Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

All the sudden we're knee high in Window Mobile web browsers, but I'm not complaining. Check out http://www.torchmobile.com/

This company just lunched a new product at the Mobile World Congress today based on the Webkit engine, which I believe is the same engine Safari utilizes on the iPhone.

Anyway, they're inviting people to download it and try it out today!

Looks interesting...but currently doesn't support WM5. So I guess I'm SOL.

But thanks for posting wjrandon!

late,
Coz

weird, after updating to the 3.16 rom. I have a icon in my programs list that says "torch" but theres no app associated with it. Anyways im signing up


**EDIT**
installing now, will report back, stand by soldiers.

Forgive my ignorance but how do you even enter a web address?

On my right softkey is see: "Show address". If I hit that then enter something.....what do I do next?

EDIT: nevermind, you have to hit "return" on the keyboard....as if you were using a PC.

**update**

LOL..S**T SUX. s**t REALLY sucks. Renders horrible, slow,(took about 3 minutes to render cnet.com pie takes about 20-25 seconds) a must uninstall.

eh...not digging it that much. I know its still a very rough beta, but I think there will be better options out there (Skyfire). Also, it doesn't seem terribly quick, even compared to PIE.

I agree completely.

I crashed about 4 times trying to load cnn.com. It didn't even get the page up once. It was so slow while doing so i thought it was chipping the page out of concrete.

I thought it displayed pictures pretty well though, and the option to zoom to varying degrees was nice. Too bad it didn't function properly.

I thought the speed was alright, cnn.com and espn.com loaded with respectable speeds. My beef was the lack of full page rendering, where was the tap and zoom feature they listed on their webpage? Navigating within this browser is a little tricky.

Anyhow, it's still nice to see so many companies trying to improve the browsing experience on our phones.

New Iris Browser Get it here!!!
 

The Iris Browser is an advanced, high-performance and versatile application that is specifically designed to function in resource-constrained environments. It brings the full Web experience to mobile phones, set-top boxes, mobile Internet devices, portable media players, Ultra-Mobile PCs and other embedded devices - in a fast and user-friendly manner.

Some core features include:

* WebKit Rendering Engine
Our developers have unparalleled expertise with WebKit, the rendering engine that is quickly becoming the de facto standard for cutting edge Web browsing. We built the Iris Browser to bring you everything that WebKit has to offer, including standards-compliance, efficiency, portability and stability.
* Customizable Interface
The graphical user interface of the Iris Browser is highly customizable. This means that we can adapt it to your specific requirements.
* Touch Screen Control
The Iris Browser is equipped with intuitive touch screen controls, giving you more control than ever over your Web browsing experience without making you navigate complicated menus.
* Advanced HTML & CSS Support
We believe in being ahead of the curve. That's why the Iris Browser supports both HTML 4 and some parts of the upcoming HTML 5 (canvas), as well as CSS 2.x and 3.x, allowing you to view cutting edge Web sites with exciting new features.
* Languages
Devices are shipped all over the world. Your software shouldn't limit your market. The Iris Browser supports internationalization of the user interface and viewing Web sites with international encodings.
* Zoom & Tap Function
The Iris Browser lets you focus on what you want to see. When you view a Web site, you're looking at the full page that is shrunk down to fit the size of your display. Nothing is missing. You can focus on what interests you by tapping on the screen and zooming into specific sections of the page.
* Multiple Windows and Tabs
You want your Web browsing experience to be smooth and simple, so we designed the Iris Browser to support multiple windows as well as multiple tabs, allowing you to easily transition between Web pages.
* Input Methods
The Iris Browser can handle any input method that's on your platform. Handwriting recognition. On-screen keyboards. iTap. Auto-complete. No problem!
* Software mouse cursor
Not all Web pages are created equal. In fact, some are impossible to navigate without a mouse cursor. The virtual mouse in the Iris Browser lets you chart your own Web experience through all sites, giving you the freedom to take a desktop browsing experience with you on the go.
* Special Effects
You want your device to be unique. We do too. The Iris Browser provides a broad range of special effects, including animations and sound effects, letting you to tailor the application to your style. Some of the existing page transitions that you can choose from include slide-in/slide-out, tear away, shatter, swirl, and many more.
* Rotating Devices
Now you can get the most out of your hardware. If you're using a device with a rotating screen, the Iris Browser automatically and seamlessly rotates the contents and reformats the page between landscape and portrait modes.
* Advanced Security Features
We want your Web experience to be fun and safe. That's why the Iris Browser includes a number of advanced security features, including phishing and spoofing protection.
* Pop-Up Blockers

Other Features Include:

