- Skyfire Web Browser - Your Path to Flash Video on iPhone
- iTunes
- 2.99 USD
- iPhone, iPod touch
- Skyfire Labs, Inc.
Description
Mobile browsing is incomplete without Flash video - Skyfire web browser SOLVES your video problems. Now you can watch Flash videos on iPhone from all over the web – live sports, breaking news and full-length comedy & entertainment.
NOTE: Skyfire is your best choice for Flash video, but we don’t support Flash apps, games nor website animations. Yet if it’s VIDEO you’re looking for, this is the one to get.
Watch video from your favorite Flash sites for football, baseball, soccer, basketball, cricket, rugby, hockey, college sports, or any other Flash video sites.
Visit: http://my.skyfire.com to see popular video and websites that are trending among all Skyfire users - A terrific way to find new Skyfire-supported video sites.
With over 20 MILLION WORLDWIDE SKYFIRE DOWNLOADS, we have deep experience in enabling Flash on mobile. Get the real thing, Skyfire is the original Flash Video browser on iPhone!
===== Skyfire’s Top Award-Winning Features =====
Install Now to Watch Flash Videos
**Skyfire allows you to
watch Flash videos that otherwise don’t work on iPhone! Ever see a 'black rectangle' instead of a video while browsing
with the native iPhone browser? That's when you need Skyfire!
**Enjoy videos from sites across the web that have
not been optimized for iPhone such as live streaming video (breaking news, sports, concerts & more), South Park, The
Daily Show, niche websites, and more.
**More than 200,000 websites are supported
Facebook and Twitter Integration
**Try the 'Popular' feature to see what your friends and the Facebook community
have found most likeable on the site you are browsing, or 'Fireplace' to quickly use the power of Skyfire to showcase
only the media content on Facebook that your friends are sharing.
==== Limitations (Please Read) ====
**Videos may take up to 10-20 seconds to start – this is how we encode Flash
video into a format your iPhone can support; this also compresses the video and saves you valuable data megabytes as
well.
** Skyfire supports Flash videos! (Flash animations, Flash-based apps, Facebook & Zynga games etc. are
not supported)
**Skyfire can’t support every site (over 200,000 sites are enabled, but not all video players are
supported and some sites like ESPN3 do not support 3rd party browsing) . Any site that hides its Flash video behind a
user name and password is not something we can support; there are also some sites that “geo-block” content and don’t
allow it to be played in certain countries.
===== Support & Feedback =====
**Please come to our support pages at https://getsatisfaction.com/skyfire_for_iphone if you are not
satisfied with any aspect of the product. If you just mention it in the App Store, our support team has no way to
respond to you to resolve your issue. We’d love the opportunity to help.
What's New
Version 5.0.0 (May 23, 2013)
***Flash Video alert has been moved to the top of the browser. Now there is a Flash Video button in the top of the browser. Tap it to analyze the page for flash video.
***All New Search experience, now you get a single unified search and url navigation bar. Cleaner, simpler, and easier. You can even switch search engines.
***Smooth fullscreen . Simply scroll down any web page to scroll away the top and bottom controls. Scroll up and the top and bottom controls slide into place.
*** Turn off the toolbar. Now in Settings you can turn off the Toolbar , easy as flicking a switch.
***Touch Effect, Tap anywhere and you get instant feedback of where you tapped. Its fun and helps you target tiny links and buttons.
***Related Video button is now separate from the Video Alert/"analyzing page" button. The icon is green now.
***Updated graphics for the toolbar and top chrome. Plus Updated Tutorial and FAQ pages.
***Fixed a number of crashes performance issues and bugs.
Version 4.2.1 (Nov 21, 2012)
Regarding Video:
Skyfire attempts to offer additional browsing benefits by working to enable Flash video on iPad. Flash video playback is a complicated problem to solve (There is a reason why it is not offered native on iPad). As a reminder (clearly stated in the AppStore description) Skyfire does NOT render Flash video that is hidden behind pages with Javascript or proprietary video players, Flash animations, website interaction (buttons), games or educational Flash tools. May we kindly ask that prior to leaving a negative rating on iTunes, please confirm that the issue you are experiencing is not related to these traits and please reach out to us at www.getsatisfaction.com.skyfire_iphone.
To engage missing video with Skyfire, browse to a page with Flash video (Disregard and do not click on the "You Need Flash Warning Download" message) > Instead, click on the "Video" icon in the top right-hand corner of the the Skyfire top toolbar > Skyfire will then analyze the page to determine if there is accessible Flash video code > If the code is available (and not hidden behind proprietary/publisher code, Skyfire will present a "Play" button – and you are on your way to enjoying Flash video on your iPad.
Please realize we do our best to offer support for as many websites and video players as we can and we thank you for your continued support!
More great things to come from Skyfire in 2013! - Happy Browsing!
