WebKit on Windows Mobile arrives from Torch Mobile
We mentioned WebKit for Windows Mobile about four months ago; Wake3 was bringing the underlying Safari and S60 browser to Microsoft devices, but the beta is still in the “coming soon” stage. If you don’t want to wait, you can hit up Torch Mobile who has an actual download available now for Windows Mobile 6. Looks like my Dash is going to get some healthy exercise today, first with MSN Direct and now a WebKit browser! I just wish now that it a touchscreen.One of the interesting features I see in the Iris browser from Torch Mobile, is support for practically any input method supported on the device platform, ranging from touch to handwriting recognition and everything in between. There’s also auto-rotation, a software mouse cursor and more. I do see support for JavaScript, but not for Flash at this point. Time to go play on the Dash…(via GigaOm)
Downloading it now, here’s hoping it supports VGA on the Advantage.
It does work on the Dash, but I’m disappointed. I’m not seeing any speed gains and it’s very limited in terms of functionality. It’s not going to replace anyone’s current mobile browser as it stands now. However, it is just an early look at where they’re heading.
It doesn’t seem to be able to work with the 3G on AT&T. It gets unable to resolve the DNS no matter what I try.
that was the quickest install and removal i had up to date! netfront was much much better. IRIS seemed to lack the fuid motion of the netfront. i could not even load the correct version of yahoo.com however i will add that netfront is giving me problems with bootup sometimes.