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Moore?s Law Will Hit a Wall for Mobile in Next Phase of Growth
2010-07-22 By Jeff Glueck
Blog: Moore's Law Will Hit a Wall for Mobile in Next Phase of Growth
2010-07-22 By Jeff Glueck
July 22, 2010 - I want to address a topic on technology trends we've thought about at Skyfire for a while now. In short, we believe the consumer experience on smartphones has improved exponentially over the last few years, but it may have hit a friction point as we enter the next phase of mobile growth.
July 22, 2010 - I want to address a topic on technology trends we've thought about at Skyfire for a while now. In short, we believe the consumer experience on smartphones has improved exponentially over the last few years, but it may have hit a friction point as we enter the next phase of mobile growth.
Press Release: Skyfire Launches Skyfire Browser 2.1 and Passes over 500,000 users on Android in first Six Weeks
2010-06-23
Mountain View, CA - June 23, 2010 - Skyfire today releases version 2.1 of its Android browser. The enhancement provides increased stability as well as support for 750,000 additional websites for watching Flash video.
Mountain View, CA - June 23, 2010 - Skyfire today releases version 2.1 of its Android browser. The enhancement provides increased stability as well as support for 750,000 additional websites for watching Flash video.
PC Magazine: Skyfire Claims It's Faster Than Flash 10.1
2010-06-23 PC Magazine By Alan Henry
In the world of alternative browsers for Android phones, you have dozens to choose from but only one that supports Flash video. The Skyfire browser for Android made waves when it was released and fully supported playback of Flash video from Web video sites that don't host mobile versions.
In the world of alternative browsers for Android phones, you have dozens to choose from but only one that supports Flash video. The Skyfire browser for Android made waves when it was released and fully supported playback of Flash video from Web video sites that don't host mobile versions.
AppScout: Skyfire Browser for Android Updates, Challenges Adobe for Flash Performance
2010-06-23 AppScout By Alan Henry
In the world of alternative browsers for Android phones, you have dozens to choose from but only one that supports Flash video. The Skyfire browser for Android made waves when it was released and fully supported playback of Flash video from Web video sites that don't host mobile versions, and today users can update to the 2.1 version that still supports Flash video, but boasts speed improvements and support for more Web sites that use Flash video.
In the world of alternative browsers for Android phones, you have dozens to choose from but only one that supports Flash video. The Skyfire browser for Android made waves when it was released and fully supported playback of Flash video from Web video sites that don't host mobile versions, and today users can update to the 2.1 version that still supports Flash video, but boasts speed improvements and support for more Web sites that use Flash video.
Electronista: Skyfire 2.1 for Android gets full Flash 10.1 support
2010-06-23 Electronista By Staff
Skyfire v2.1 browser now out for Android devices Skyfire on Wednesday announced an update to its Skyfire mobile web browser for Android devices that brings with it full Flash 10.1 support. The browser is said to be faster and more energy efficient as well as provide better video quality than native Flash 10.1. Since the launch of Skyfire v2.0 beta at the end of April, more than 500,000 Android users have downloaded the browser.
Skyfire v2.1 browser now out for Android devices Skyfire on Wednesday announced an update to its Skyfire mobile web browser for Android devices that brings with it full Flash 10.1 support. The browser is said to be faster and more energy efficient as well as provide better video quality than native Flash 10.1. Since the launch of Skyfire v2.0 beta at the end of April, more than 500,000 Android users have downloaded the browser.
Android Police: Viva Android! How To Watch Live Streams Of World Cup Games On Your Android Phone
2010-06-12 Android Police By Chris Dehghanpoor
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed most of the world has been focusing their attention on the 2010 World Cup, which officially started yesterday. We know many of you would love to be able to watch the matches on you phone while you're out and about, so we've put together a few ways that this can be done.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed most of the world has been focusing their attention on the 2010 World Cup, which officially started yesterday. We know many of you would love to be able to watch the matches on you phone while you're out and about, so we've put together a few ways that this can be done.
IntoMobile: Skyfire brings World Cup videos to Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia for free
2010-06-11 Into Mobile By Marin Perez
If you want to keep up on the latest with the World Cup 2010, Skyfire has your back. You can use the browser on Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia (NYSE: NOK) to watch live games in the palm (NSDQ: PALM) of your hands.
If you want to keep up on the latest with the World Cup 2010, Skyfire has your back. You can use the browser on Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia (NYSE: NOK) to watch live games in the palm (NSDQ: PALM) of your hands.
