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RIM Snaps Up Web Browser Company

Aug 24, 2009, 10:08 AM by Rich Brome
updated Aug 24, 2009, 10:10 AM

Mobile web browser maker Torch Mobile today announced that it has been acquired by Research In Motion (RIM). Torch created a WebKit-based browser called Iris, which it will now bring to the BlackBerry platform.

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Kryger

Aug 24, 2009, 12:23 PM

Iris

sounds cool. wish it had more detail.

HawkeyeOC

RIMs standard browser isn't the greatest one in the world. I am glad they appear to be doing something about it 😁

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kreitz3

Other browsers such as the WebOS and Android browsers use Webkit from Iris.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_browser#Popular_ ... »

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tuminatr

I had this browser for windows mobile, opera is much better RIM must want some of the tech from this company

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