Written by Peter Murphy on Friday, February 13, 2009

Finally, Skyfire Web Browser, available for all!

Up until now, I couldn’t try Skyfire’s browser offering, it demanded an US or more recently an UK phone number for registration of the Beta. With the release of version 0.9 it’s finally become a free for all, and it adds some social media features that may be welcome, or not?

Just a note here, I’ve been registered for the beta, notification when it would be available outside the US, UK, and the notification I got, nada, nothing, zip. Any way, I’ve just installed the .cab to have a quick look, and although it renders well, and seems quick, it lacks a few obvious things that I think should be included in a browser.

It doesn’t let you import your existing bookmarks, the settings, are limited, and the interface is limited. The good things, everything on the web page you go to works, without add-ons, but animations, flash etc, work fine.

The big thing that everyone is impressed with is the inclusion of some social networking functionality, adding a place to have Facebook and Twitter accounts right on the Skyfire home page , which is customisable, a bit like the iGoogle home page.

Like I said, this is just out, and available for everyone, so what’s stopping you giving it a try, I’m going to spend some time with it and I might get back to you, or not!!! It’s available for Windows Mobile and S60 devices. Hit the Link for more info