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Opera Software Acquires Skyfire Browser For $155 Million

Tim February 15, 2013 14

This morning, Opera Software, the makers of the popular mobile browser, went ahead and announced their purchasing of Skyfire. For now, Skyfire will still operate as an independent entity and continue to develop and support Skyfire Browser for its users. Over...

Skyfire Is Looking To Save Android Users Money As Carriers Impose Tiered Data Plans

Tim June 23, 2011 33

Skyfire came out with a set of numbers today showing that smartphone users can save up to $120 a year by using data efficient apps like their browser. If you recall our post showing Verizon's data calculator, you can see that streaming video is what's going to...

Skyfire 4.0 Released on Android, Premium Video Feature FREE to Verizon Customers

Kellen April 21, 2011 38

A new Skyfire (version 4.0) will be introduced today and includes a boatload of new features to make this a truly all-in-one browser experience. In this latest update, users will notice a customizable "Skybar" with new Groupon, Twitter, Sports, News, Finance...

Skyfire Version 4.0 “Pro Edition” on the Way, New Pricing Model and UI Enhancements

Kellen March 11, 2011 17

Skyfire version 4.0 which the company is calling their "Pro Edition" should be out in the coming weeks and is expected to be as good as ever. With over 2.5 million downloads of their browser, it looks like the company has decided that it's time to monetize it...

Thursday Poll: What is your favorite Android Browser?

Kellen December 2, 2010 85

How have we not asked this question yet? Shame on us. With so many quality options out there for your Android browsing pleasure, we'd love to hear what your favorite is. Is it Skyfire and their interesting take on Flash videos? Firefox and their ever-...

Skyfire Hits 1 Million Downloads, Adds Compatibility for DROID X, 2 and Incredible

Kellen September 14, 2010 20

Skyfire announced today that they've hit 1 million downloads putting them in the top 0.02% of all products in the Android Market. We're talking pretty elite company here. You may remember Skyfire as our savior during those days when Android 2.2 release dates...

Video: Skyfire Beta 2.0 in Action

Kellen April 29, 2010 64

Sorry for the delayed post on this, but we've been a little busy playing with a new toy or two. We are back now though! And Skyfire 2.0 beta is what the people have called for! If you are new to the Skyfire game, please ignore this post we did which included...

Download: Skyfire Beta

Kellen April 21, 2010 33

I know how much you all love to get a hold of anything "beta" for Android and if you missed the Skyfire signup period last month then this one may have slipped by. Luckily, our readers are the best and dropped us the .apk almost 2 days ago! (Sorry for the...