EuroDroid: Skyfire brings live streaming World Cup TV action to Android
2010-06-11 Eurodroid By Gary C
Users in the UK have been reporting some success with the brand-new mobile TV service from TVCatchup, and now there's another way for international users to keep up with the World Cup through their phones - thanks to Flash-enabled Android browser Skyfire.
Users in the UK have been reporting some success with the brand-new mobile TV service from TVCatchup, and now there's another way for international users to keep up with the World Cup through their phones - thanks to Flash-enabled Android browser Skyfire.
AndroidTapp: Watch FIFA World Cup Games Live on Any Android Phone with Skyfire Browser
2010-06-11 Android Tapp By Antonio Wells
HTC Evo owners were graced with the ability to watch the world's games via Sprint's service... but that's only one phone. Other users with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and Flash 10.1 browser plugin can also take advantage of this online live stream of the games too. But all Android phone owners with Skyfire Browser installed can watch the games live via Flash video the browser supports on this website http://futbol.univision.com/fifacopamundial/partidos-en-vivo/(Note: streams only when games are on).
HTC Evo owners were graced with the ability to watch the world's games via Sprint's service... but that's only one phone. Other users with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and Flash 10.1 browser plugin can also take advantage of this online live stream of the games too. But all Android phone owners with Skyfire Browser installed can watch the games live via Flash video the browser supports on this website http://futbol.univision.com/fifacopamundial/partidos-en-vivo/(Note: streams only when games are on).
Mobided: Skyfire brings World Cup videos to Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia for free
2010-06-11 Mobided By IntoMobile
If you want to keep up on the latest with the World Cup 2010, Skyfire has your back. You can use the browser on Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia ( NYSE: NOK ) to watch live games in the palm ( NSDQ: PALM ) of your hands. To check out live games, highlights and analysis videos, just point Skyfire to http://www.futbol.univision.com/ and you'll be able to track the goals on the go.
If you want to keep up on the latest with the World Cup 2010, Skyfire has your back. You can use the browser on Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia ( NYSE: NOK ) to watch live games in the palm ( NSDQ: PALM ) of your hands. To check out live games, highlights and analysis videos, just point Skyfire to http://www.futbol.univision.com/ and you'll be able to track the goals on the go.
Goal, Goal, Goal! Watch the World Cup live on your Android
2010-06-11 Android Headlines By Chris Y
Skyfire, makers of the Flash-video enabled mobile browser for Android, Window's Mobile and Nokia smartphones, is allowing football fans to get their fix with the ability to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup live on their mobile devices.
Skyfire, makers of the Flash-video enabled mobile browser for Android, Window's Mobile and Nokia smartphones, is allowing football fans to get their fix with the ability to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup live on their mobile devices.
BrotherSoft: Watching World Cup live games with Skyfire on mobile
2010-06-11 Brothersoft By Eaton
Hey, do you still remember the first goal by south by South African in World Cup yesterday? What a wonderful goal! Perhaps you would like to see it again, right? OK, Skyfire has your back. Now You can watch live games in the palm of your hands use the browser on Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia anywhere.
Hey, do you still remember the first goal by south by South African in World Cup yesterday? What a wonderful goal! Perhaps you would like to see it again, right? OK, Skyfire has your back. Now You can watch live games in the palm of your hands use the browser on Android, Windows Mobile and Nokia anywhere.
GizModo: The Month's 16 Best Android Apps
2010-05-29 Gizmodo By matt buchanan
This might be the best month ever for Android. We've seen Android 2.2, the future of Android and even Google gleefully mocking Apple. Oh yes, and there were a ton of awesome apps. If you'd like to view the following gallery as a single page, click here.
This might be the best month ever for Android. We've seen Android 2.2, the future of Android and even Google gleefully mocking Apple. Oh yes, and there were a ton of awesome apps. If you'd like to view the following gallery as a single page, click here.
Amvona: Skyfire Rocket: A Better Mobile Video Watching Experience
2010-05-25 Amvona By Prakash
Skyfire announced the launch of Skyfire Rocket, a B2B product that helps mobile OEMs and carriers in the integration of its reputed rich media and video capabilities into third-party browsers and apps. Using its cloud computing technology, Skyfire fixes many of the major problems that occur with mobile video. According to a press release, adaptive video features, data compression and optimization, better battery life and power surfing are said to be the highlighting features of Skyfire Rocket.
