Skyfire Mobile Browser closed down in many countries including Pakistan

, Posted by Umer Kayani

Sat, Jul 3, 2010

Skyfire, the web browser with ability to view rich media, is closed down its operation in a number of countries from 1st July 2010. This change however applies only to Symbian and Windows Mobile versions.

Skyfire is dedicated to leveraging the power of cloud computing to redefine mobile browsing on smartphones and the fastest, smartest mobile browser in the world – combining the rich features of the full PC internet, with intelligent features and shortcuts that make browsing from a phone easier and faster.

The following notice is presented upon startup of the browser.

“Dear Skyfire User
As, of July 1st, 2010 Skyfire will
no longer be providing service
in your country for the windows
mobile and symbian browser. In
order to offer the best possible
service level for our officially
supported customers and
countries , Skyfire is
consolidating the countries in
which it operates. We apologize
for this inconvenience and hope
you have enjoyed the Skyfire
will work on your phone until
July 1st 2010,at which time the
service will be de-activated and
your browser will no longer
function. You can direct inquiries
about this to geo@skyfire.com.”

The list of countries in which skyfire closed down its service are as follows -
Australia
Ecuador
Hungary
India
Malaysia
Mexico
Pakistan
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand