Skyfire launch v1.5 of their browser, now available for 3rd and 5th editions
Published by Ewan Spence at 17:01 GMT, January 20th 2010
Third party web browser Skyfire has released their latest version for Symbian smartphones. Version 1.5 updates the user interface for a smoother experience both in the updated UI and in the rendering engine, as well as making its debut on 5th edition devices.
While the Windows Mobile version was updated to 1.5 and launched in December, the Symbian version has been held over until now, but carries the main benefits that current Skyfire users are aware of, such as support for javascript, Flash 10, ajax scripting and allows you to watch online media directly in the browser.
Skyfire, like Opera, is a free browser, and you can download the latest version from get.skyfire.com in Web on your phone, or the update is available in the browser if you are an existing user.
To go along with this new release, Skyfire are running a competition to win a Nokia N97. Over the next month you’re invited to record an online video about why you love Skyfire and “the most funny, clever entrants will receive a new Nokia N97,” naturally with Skyfire pre-installed.
Categories: Software
Platforms: S60 3rd Edition, S60 5th Edition
News Discussion
| but carries the main benefits that current Skyfire users are aware of, such as support for javascript, Flash 10, ajax scripting and allows you to watch online media directly in the browser. |
Plus doesnt the native browser and opera allow media to be played directly ?
Only Zoom I didn't find yet , as now I am dealing with tiny letters .
Also the 2 Softkeys are positioned opposite .
Also Ctrl + A , C , X and V are alive !
At last ... Good job !
Edit : Zooming in : Hold down D- Pad
:) Regards jApi NL
Disappointing as I really like the browser in general.
My hands are still for Opera Mobile due to several reasons:
1. Faster page rendering and download
2. word-wrapping for optimal viewing in a small screen
3. 'Clean'/non-blurry rendering of text.
4. Better and more usee-friendly interface.
Trying to use this site using the default browser on the N97 causes it to crash which is a pain when one is in the Centre of town at one of the stops that doesn't have a current display.
Skyfire copes with this site just fine - probably because of the included Java support - so thats one good reason to recommend it.
The one problem I had thus far was trying to use double tap to enlarge the display - but using the magnifier glass was easy enough, so its not a major niggle.
I recall using Skyfire on the N95 and didn't enjoy it that much - but even such short use as I've given it so far has been far smoother. I shall persevere.
Regards
Neil
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Originally Posted by Arcade
What does Skyfire have over Opera mobile and the native browser ? I dont really get what the quoted text means.
Plus doesnt the native browser and opera allow media to be played directly ? |
The page is loaded by a remote server ( I mean a fully loaded PC at skyfire HQ - if that has network problems, your 'net goes with it! - and yes, *even* google has suffered this on occasion..), that converts the page to a 'document format' that is sent to the skyfire 'client' installed on your phone...
This is basically the same way Opera Mini works, except they have managed to encapsulate the rest of the media too...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyfire_browser
This could well be why certain complex pages do not work that well, or may take much longer to load...
On Opera Mobile every page is cached to memory, so that a phone signal is not needed, if you have loaded a few pages beforehand! - I have found this very useful on long trips round London, with no signal underground..