Skyfire announced the launch of Skyfire Rocket, a B2B product that helps mobile OEMs and carriers in the integration of its reputed rich media and video capabilities into third-party browsers and apps. Using its cloud computing technology, Skyfire fixes many of the major problems that occur with mobile video. According to a press release, adaptive video features, data compression and optimization, better battery life and power surfing are said to be the highlighting features of Skyfire Rocket.
Financial Times: Adobe reveals Flash 10.1 on mobile
2010-05-25 Financial Times By Chris Nuttall
It's been a long time coming, but Adobe is finally enabling fully-featured Flash gaming and video viewing on mobile phones with the launch of Flash Player 10.1.
It's been a long time coming, but Adobe is finally enabling fully-featured Flash gaming and video viewing on mobile phones with the launch of Flash Player 10.1.
FastCompany: The Android 2.2 "Froyo" Roundup: Ready to Upgrade?
2010-05-24 Fast Company By Dan Nosowitz
Android 2.2, Google's mobile operating system which is codenamed Froyo and was unveiled at the company's I/O conference last week, is already rolling out for the Google Nexus One. While only a limited number of people are getting the upgrade automatically, it's available online for anybody who wants to do so manually. I haven't got a Nexus One with which to test this newest version of Android, but I do have eyes, so I'll use those instead to synthesize what all the early adopters are saying about Froyo.
Android 2.2, Google's mobile operating system which is codenamed Froyo and was unveiled at the company's I/O conference last week, is already rolling out for the Google Nexus One. While only a limited number of people are getting the upgrade automatically, it's available online for anybody who wants to do so manually. I haven't got a Nexus One with which to test this newest version of Android, but I do have eyes, so I'll use those instead to synthesize what all the early adopters are saying about Froyo.
VentureBeat: Roundup: VCs battle carried interest tax bill, Kleiner recruits life science guru and more
2010-05-22 Venture Beat By Camille Ricketts
Here's the latest action: Salesforce reports strong earnings - The enterprise application company brought in $376.8 million in revenue, up 24 percent from the previous year and beating analyst expectations of $368 million.
Here's the latest action: Salesforce reports strong earnings - The enterprise application company brought in $376.8 million in revenue, up 24 percent from the previous year and beating analyst expectations of $368 million.
Topix: Skyfire Adds B2B and Launches Skyfire Rocket(TM): A Cloud-Based...
2010-05-21 Topix By Staff
Mountain View, CA, May 20, 2010 -- Skyfire, maker of the award-winning web browser for mobile devices, today launches Skyfire Rocket, a B2B product that allows mobile OEMs and Carriers to integrate Skyfire's famed rich media and video capabilities into existing browsers and apps from third parties.
Mountain View, CA, May 20, 2010 -- Skyfire, maker of the award-winning web browser for mobile devices, today launches Skyfire Rocket, a B2B product that allows mobile OEMs and Carriers to integrate Skyfire's famed rich media and video capabilities into existing browsers and apps from third parties.
Press Release: Skyfire Adds B2B and Launches Skyfire RocketTM: A Cloud-Based Rich-Media Platform for Mobile Operators and Handset Manufacturers
2010-05-20 By Skyfire
Skyfire Rocket Enhances Native Mobile Browsers with Rich Media and Cloud Computing Services Mountain View, CA - May 20, 2010 - Skyfire, maker of the award-winning web browser for mobile devices, today launches Skyfire Rocket, a B2B product that allows mobile OEMs and Carriers to integrate Skyfire's famed rich media and video capabilities into existing browsers and apps from third parties. Skyfire's proprietary cloud-computing technology offers an open standards-based solution to major challenges with mobile video, including network data congestion, battery life, and the ability to play the many different formats seen across the web that are often unworkable on mobile devices.
Skyfire Rocket Enhances Native Mobile Browsers with Rich Media and Cloud Computing Services Mountain View, CA - May 20, 2010 - Skyfire, maker of the award-winning web browser for mobile devices, today launches Skyfire Rocket, a B2B product that allows mobile OEMs and Carriers to integrate Skyfire's famed rich media and video capabilities into existing browsers and apps from third parties. Skyfire's proprietary cloud-computing technology offers an open standards-based solution to major challenges with mobile video, including network data congestion, battery life, and the ability to play the many different formats seen across the web that are often unworkable on mobile devices.
Mobile Crunch: Skyfire launches their first B2B offering: Skyfire Rocket
2010-05-20 Mobile Crunch By Greg Kumparak
We've written about Skyfire before. Plentyof times, actually. It's the smartphone browser that, by way of data-compression proxies (and tiny wizards), can chew through Flash video and other Rich media formats on Android, Windows Mobile, and S60 handsets. Thus far, Skyfire has been an entirely business-to-consumer operation.
