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- Skyfire releases version 4.0, with 8 “killer” features
- ASUS Eee Pad Transformer coming on April 26
- HTC ad on Google ‘HTC Sensation 4G – On 6/8′
| Skyfire releases version 4.0, with 8 “killer” features Posted: 21 Apr 2011 01:54 PM PDT Skyfire has been one of the top alternatives for the stock Android browser, with more than 3 million downloads from the Android Market. Today, our great Skyfire browser has stepped up and upgraded to version 4.0, now sporting 8 new "killer features." Skyfire 4.0′s new features The main attraction is definitely the Skybar, which appears on the bottom of the browser as a very neat scrollable bar. Aside from the new Skybar, Skyfire is making a remarkable change to their video optimization service. Before Android 2.2, playing flash content on your device was only possible through Skyfire, which transformed and optimized the videos straight from their servers, also making streaming faster, as well as saving you data. Video optimization will now be an optional paid feature, which will be available via an in-app purchase, for a one-time fee of $2.99 (after a 3-day trial). There are two exceptions though, if you are a Verizon customer, or one of the 3 million that have been using the Beta up-to-date, you get the advantage to keep using this service for free. Check out the press release and the video that Skyfire has put together for you, if you would like to see more details about the update, and don’t forget to let us know what you think of Skyfire’s new changes! Have you been using Skyfire? What do you think of it? Will you continue using it? Gallery         Show Press ReleaseSkyfire Launches 4.0 Version of its Popular Android Mobile Browser with Eight New Killer Features Skyfire Unveils Customizable SkyBar With Twitter, Groupon and Google Reader Integration; Converts Video Feature to Premium In-App Option for New Users MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (April 21st, 2011) – Today Skyfire, maker of the award-winning and popular mobile browser, announces the release of Skyfire 4.0 for Android — its highly anticipated next-generation Android browser. Skyfire 4.0 for Android allows users to personalize their SkyBarTM toolbar, while adding eight new SkyBar features. While the basic browser and toolbar will remain free to Android users, Skyfire is also introducing a premium in-app purchase to enable its Video feature, which draws on Skyfire's cloud-based servers to optimize videos from across the web. As a thank you to over 3 million early beta users of the app, all existing users will be "grandfathered" in for free access for the lifetime of their device. Skyfire's SkyBar toolbar is now scrollable and customizable, allowing for a larger and more personalized number of features to be positioned on the toolbar. Beyond the 'Video', 'Facebook', 'Fireplace', 'Popular', 'Ideas' & 'Like' buttons, Skyfire has added full Twitter, Groupon and Google Reader integration, a 'Share' button, Sports, News and Finance feeds, and a 'Settings' button. Skyfire for Android is one of the most popular applications in the Android Market and has seen over 3 million downloads since launching in April 2010. The mobile browser was upgraded to critical acclaim in November 2010 with integrated social media and Facebook capabilities, and the app currently has a user rating of 4.5 stars out of a possible five stars, based on tens of thousands of reviews in the Android Market. This latest update will continue to build on Skyfire's strong track record of innovation. With v4.0, Skyfire for Android will begin offering its video optimization as an optional $2.99 premium feature, unlocked via an in-app purchase after a three day free trial. The feature pays for itself for most users around the world by allowing users to watch more video with less data usage (where users have capped or metered data plans), as well as increasing battery life. As part of a special, limited time offer, Skyfire is offering the video optimization feature free to all Verizon customers downloading Skyfire 4.0 for Android. Skyfire will be available in the VCastTM Apps section of the Android Market for Verizon users during this promotion. Skyfire 4.0 for Android, including the video optimization feature, will remain free for all of the over 3 million beta testers around the globe who have used the app to date, in gratitude for their support in helping Skyfire grow and improve. "With Skyfire 4.0 for Android, we're enabling users to customize their browser toolbar to fit their interests, from sports, to social networks, to finance, news, and local deals," said Jeff Glueck, CEO of Skyfire. "While the basic browser will remain free, with the launch of Google's Android In-App purchase platform, the time has come to make our video cloud acceleration service a premium feature that reflects the investment we make to support each user in our cloud. We deliver state-of-the art web video tuned to your current mobile connection bandwidth, saving 75% on average data loads. For users who enjoy web video, or who are on metered data, the service can pay for itself in the first month of use." New Features in Skyfire 4.0 for Android include: Customizable SkyBar – Skyfire's toolbar is now configurable and expandable, enabling users to create their own flavor of Skyfire experience. With the new scrollable SkyBar, users now have access to fourteen Skyfire features and have the ability to enable, disable and position each button as they see fit. New SkyBar Features –Skyfire has added eight new features: General Tips – We've added a host of new in-browser tips, tricks & tutorials to help users get them most out of browsing with Skyfire. Download Skyfire 4.0 for Android today here: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skyfire.browser
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| ASUS Eee Pad Transformer coming on April 26 Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:42 PM PDT The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer has grown to be a very anticipated device for many Android enthusiasts out there, and since CES, everyone has been wondering when this nifty device will be coming to the U.S. We now know that ASUS’ honeycomb tablet will be arriving this April 26, for the already known price of $399 for the 16 GB version, and $499 for 32 GB. Many of you have also been loving the idea of the unique keyboard dock, this accessory will actually be sold separately for $150. For those that missed the Transformer’s first unboxing, the specs are listed below. Eee Pad Transformer Specifications: Though carrying a very generous price tag, the device does not lack strength at all, mostly matching the Motorola Xoom, which goes for $600 (WiFi-only). According to Engadget’s review, this was actually the "best honeycomb tablet yet" (Ouch, Motorola!). For $400-$500, this nifty device is a steal. What do you guys think of it? Will you guys be getting one?
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| HTC ad on Google ‘HTC Sensation 4G – On 6/8′ Posted: 21 Apr 2011 07:42 AM PDT Looking for more clues as to when the HTC Sensation will be launching on T-Mobile? We typically rely on leaked inventory system images or an anonymous tip, but this time HTC has done all the work themselves. It's unclear if it was a simple mistake or a calculated promotional plan, but if you happened to do a Google search for "HTC Sensation" yesterday, you may have noticed a sponsored link at the top of the page which read "HTC Sensation 4G – On 6/8 – w/HTC Watch & HTC Sense." If that wasn't enough, the official image for the Sensation that was sent out in HTC's press release and is featured on their site also shows the June 8th date on the clock widget. Coincidence? Not likely.
Many have jumped to the conclusion that T-Mobile will launch the HTC Sensation on June 8th, but we don't think that is the case. T-Mobile and HTC's press release stated that the HTC Sensation 4G would launch during the summer of 2011. If they had plans to launch the Sensation in June, they most likely would have given a Q2 launch window. Our guess is that T-Mobile will allow current customers to pre-order the HTC Sensation on June 8th and will launch the handset during the first or second week of July. But we really, really hope that we're wrong. How many of you would be willing to stick things out with T-Mobile in order to get your hands on HTC's first dual-core Android handset and HTC Sense 3.0?
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