March 27, 2008 at 9:44 pm · Authored by Ewan · Filed under Mobile Applications

I had a note in from Skyfire, makers of the uber-fast mobile web browser, letting me know that I’m most probably in ‘Beta Group 1′ — so I should be getting a link to download and play soon. I’m really looking forward to it. It’s Microsoft-platform only at the moment (that platform needs the most help!) but there’s a Symbian client in the works. Excellent.

Here’s the gossip on the Symbian client:

In addition to adding features and building a robust Windows Mobile Skyfire, we also have development underway for a Symbian version of Skyfire. Stay tuned as we extend our beta to the Nokia N-series and E-series phones in the U.S. this summer. Beta 1 and 2 users who have signed up indicating that they have Nokia phones do not need to do anything. We’ll contact you as soon as it’s ready.

Gah! Summer? Ages away!!

So the iPhone browsing experience rocks, yes? But what about the rest of the platforms out there. Well, the manufacturers and software developers have generally been nothing short of abysmal when it comes to browser-innovation so I’m excited about the prospect of a usable, FAST browser for mobile handsets. Let’s not forget Opera Mini — although, unfortunately, I tend to do so. Truth be known, I’m not sure why. I need to take another look at their current offerings.

Back to Skyfire. They’re hiring developers, big time. More details here.