SkyFire Browser Beats the Pants Off the iPhone -- No Foolin'

I received mine about a couple of days ago and it works great. Went to youtube.com and it played the videos w/o a problem. I like the idea that I don't have to DL a sound before listening to it. It literally plays the video with the sound streaming, you can even mute it from the browser itself. The ability to get around and the configuration is nicely set. The one thing I did not like was the when I received a phone call and lost my internet, I was disconnected from the server and only had the option to exit. That makes it difficult to continue where you left off at. When I tried to access one of my banks it seemed to have a problem initially with me trying to put in my username and password, but on the 3rd attempt(after playing around with it a little)it highlighted a huge area and then let me enter the information in. On MySpace and other sites I did not have that problem. When I attempted to DL a Rapidshare file today it didn't want to take, but I'll try again later to see how it goes and I'll update on that. I haven't truelly tested the theory, but it seems to use the battery up alot faster when running, because constant data(server side) it being pushed through as if you were streaming videos (ie. watching MobiTV) All in all it's a Bad @$$ program.
FYI: I put in for the Beta back in the 1st wave and just received mine, so be patient, because it will come. They are a little behind with the process(based off the communication w/SkyFire), but seems to be moving along fine. Let me know if you have any direct questions you were curious about and I would be happy to test, thanks.
 
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Update: The lack of tabs is a loss and at the moment I cannot download or upload items. The realease info on the website mentions the recommendation of exiting if not using, because as stated before, it will drain battery faster. Again, all in all an extremely good browser and still in beta. I just wouldn't delete all my browsers yet ;)
 
i got my emailed notification 3 days ago but still no text message to my phone so i can download. how long does it typically take to get the text message???
 
i'v been following this browser for awhile I just got my 1st windows phone so it was to late for me to sign up for private beta, anyone heard any rumors of an official release date?
 
rwcj63 said:
i got my emailed notification 3 days ago but still no text message to my phone so i can download. how long does it typically take to get the text message???
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you should try going to their website and changing your phone number. It's possible it was set up incorrectly.
 
word, skyfire is the shiznit, i cant get my hands off it, the download speed is amazing....
check this and dont hate lol:
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D/\SH said:
lol nice bro taking the new screenshot app i posted and putting to use huh.
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yea i couldnt find one that isnt exe, nu2 66 rom has a major issue installing exe files but he says he is gona get that knocked out on 67.....and screenshot app is freakin awesome
 
I got my skyfire beta last week and i still think its kinda slow and buggy in my opinion its not as smooth as i would like but, its nice, features are great but needs video drivers and also needs to be less laggy and faster and much smoother then i would be much happier.
 
I haven't gotten my invite yet (it's overdue!), but am anxious to look at it. Does anyone know whether its speed is due to use its own servers, a la Opera Mini? That should be a concern to anyone exchanging info such as log-ins, bank info, etc., no? I'm currently using Opera Mobile for that reason.
 
Finally! I got my beta, but it is a little slower then I was expecting and there are really no settings other then history and cookies. Its very cool it see in browser videos, but they play pretty choppy.

Im using both Opera 9 and Skyfire, I think I will keep it that way for a bit. Just my 2 cents.
 
(K)rebel said:
Finally! I got my beta, but it is a little slower then I was expecting and there are really no settings other then history and cookies. Its very cool it see in browser videos, but they play pretty choppy.

Im using both Opera 9 and Skyfire, I think I will keep it that way for a bit. Just my 2 cents.
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huh i dont understand why the play is choppy for some users mine strams very nicely and doesnt get choppy on me at all....
 
I got my skyfire beta to days ago and i still think its kinda slow and buggy in my opinion its not as smooth as i would like but, its nice, features are great but needs video drivers and also needs to be less laggy and faster and much smoother then i would be much happier.
 
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