* Advanced mobile key navigation
* HTTP cache optimized for low disk usage
* SSL and authenticated proxy support
* Styled Form Controls
* Netscape plug-in API
* JavaScript/ECMAScript 1.5
* SVG, XPath and XSLT support
* History Auto-Complete
* Efficient storage of bookmarks and cookies
* Bookmark editor, carrier specified list
* Favorite icons and history
* XHTML 1.x mobile profile support
* Customizable about: pages
Source: http://www.torchmobile.com/products/

********Update************
This program is utter garbage. Stick with opera mobile 8.5 for now and don't even waste your time.
Now for the cab

It's already being discussed right here:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=18274

Please remember to search before posting.

late,
Coz

this crap sucks anyways

:laughing3:

You're killing me 100!

late,
Coz

lol..theres a new netfront browser check it out.

I tried Iris, sorry not up to par yet. Slow and not so easy to use.

It loads webpages quite fast, but scrolling and other things is just too painfully slow. Also they said if you tap the screen you can zoom in and out (like the iPhone, Opear Mini, etc) but i can't get that function to work.

I think an old version was posted or something. The attached browser doesn't have the features which are described in the initial post. Where's the tap and zoom feature?

Re: New Iris Browser Get it here!!!
 

yah, I think Skyfire is gonna take over...

Re: New Iris Browser Get it here!!!
 

Opera 9.5 > all

enough said...

Re: New Iris Browser Get it here!!!
 

Too bad it ain't officially out yet :violent2:

Re: New Iris Browser Get it here!!!
 

ya but if only they would let more testers in.Or even give a official launch date.

Re: New Iris Browser Get it here!!!
 

So at this point I think it is safe to say, any browser worth our time simply doesn't exist or is currently not available. And I miss my iPhone so :(

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

Just to update you guys on this. Torch has made some progress on this browser. They have 1.09 out now and there seems to be some improvement. They still have some work to do. Because although it's actually a functional browser it has some potential. I'm not going to used it over Opera Mobile or mini but it's worth keeping an eye on. The scrolling at this point is my major concern. Mostly everything else is decent.

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

Its alright,,but nothing special so far...thankx. It is a little slow...

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

ive seen it and try it slow the hell down alot so no good for me

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

Forget about the Torch Mobile, try Skyfire and it will blow you away!!!

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

Just giving an update on their progress. I wish i could try skyfire but no text as of yet.

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

This browser blows ... Simon Cowell would say it is tragically untalented. Here, I'd have to agree.

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

I'm a little gun shy to try this with all the it sucks posts. I might sit this one out, but heres is the cab for WM 5&6.

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

It does suck. I tried this a good while back. If you search on here for Iris Browser, you might find it. Sucked then, and from reading your posts, looks like it still sucks

Torch Mobile: Iris Browser| Webkit Based: read visit iphone websites...
 

You guys have got to try this:

http://www.torchmobile.com/download/

Its well worth looking at now as they've updated it a good bit since the last post in the old thread.

You can check out all the updates they've made here
http://www.torchmobile.com/blog/

and i believe the source is open as well they've got a git repository they talk about in their blog here http://code.staikos.net/

coolest part is the browser identifies itself as the iphone broswer so sites that are optimized for that come up like you are using an iphone!

and aside from being a bit slow (which may have been my connection / i'm hoping they will get worked on) the websites work exactly like on the iphone!

cute little effects, pans, and all!

not to mention it runs very quick, has cool tab changing animations... a heck of of alot

first site to check out with it?

iphone.facebook.com (works almost flawlessly just slow on pans)

not a facebook user?

google works too! (a bit glitchy though obiviously relies on some safari stuff thats not there)

i'll come back with some more sites to check out once I get to play with it a bit more

I saw an earlier thread about this but there were alot of sucks posts on the first page I thought would scare people away from giving this potentially awesome (awesome as in if they get it right... it could be better than opera 9.5 awesome...) upcoming app a run through so the guys can get some good feedback and keep making it even better. so thats why i made a new thread

Re: Torch Mobile: Iris Browser| Webkit Based: read visit iphone websites...
 

gooood find :D

trying now, will report back

Re: Torch Mobile: Iris Browser| Webkit Based: read visit iphone websites...
 

thanx for the update ^_^ its a cool new browser, still has a way to come, but still fun :D

Re: Torch Mobile: Iris Browser| Webkit Based: read visit iphone websites...
 

I'm gonna check this out too. Seems interesting

Re: Torch Mobile: Iris Browser| Webkit Based: read visit iphone websites...
 