Version 4.2.0 (Oct 23, 2012)
Skyfire for iPhone version 4.2.0
What's New?
iPhone 5 Ready! Skyfire now supports the hottest device on the planet!
• Skyfire now supports 20% more screen real estate for BIGGER browsing and LARGER Flash videos on iPhone
Improved Fullscreen Mode with new intelligent UI design for Skyfire toolbar interaction:
• Skyfire toolbar now auto-hides based on your browsing and when you rotate your device to landscape mode
• New 'Exit' & 'Back' button design allows for easy full-screen mode switching and navigation
Skyfire now plays (video) nice with your Apple TV! Better support for Airplay:
• Bug fixes for Better Airplay support
More coming soon from Skyfire! Thanks for the support!
Version 4.0.7 (Jul 12, 2012)
What’s New in Skyfire for iPhone 4.0.7:
✔ Stream-Away: Skyfire is back to supporting iOS 3.x, 4.0 & 4.1,
and 5.x iOS versions.
✔ Bug-Squashing: Minor bug fixes and improved stability (Be sure to check out the improved video loading time on
WIFI!)
Version 4.0.6 (Jun 12, 2012)
Ready, Aim, Sky…Fire! You spoke, we listened. Introducing significantly faster load times for Skyfire video! (*This new feature is for WIFI only and will be rolling out to all users in the coming week)
Also, be sure to check out the new trending video Skyfire feed on the Http://my.skyfire (Skyfire Startpage)where you'll find Live Sports feeds, trending TV episodes and more!
Note: If you use Skyfire for iPhone version on iPad in pixel double mode (rather than the optimized Skyfire for iPad version), please hold off on upgrading. We have a fix coming for these users.
Version 4.0.5 (Apr 16, 2012)
Thanks for updating to Skyfire for iPhone (v4.0.5):
• Fixed a bug in cookies where Skyfire was not remembering logins on certain Skyfire features and websites
•
Contextual Menu bug fix: Hold and press functionality is back in action and working correctly!
• Skyfire for iPad
Fans?! Don’t forget to download Skyfire for iPad and try the all new “HotSwap” feature which allows up to 4 users of
your iPad to have their own personal browsing preferences – “The perfect solution for the shared iPad problem”.
Please share your experience with Skyfire for iPad to your friends and family and join us on Facebook & Twitter. Happy Browsing!
Version 4.0.4 (Mar 12, 2012)
Continued stability improvements and minor bug fixes.
Thanks for the support!
Join the Skyfire Fan pages for a chance to win an iPod Touch from Skyfire at twitter.com/skyfire and on Facebook!
Version 4.0.3 (Dec 6, 2011)
Win an iPod Touch! Share the word on Twitter or Facebook with the callout #Skyfire for a chance to win an iPod Touch from Skyfire!
Thank you for the support!
Version 4.0.2 (Oct 24, 2011)
Skyfire is now officially iOS 5 ready! Thank you for your patience as we worked to update Skyfire with the many changes brought forth with the Apple update. We have fixed and improved the User Agent switching feature which allows Skyfire users the flexibility to navigate between Mobile Optimized and Desktop content with the switch of a button. Access more content (full episodes) on your favorite Skyfire supported websites. If you like the update, please show us your support by giving Skyfire a rating in the AppStore, Facebook or Twitter! - Thank You - The Skyfire Team
Version 4.0.1 (Oct 16, 2011)
Skyfire 4.0.1 Release Notes:
Fix for crashing bug introduced with iOS 5 update. Thank you for your patience. Fix coming for the abilty to switch between mobile and desktop view soon.
Skyfire 4.0 Release Notes:
Skyfire Mobile Browser 4.0 offers a new feature which intelligently suggests related videos based on the content you
are browsing – It’s an entirely new way to discover video and live video streams.
The new Pandora-like video
recommendation engine allows users to explore related videos based on the content they are browsing. Relevant video is
easily accessible and automatically generated in a list available from the Video button on the SkyBar toolbar. If a
video is available from the webpage the user is browsing, that video shows first, and the recommendations are listed
below. Suggestions are even available on pages with no video, from that website, or similar websites. Skyfire’s
intelligent recommendations leverage the Skyfire community to identify the hottest trending videos of the day, by
category. The experience of watching the best of web video on Apple iOS devices, including Flash content, is now easier
than ever.
The 4.0 Update also brings improved video loading time, additional stability and ever-growing site coverage.
Version 4.0.0 (Oct 13, 2011)
Skyfire 4.0 Release Notes:
We are aware of an issue with crashing and the User Agent switch not working with iOS5 and are working to correct this ASAP - Thanks for your patience and understanding as Apple rolls our its new OS.
Skyfire Mobile Browser 4.0 offers a new feature which intelligently suggests related videos based on the content you
are browsing – It’s an entirely new way to discover video and live video streams.
