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

wjrandon · #1 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:27 PM

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!

**CozBoogie** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:35 PM

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

But thanks for posting wjrandon!

late,
Coz

**Success100** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:35 PM

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.

badchad · #4 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:40 PM

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.

**Success100** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:50 PM

**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.

trakslacker · #6 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:51 PM

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.

badchad · #7 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Success100

**update**

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

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.

wjrandon · #8 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 02:55 PM

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.

**mikee4fun** · #9 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 03:13 PM

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

**CozBoogie** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 03:16 PM

It's already being discussed right here:

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

Please remember to search before posting.

late,
Coz