We've written about Skyfire before. Plentyof times, actually. It's the smartphone browser that, by way of data-compression proxies (and tiny wizards), can chew through Flash video and other Rich media formats on Android, Windows Mobile, and S60 handsets. Thus far, Skyfire has been an entirely business-to-consumer operation.
IntoMobile: Skyfire Rocket brings company beyond the browser
2010-05-20 Into Mobile By Marin Perez
We're big fans of Skyfire's browsers because these bring full Flash videos and rich-media content to your handset with very little hassle. The company is expanding its business though, and Skyfire Rocket will bring that same cloud-computing technology to carriers and handset makers.
We're big fans of Skyfire's browsers because these bring full Flash videos and rich-media content to your handset with very little hassle. The company is expanding its business though, and Skyfire Rocket will bring that same cloud-computing technology to carriers and handset makers.
Gear Diary: Skyfire Introduces Skyfire Rocket
2010-05-20 Gear Diary By Carly Z
Skyfire already turned smartphones on their sides when they created a browser that played flash video. Even on a tiny screen, being able to watch full episodes of tv shows and other flash based video is a big convenience when you are on the go.
Skyfire already turned smartphones on their sides when they created a browser that played flash video. Even on a tiny screen, being able to watch full episodes of tv shows and other flash based video is a big convenience when you are on the go.
GoMo News: Skyfire Rocket: mobile browser for operators and manufacturers
2010-05-20 GoMo News By Cian
Skyfire is part of a rare breed - internet browsers made only for mobile devices. Most other mobile browsers have an on-line parent, but Skyfire has no such safety net. In order to open a whole new business plateau, Skyfire has today announced what it calls a major business shift. It has released a new business-to-business product called Skyfire Rocket a new mobile browser service designed specifically for mobile operators and handset manufacturers.
Skyfire is part of a rare breed - internet browsers made only for mobile devices. Most other mobile browsers have an on-line parent, but Skyfire has no such safety net. In order to open a whole new business plateau, Skyfire has today announced what it calls a major business shift. It has released a new business-to-business product called Skyfire Rocket a new mobile browser service designed specifically for mobile operators and handset manufacturers.
Skyfire Browser Flashes the Android
2010-05-03 New York Times By Roy Furchgott
Steven P. Jobs, Apple's chief executive, has posted an open letter explaining why Flash, which makes it possible to view videos and animations on your computers, won't be on iPhones. Short answer: He prefers a standard called H.264, of which Apple holds a stake.
Steven P. Jobs, Apple's chief executive, has posted an open letter explaining why Flash, which makes it possible to view videos and animations on your computers, won't be on iPhones. Short answer: He prefers a standard called H.264, of which Apple holds a stake.
Android This Week: HTC/Microsoft Patent Deal; Skyfire Released; Incredible on Sale
2010-05-01 GigaOM By James Kendrick
Skyfire released the second major version of its web browser, and the first for the Android platform. Skyfire 2.0 is aimed at bringing full Flash video support through its server-side rendering of web pages. It also includes what?s known as the SkyBar, a toolbar that aids in video playback, makes it easy to discover new web content and to share discoveries with social network friends. The browser is free and available in the Android Market.
Skyfire released the second major version of its web browser, and the first for the Android platform. Skyfire 2.0 is aimed at bringing full Flash video support through its server-side rendering of web pages. It also includes what?s known as the SkyBar, a toolbar that aids in video playback, makes it easy to discover new web content and to share discoveries with social network friends. The browser is free and available in the Android Market.
Skyfire Browser Already Brings Flash to Android Phones
2010-04-30 PC Magazine By Sascha Segan
It looks like Android phone owners won't have to wait for OS version 2.2 to get Adobe Flash video support on their phones. On Thursday, Skyfire Labs announced Skyfire 2.0 for Android, a new proxy-based Web browser that plays Flash videos embedded into Web sites.
It looks like Android phone owners won't have to wait for OS version 2.2 to get Adobe Flash video support on their phones. On Thursday, Skyfire Labs announced Skyfire 2.0 for Android, a new proxy-based Web browser that plays Flash videos embedded into Web sites.
