desktop-class, yes, but it also has Flash, Java, and "full audio, video" support. You can see what they mean with a video demo after the jump, but the illustration above (YouTube, Google Maps) should be a pretty good indication of what you'll be able to do with a browser that doesn't suck. [SkyFire]