Nice find and thanks for posting. Its a nice browser, but still a little slow for me. It has alot of nice features, but since i already use opera mini and skyfire, it just doesnt have enough speed to consider keeping. Again, thanks for posting. dschoenike

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

Threads merged.

late,
Coz

Re: Another New WM Browser Released: Torch Mobile (Webkit Based)
 

This browser kicks *** it loaded up my account from sprint.com my creditcards and my bank website with no problems some thing that iexplorer operamini and mobile couldnt do i love it cant wait to try sky fire thoe!!!

Iris Browser for Windows Mobile 5/6 v1.0.11 (2.0 MB)
 

The Iris Browser is an advanced, high-performance and versatile application that is specifically designed to function in resource-constrained environments. It brings the full Web experience to mobile phones, set-top boxes, mobile Internet devices, portable media players, Ultra-Mobile PCs and other embedded devices - in a fast and user-friendly manner.
The Iris Browser leverages the WebKit rendering engine, providing a powerful, standards-based and Web experience that is consistent across mobile Web devices. Harnessing our extensive WebKit expertise, we made the Iris Browser small, fast and adaptable.
Why shouldn't you get the desktop browsing experience in a mobile environment? With the Iris Browser's revolutionary technology, you can access the full Web on resource-constrained device and get the same functionality as you would on a PC.
The Iris Browser offers unparalleled flexibility. Its browser layer and user interface are modular and can be easily customized to meet specific requirements. The component-based design provides manufacturers with complete control over the software. The Iris Browser is portable to many devices and platforms.
WebKit Rendering Engine
Our developers have unparalleled expertise with WebKit, the rendering engine that is quickly becoming the de facto standard for cutting edge Web browsing. We built the Iris Browser to bring you everything that WebKit has to offer, including standards-compliance, efficiency, portability and stability.
Customizable Interface
The graphical user interface of the Iris Browser is highly customizable. This means that we can adapt it to your specific requirements.
Touch Screen Control
The Iris Browser is equipped with intuitive touch screen controls, giving you more control than ever over your Web browsing experience without making you navigate complicated menus.
Advanced HTML & CSS Support
We believe in being ahead of the curve. That's why the Iris Browser supports both HTML 4 and some parts of the upcoming HTML 5 (canvas), as well as CSS 2.x and 3.x, allowing you to view cutting edge Web sites with exciting new features.
Languages
Devices are shipped all over the world. Your software shouldn't limit your market. The Iris Browser supports internationalization of the user interface and viewing Web sites with international encodings.
Zoom & Tap Function
The Iris Browser lets you focus on what you want to see. When you view a Web site, you're looking at the full page that is shrunk down to fit the size of your display. Nothing is missing. You can focus on what interests you by tapping on the screen and zooming into specific sections of the page.
Multiple Windows and Tabs
You want your Web browsing experience to be smooth and simple, so we designed the Iris Browser to support multiple windows as well as multiple tabs, allowing you to easily transition between Web pages.
Input Methods
The Iris Browser can handle any input method that's on your platform. Handwriting recognition. On-screen keyboards. iTap. Auto-complete. No problem!
Software mouse cursor
Not all Web pages are created equal. In fact, some are impossible to navigate without a mouse cursor. The virtual mouse in the Iris Browser lets you chart your own Web experience through all sites, giving you the freedom to take a desktop browsing experience with you on the go.
Special Effects
You want your device to be unique. We do too. The Iris Browser provides a broad range of special effects, including animations and sound effects, letting you to tailor the application to your style. Some of the existing page transitions that you can choose from include slide-in/slide-out, tear away, shatter, swirl, and many more.
Rotating Devices
Now you can get the most out of your hardware. If you're using a device with a rotating screen, the Iris Browser automatically and seamlessly rotates the contents and reformats the page between landscape and portrait modes.
Advanced Security Features
We want your Web experience to be fun and safe. That's why the Iris Browser includes a number of advanced security features, including phishing and spoofing protection.
Pop-Up Blockers
We know you don't want your Web experience to be interrupted, which is why the Iris Browser is designed to block annoying pop-up messages.

DOWNLOAD:

Re: Iris Browser for Windows Mobile 5/6 v1.0.11 (2.0 MB)
 

Link broken heres a new one

http://www.torchmobile.com/download/download3.php

Re: Iris Browser for Windows Mobile 5/6 v1.0.11 (2.0 MB)
 

i tried it early back didnt like

Re: Iris Browser for Windows Mobile 5/6 v1.0.11 (2.0 MB)
 

Yea I did too but it didnt top netfront to me.

Its alot nicer know the only thing is I dont know how to change the page transition animations, frustrating, maybe the OP can shed some light on my situation. Other than that it has definately made some leaps, its useable now. One big thing is why can no one make the scrolling as smooth as netfronts! Thats what kills it for me.

Nice App definately worth giving a beta test and your feedback