Skyfire 2.0 Beta (for Android)
2010-04-30 PC Magazine By Sascha Segan
While Apple and Adobe fight over Flash on phones, Skyfire's latest Web browser for Android promises to deliver Flash video to phones, today. But in my tests I found Skyfire's promises to be largely hollow. I'd wait for a later version of this browser if I'm looking for a way to enjoy Flash content on phones.
While Apple and Adobe fight over Flash on phones, Skyfire's latest Web browser for Android promises to deliver Flash video to phones, today. But in my tests I found Skyfire's promises to be largely hollow. I'd wait for a later version of this browser if I'm looking for a way to enjoy Flash content on phones.
Skyfire Launches the First Flash Video Enabled Mobile Browser for Android
2010-04-29 Press Release
The first 'mobile browser for the Social Media generation' eliminates broken links from your Facebook stream, tracks Twitter buzz, and makes sharing easy
The first 'mobile browser for the Social Media generation' eliminates broken links from your Facebook stream, tracks Twitter buzz, and makes sharing easy
Mobile Crunch: Skyfire 2.0 for Android launching today
2010-04-29 Mobile Crunch By Greg Kumparak
Back in February, Skyfire (makers of the popular, Flash-enabled smartphone browser of the same name) announced that they’d snatched up Kolbysoft, the company behind the well-established Steel browser for Android. Today, we’re seeing the first fruits of that purchase coming to the market: Skyfire for Android is here.
Back in February, Skyfire (makers of the popular, Flash-enabled smartphone browser of the same name) announced that they’d snatched up Kolbysoft, the company behind the well-established Steel browser for Android. Today, we’re seeing the first fruits of that purchase coming to the market: Skyfire for Android is here.
CNET: Skyfire for Android streams Flash video
2010-04-29 CNET News By Jessica Dolcourt
Native Flash support for Android phones may only be a month away, but in the meantime, mobile browser-maker Skyfire presents a workaround in its brand-new beta app for Android phones.
Native Flash support for Android phones may only be a month away, but in the meantime, mobile browser-maker Skyfire presents a workaround in its brand-new beta app for Android phones.
JK on the Run: Skyfire 2.0 for Android Released
2010-04-29 jkOnTheRun By James Kendrick
The Skyfire browser brings the desktop web experience to the phone, but until today Android phone owners were unable to share in that experience. Skyfire 2.0 has been released today for the Android platform, and the full Flash experience (sorry Jobs) is part of the package. Skyfire uses server-side page rendering to bring web pages to the phone screen looking like they do on the desktop. Video streaming also works with few compromises, according to the developer.
The Skyfire browser brings the desktop web experience to the phone, but until today Android phone owners were unable to share in that experience. Skyfire 2.0 has been released today for the Android platform, and the full Flash experience (sorry Jobs) is part of the package. Skyfire uses server-side page rendering to bring web pages to the phone screen looking like they do on the desktop. Video streaming also works with few compromises, according to the developer.
SF Chronicle: Skyfire brings its browser to Android, iPhone next
2010-04-29 San Francisco Chronicle
Android fans won't have to wait until the next update to the operating system to get full Flash video. Skyfire announced today that its Skyfire browser is available on Android and is coming soon (fingers crossed) to the iPhone.
Android fans won't have to wait until the next update to the operating system to get full Flash video. Skyfire announced today that its Skyfire browser is available on Android and is coming soon (fingers crossed) to the iPhone.
Venture Beat: New mobile browser Skyfire 2.0 supports Flash video for Android
2010-04-29 Venture Beat By Cody Barbierri
Mobile browsing may have just got a little better for Android users. Skyfire, a mobile browser developer, today announced the release of Skyfire 2.0.
Mobile browsing may have just got a little better for Android users. Skyfire, a mobile browser developer, today announced the release of Skyfire 2.0.
PEHub: SkyFire Stands to Benefit from Adobe-Apple Riff
2010-04-29 PEHub
SkyFire Labs Inc. CEO Jeffrey Glueck met me earlier this week to show off the latest version of his company’s Web browser for mobile devices, which was released today for the Android.
SkyFire Labs Inc. CEO Jeffrey Glueck met me earlier this week to show off the latest version of his company’s Web browser for mobile devices, which was released today for the Android.
IntoMobile: Skyfire 2.0 hits Android
2010-04-29 Into Mobile By Marin Perez
We’re pretty big fans of Skyfire here at IntoMobile because the browser uses server-side technology to bring things like full Flash support to your mobile phone. Android users will be happy to know the 2.0 version is now available for download in the Android Market.
