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RIM Shows Off WebKit Browser

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Feb 16, 2010, 10:00 AM   by Eric M. Zeman

Today Research In Motion revealed a first look at its upcoming WebKit-based browser for BlackBerries. According to RIM executives, the browser downloads and renders web sites much faster than its previous browsers. The browser is still be tested, and RIM's executives wouldn't commit to a timeframe, saying only that it will become available this year. Apple's Safari browser for iPhone, and the Android browser both use WebKit.

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Wireless Consultant

Feb 17, 2010, 1:41 PM

It better be good

Its about time rim put together a web browser that would compete with all the other browsers.

I currently use the Bolt Browser on my Blackberry Bold 9700 because it is much better than the Blackberry browser.
bluecoyote

Feb 16, 2010, 4:28 PM

Webkit is now the de-facto mobile browsing standard...

On every platform except WinMo
andy2373

Feb 16, 2010, 2:27 PM

About time!

Maybe the VZW Tour 2 will have it. 😲
pfs2009

Feb 16, 2010, 12:35 PM

No love for webOS

"According to RIM executives, the browser downloads and renders web sites much faster than its previous browsers.(((of course)) Apple's Safari browser for iPhone, and the Android browser both use WebKit.((((and the Palm Pre)))
 
 
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