The new Pandora-like video
recommendation engine allows users to explore related videos based on the content they are browsing. Relevant video is
easily accessible and automatically generated in a list available from the Video button on the SkyBar toolbar. If a
video is available from the webpage the user is browsing, that video shows first, and the recommendations are listed
below. Suggestions are even available on pages with no video, from that website, or similar websites. Skyfire’s
intelligent recommendations leverage the Skyfire community to identify the hottest trending videos of the day, by
category. The experience of watching the best of web video on Apple iOS devices, including Flash content, is now easier
than ever.
The 4.0 Update also brings improved video loading time, additional stability and ever-growing site coverage.
Version 3.4.0 (Sep 12, 2011)
Minor bug fix in version 3.4.0 - We are working on a significant, feature rich product update which will be coming soon.
Issue Fixed: Custom homepage URL will no longer periodically reset back to Skyfire default homepage.
Thanks for the continued support!
Version 3.3.0 (Aug 18, 2011)
The Skyfire team has zapped a number of bothersome bugs in the 3.3.0 update. This update brings several bug fixes
and sets the stage for a more feature rich update - Coming soon!
What’s New in this release:
Addtions:
• Map Time – Skyfire now supports more map features relating to Google Maps & push to talk.
Fixes:
• Twitter Pop up issue has been eliminated
• Stuck in tab mode bug has been squashed
• A large number of
minor bugs have been remedied
Version 3.2.0 (Apr 26, 2011)
Bug fixes, Stability Improvements & Fine Tuning.
Version 3.1.0 (Mar 28, 2011)
iPhone 3.1.0 Delivers a better Skyfire User Experience with Site and Feature Specific Tips & Tricks, Improved
User Agent Option, Updated Skyfire Support System and Localized Version of Skyfire in Seven New Languages.
What’s New:
• Localized Versions of Skyfire: Skyfire UI is now translated and accessible in seven new
languages: Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Korean & Spanish
• Video Failure Upgrade: We are
continually striving to add more supported video sites & players each day – Our new video support flow makes it easy
for users to connect directly with our engineers and support team for optimum customer service and to identify sites
that need our immediate attention. We love the feedback and are working hard to make Skyfire for iPhone a 5 Star App
(Thanks for rating us and sharing with your friends!)
• Related Sites Feature: Our video support team will
continue to address sites that need attention – In the meanwhile, if you encounter a site that does not work via
Skyfire, we are now making discovery of Skyfire supported sites accessible with the touch of the ‘Related Sites’ button.
Clicking the ‘Related Sites’ button searches the web for comparable video sites and content, and delivers these web
links conveniently to users – helping users find more video content via Skyfire.
• New User Agent Interface:
Skyfire now offers easy access to all three user agent options - giving users flexibility to unlock more video content
and easy toggling to accommodate browsing via iPhone (Safari), Desktop or iPad view.
Version 3.0.0 (Mar 2, 2011)
• More Video – We enhanced our capabilities to give you more Flash video from more sites. Flash videos will get
mobile optimized for your device and network and gives you smooth video playback that saves you lots of bandwidth and
money.
• Popular Content – Our favorite new feature; instantly see what content on any given site is most popular
with your friends and within the Facebook community. Recommendations from friends are prioritized and show up at the
top of the list.
• FireplaceTM Feed Reader – A simple but addictive tool that provides a filtered list of your
Facebook feed that only includes links to web pages, images, and videos posted by your Facebook friends. A great place
to start for browsing.
• Facebook Portal Integration – With a single touch you have access to your Facebook feed,
profile and fast-growing location service Places. No need to switch between apps.
• Facebook Like Button – Skyfire
3.0 puts the Facebook Like Button on EVERY PAGE of the Internet. No scrolling around searching for the button on the
page, simply click on the SkyBarTM Like Button to easily “like” or “unlike” the page you are viewing.
• Skyfire
OneTouch SearchTM – Enter a single search term and choose between Google, Video (from VideoSurf), or Wikipedia with a
single touch without the need to navigate to separate sites.
Version 2.2.1 (Feb 3, 2011)
Many bug fixes, including:
• Faster URL entry with auto-complete
• Fixed empty history problem
•
Fixed click-to-call issues
• Private Browsing mode more robust
• Addressed several crash issues
•
Performance improvements
Version 2.1.0 (Nov 23, 2010)
• New: Twitter Quickview allows you to quickly peek into your Twitter stream while browsing
• New: Share to
Twitter, GReader, Instapaper, Pinboard, Read It Later, Tumblr
• New: Open in new tab option (touch-&-hold a
link)
• Improved Video coverage! Better coverage for sites that require log-in and for sites supporting HTML5.
Check out your favorite site in ‘Desktop’ mode.
• Improved: Better cookie support. Thus more videos and sites will
work.
• Improved: No retyping necessary when switching between mobile and desktop mode
• Improved:
Bookmarking functions, including editing, renaming, etc.