We’re pretty big fans of Skyfire here at IntoMobile because the browser uses server-side technology to bring things like full Flash support to your mobile phone. Android users will be happy to know the 2.0 version is now available for download in the Android Market.
Information Week: Skyfire Now Showing Flash On Android
2010-04-29 Information Week
On the day that Apple CEO Steve Jobs published a letter explaining his reasoning for keeping Adobe Flash off the iPhone, a Silicon Valley start-up has launched the first Web browser for Android that can play Flash video. "You may hear Skyfire described as 'making Flash run' on mobile phones," explains Skyfire CEO Jeff Glueck in a blog post. "Yet with Skyfire 2.0, we're actually doing something distinct. We're translating Flash videos (and soon others like Silverlight and WindowsMedia and Quicktime) into a format easier on your phone: HTML5 video."
On the day that Apple CEO Steve Jobs published a letter explaining his reasoning for keeping Adobe Flash off the iPhone, a Silicon Valley start-up has launched the first Web browser for Android that can play Flash video. "You may hear Skyfire described as 'making Flash run' on mobile phones," explains Skyfire CEO Jeff Glueck in a blog post. "Yet with Skyfire 2.0, we're actually doing something distinct. We're translating Flash videos (and soon others like Silverlight and WindowsMedia and Quicktime) into a format easier on your phone: HTML5 video."
San Francisco Examiner: Skyfire 2.0 for Android released
2010-04-29 Examiner.com By Adam Mills
The Skyfire 2.0 browser is out for Android users and it looks to be a dandy. Mobile browsers have been upping the ante lately, first with the release of Opera Mini and now with Skyfire 2.0 finally making it out of beta for the world to use.
The Skyfire 2.0 browser is out for Android users and it looks to be a dandy. Mobile browsers have been upping the ante lately, first with the release of Opera Mini and now with Skyfire 2.0 finally making it out of beta for the world to use.
Techmeme : Skyfire 2.0 for Android launching today
2010-04-29 Techmeme By Staff
Skyfire 2.0 for Android launching today- Back in February, Skyfire (makers of the popular, Flash-enabled smartphone browser of the same name) announced that they'd snatched up Kolbysoft, the company behind the well-established Steel browser for Android.Today, we're seeing the first fruits ... Link Search: IceRocket, Google, and Ask
Skyfire 2.0 for Android launching today- Back in February, Skyfire (makers of the popular, Flash-enabled smartphone browser of the same name) announced that they'd snatched up Kolbysoft, the company behind the well-established Steel browser for Android.Today, we're seeing the first fruits ... Link Search: IceRocket, Google, and Ask
Engadget: Skyfire 2.0 beta for Android video preview!
2010-04-29 Engadget Mobile By Chris Ziegler
We just spent a few minutes playing with the beta version of Skyfire 2.0 for Android that was released today, and we'll cut to the chase: this is easily the best browser we've used on the platform. Clearly we'll need to spend more time with it to make sure it can handle all the typical sites you'd want to visit while you're on the road -- but loading the desktop version of Engadget is always a great barometer for this sort of thing, and this browser rocked it. Rendering is about as reasonably fast as you can expect it to be (on our Snapdragon-powered Nexus One, anyhow), and everything we saw displayed spot-on perfect (save for embedded Flash, of course), but if you're in a situation where you don't need to see the full page or it looks screwy, you can toggle it to send an Android user agent right from the app's toolbar below the URL field. It works just about as well as Steel and the built-in browser on a G1 we tested, and Flash videos work just fine there as well.
We just spent a few minutes playing with the beta version of Skyfire 2.0 for Android that was released today, and we'll cut to the chase: this is easily the best browser we've used on the platform. Clearly we'll need to spend more time with it to make sure it can handle all the typical sites you'd want to visit while you're on the road -- but loading the desktop version of Engadget is always a great barometer for this sort of thing, and this browser rocked it. Rendering is about as reasonably fast as you can expect it to be (on our Snapdragon-powered Nexus One, anyhow), and everything we saw displayed spot-on perfect (save for embedded Flash, of course), but if you're in a situation where you don't need to see the full page or it looks screwy, you can toggle it to send an Android user agent right from the app's toolbar below the URL field. It works just about as well as Steel and the built-in browser on a G1 we tested, and Flash videos work just fine there as well.
Forbes: Skyfire's iPhone Flash Video Workaround
2010-04-29 Forbes.com By Elizabeth Woyke
Skyfire, the Mountain View, Calif.-based startup that makes downloadable browsers for smartphones, released its long-awaited Google Android browser today. Next up: similar products for Apple's iPhone and iPad that would allow users to access Web content built with Adobe's Flash software.
Skyfire, the Mountain View, Calif.-based startup that makes downloadable browsers for smartphones, released its long-awaited Google Android browser today. Next up: similar products for Apple's iPhone and iPad that would allow users to access Web content built with Adobe's Flash software.
Gizmodo: Skyfire For Android Hits the App Market
2010-04-29 Gizmodo By John Herman
Ah, lovely: Just in time for the reignited Flash-on-mobile debate, here's a browser that can actually play Flash video on Android, right now.
Ah, lovely: Just in time for the reignited Flash-on-mobile debate, here's a browser that can actually play Flash video on Android, right now.
Skyfire 2.0 for Android is Available now
2010-04-29 BlogsDNA By Binoy Xavier
Good news for all Android users, you have yet another cool browser Skyfire 2.0 out of beta now.The notable feature worth mentioning is its ebility to run flash.That means a flash video would now automatically load and play when you visit a flash enabled webpage. Another notable feature is the social networking sites sharing enabling.One can easily share the content from the page with the users on social networks like Facebook or Twitter. An single click can send your favorite piece of article to your facebook wall.Other features include Pinch to zoom which is available from the Android version 2.2 , anonymous browsing and Multi-tab browsing.
Good news for all Android users, you have yet another cool browser Skyfire 2.0 out of beta now.The notable feature worth mentioning is its ebility to run flash.That means a flash video would now automatically load and play when you visit a flash enabled webpage. Another notable feature is the social networking sites sharing enabling.One can easily share the content from the page with the users on social networks like Facebook or Twitter. An single click can send your favorite piece of article to your facebook wall.Other features include Pinch to zoom which is available from the Android version 2.2 , anonymous browsing and Multi-tab browsing.
Skyfire for Android streams Flash video
2010-04-29 CNET News By Jessica Dolcourt
Native Flash support for Android phones may be only a month away, but in the meantime, mobile browser-maker Skyfire presents a workaround in its brand-new beta app for Android phones.
Native Flash support for Android phones may be only a month away, but in the meantime, mobile browser-maker Skyfire presents a workaround in its brand-new beta app for Android phones.
Skyfire 2.0 hits Android
2010-04-29 Into Mobile By Marin Perez
We’re pretty big fans of Skyfire here at IntoMobile because the browser uses server-side technology to bring things like full Flash support to your mobile phone. Android users will be happy to know the 2.0 version is now available for download in the Android Market.
We’re pretty big fans of Skyfire here at IntoMobile because the browser uses server-side technology to bring things like full Flash support to your mobile phone. Android users will be happy to know the 2.0 version is now available for download in the Android Market.
Skyfire 2.0 for Android
2010-04-29 Mobile Whack
Skyfire has recently released 2.0, which is compatible with Android.
Skyfire has recently released 2.0, which is compatible with Android.
Video: Skyfire 2.0 for Android is Fast
2010-04-29 Pocket Now By Brandon Miniman
Today marks the release of the official Skyfire Beta for Android. As a reminder, we found Skyfire for Windows Phone to be the fastest web browser available for the platform. This is because Skyfire (like Opera Mini) uses server-side rendering to do the heavy lifting, sending compressed (already-rendered) information to your device.
Today marks the release of the official Skyfire Beta for Android. As a reminder, we found Skyfire for Windows Phone to be the fastest web browser available for the platform. This is because Skyfire (like Opera Mini) uses server-side rendering to do the heavy lifting, sending compressed (already-rendered) information to your device.
Skyfire Blog: Android, Blackberry, and Beyond
2010-04-07 Jeff Glueck By Jeff Glueck
I wanted to comment on a topic about which we get a lot of questions: our timing around release on Android, Blackberry, and other operating systems.Much as we would like to provide full transparency on our roadmap, we have to keep in mind that we are a Silicon Valley start-up in a very competitive space, and we cannot give away our development plans to competitors.
I wanted to comment on a topic about which we get a lot of questions: our timing around release on Android, Blackberry, and other operating systems.Much as we would like to provide full transparency on our roadmap, we have to keep in mind that we are a Silicon Valley start-up in a very competitive space, and we cannot give away our development plans to competitors.
Android Central: Skyfire chooses 30 beta testers from 3,000 applicants, talks up Webkit
2010-04-07 Android Central By Phil Nickinson
Skyfire this afternoon shed a little light on where it's headed in the future with Android. You'll recall that the mobile browser company recently bought Kolbysoft -- maker of the popular Steel browser for Android -- and even more recently sought beta testers. Some 3,000 applications were received, and the lucky 30 testers have been notified. As for the future of Android -- and Webkit, thanks to the purchase of Kolbysoft, Skyfire says: We see Android as a fast-rising ecosystem, with a rich, totally open developer environment, a healthy app market and a healthy advertising and search ecosystem. The Android OS has a tremendous amount of interest from handset makers and carriers, and also has a strong need for making the explosion of video more network optimized (Skyfire's wheelhouse).
Skyfire this afternoon shed a little light on where it's headed in the future with Android. You'll recall that the mobile browser company recently bought Kolbysoft -- maker of the popular Steel browser for Android -- and even more recently sought beta testers. Some 3,000 applications were received, and the lucky 30 testers have been notified. As for the future of Android -- and Webkit, thanks to the purchase of Kolbysoft, Skyfire says: We see Android as a fast-rising ecosystem, with a rich, totally open developer environment, a healthy app market and a healthy advertising and search ecosystem. The Android OS has a tremendous amount of interest from handset makers and carriers, and also has a strong need for making the explosion of video more network optimized (Skyfire's wheelhouse).
Mobile Crunch: Skyfire opens up Alpha signups for their Android browser, gets bombarded, closes Alpha signups
2010-04-02 Tech Crunch By Greg Kumparak
We'll keep this one brief, because the news is likely as much of a bummer for most as it is good news. Skyfire, which is still the only mobile browser able to churn through Flash, Silverlight, Quicktime, and just about any other media you throw at it, just opened up the signups for the Alpha test of their upcoming Android client. Hurray! We knew the Android port was coming after they bought up the already-established Android browser, Steel - we just didn't think they were progressing this quickly.
We'll keep this one brief, because the news is likely as much of a bummer for most as it is good news. Skyfire, which is still the only mobile browser able to churn through Flash, Silverlight, Quicktime, and just about any other media you throw at it, just opened up the signups for the Alpha test of their upcoming Android client. Hurray! We knew the Android port was coming after they bought up the already-established Android browser, Steel - we just didn't think they were progressing this quickly.
Adotas: 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.
Silicon Alley Insider: 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.
IntoMobile: 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.
GigaOm: 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.
TechCrunch: 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.
VentureBeat: 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.
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.
NYT: Favorite 14 Apps of 2009
2010-01-04 New York Times By Roy Furchgott
Skyfire - An add-on browser, Skyfire gives Windows mobile phones and Nokia N and E series phones capabilities that few other handsets have. Most impressive, it supports all major Web 2.0 standards, which means you can watch even the latest flash videos on your phone - goodbye blue question-mark box.
Skyfire - An add-on browser, Skyfire gives Windows mobile phones and Nokia N and E series phones capabilities that few other handsets have. Most impressive, it supports all major Web 2.0 standards, which means you can watch even the latest flash videos on your phone - goodbye blue question-mark box.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Forbes: 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 - 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 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 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Curing iPhone Envy with SkyFire
2008-05-08 TMCnet By Rich Tehrani
Overall, the SkyFire browser is fantastic. It brings some of the best features of the iPhone Safari browser to the world of Windows Mobile. The ability to take advantage of leading-edge technologies like Flash means you can actually use many sites which were previously off limits to mobile browsers.
Overall, the SkyFire browser is fantastic. It brings some of the best features of the iPhone Safari browser to the world of Windows Mobile. The ability to take advantage of leading-edge technologies like Flash means you can actually use many sites which were previously off limits to mobile browsers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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: a true liberator for the mobile Web
2008-01-29 ZDNet Blogs By Russell Shaw
Among the many interesting new product announcements I have received concerns a new mobile browser from a company called Skyfire...
Among the many interesting new product announcements I have received concerns a new mobile browser from a company called Skyfire...
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.
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 Mobile Web Browser Review
2008-01-28 Brighthand By Ed Hardy
A few weeks ago, I wrote an editorial commenting on how horrible browsing the Web is on most mobile devices. Amazingly, there's already a solution for this problem, at least for some users. It's called Skyfire, and it is far and away the best web browser for Windows Mobile I've ever seen.
A few weeks ago, I wrote an editorial commenting on how horrible browsing the Web is on most mobile devices. Amazingly, there's already a solution for this problem, at least for some users. It's called Skyfire, and it is far and away the best web browser for Windows Mobile I've ever seen.
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.
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]