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Line 1: {{short description\|Windows Mobile web browser}} {{Infobox software \| name = Iris Browser \| logo = [[File:~~iris glower~~Iris_Browser_for_Windows_Mobile_Logo.png\|125px]] \| logo alt = The logo for Iris Browser, a circle of flat red shapes designed to look like a flower \| screenshot = [[File:Screenshot_of_Iris_Browser_1.15.jpg\|250px\|Iris Browser 1.15 Screenshot]] \| caption = Iris Browser 1.15 Screenshot \| developer = Torch Mobile \| released = 2008 \| ~~frequently updated~~discontinued = yes \| ~~platform~~operating system = [[Windows Mobile]], [[Windows CE~~]], [[Qt (toolkit)\|Qt~~]] \| license = [[Proprietary software\|Proprietary]] ~~\| genre = [[Microbrowser]]~~ \| ~~website~~genre = [~~http://www.torchmobile.com/ Torch~~ [Mobile ~~Iris~~browser]] \| website = }} '''Iris Browser''' is a discontinued [[web browser]] for [[Windows Mobile]] [[smartphones]]<ref>{{cite news \|first=Jason \|last=Fitzpatrick \|title=Iris Brings Desktop Browsing To Windows Mobile \|url=http://lifehacker.com/400220/iris-brings-desktop-browsing-to-windows-mobile/ \|publisher=Lifehacker \|date=2008-12-08 \|access-date=October 1, 2014 \|archive-date=2008-08-14 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080814082954/http://lifehacker.com/400220/iris-brings-desktop-browsing-to-windows-mobile/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> and [[personal digital assistants]] (PDAs) developed by the Torch Mobile company. The first version was released in 2008.<ref name=":0">{{cite news \|title=Torch Mobile Launches Free Web Browser for Windows Mobile \|url=http://www.brighthand.com/news/torch-mobile-launches-free-web-browser-for-windows-mobile/ \|publisher=Brighthand \|date=2008-02-15 \|access-date=October 1, 2014 \|archive-date=2017-09-11 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911151347/http://www.brighthand.com/news/torch-mobile-launches-free-web-browser-for-windows-mobile/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> It was one of the first mobile browsers to score a perfect 100 on the [[Acid3]] test.<ref>{{cite news\|first=Sarah\|last=Perez\|title=Iris: A New Browser for Windows Mobile Emerges from Beta\|url=http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Iris-A-New-Browser-for-Windows-Mobile-Emerges-from-Beta\|publisher=Channel19\|date=2009-02-24\|access-date=October 1, 2014\|archive-date=2014-10-06\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006073518/http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Iris-A-New-Browser-for-Windows-Mobile-Emerges-from-Beta\|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Research In Motion\|RIM]] acquired Torch Mobile in 2009 and discontinued Iris.<ref>{{cite news\|first=Phil\|last=Nickinson\|title=RIM purchases Torch Mobile; Iris Browser for Windows Mobile will be discontinued\|url=http://www.wpcentral.com/rim-purchases-torch-mobile-iris-browser-windows-mobile-will-be-discontinued\|publisher=wpcentral.com\|date=2009-08-25\|access-date=October 1, 2014\|archive-date=2014-10-07\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007005423/http://www.wpcentral.com/rim-purchases-torch-mobile-iris-browser-windows-mobile-will-be-discontinued\|url-status=live}}</ref> '''Iris Browser''' is a [[web browser]] for [[Windows Mobile]] [[smartphones]]<ref>{{cite news \|first= Andreas \|last= Erle \|authorlink= http://www.ratschlag24.com/index.php/autor/Andreas%20Erle/SAErle \|title= Weiterer Alternativbrowser für Windows Mobile: IRIS\|url= http://www.ratschlag24.com/index.php/weiterer-alternativbrowser-fuer-windows-mobile-iris_000041766/ \|work= ratschlag24.com \|publisher= \|date= 04-13-2009 \|accessdate=April 30, 2009}}</ref> and [[personal digital assistants]] (PDAs) developed by the Torch Mobile company. The first version of Iris Browser was released in 2008. It is currently one of only three web browsers designed for portable devices which scores a 100/100 on the [[Acid3]] test.<ref>[[:File:Iris-wm-acid3-100.png\|Test rendering]]</ref> Iris is also available for [[Qt (toolkit)\|Qt]].<ref>{{cite news \|title= Trolltech to Distribute Torch Mobiles Iris Browser \|url= http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-33886279_ITM \|work= Wireless News \|publisher= M2 Communications \|date= 02-13-2008 \|accessdate=April 30, 2009}}</ref> [[Research In Motion\|RIM]] acquired Torch Mobile on August 24, 2009<ref>http://www.torchmobile.com/blog/?p=33</ref> and Torch Mobile spokesman George Staikos has announced that Windows Mobile development will not continue.<ref name="wmexperts.com">http://www.wmexperts.com/rim-purchases-torch-mobile-iris-browser-windows-mobile-will-be-discontinued</ref> On August 12, 2010, RIM released the first device featuring a [[WebKit]]-based browser for its BlackBerry OS, branding the mobile phone as "BlackBerry Torch".<ref>{{cite news \|title= Press Release: AT&T and Research In Motion Ignite Customers with the New BlackBerry Torch \|url= http://na.blackberry.com/eng/newsroom/news/press/release.jsp?id=4238 \|work= BlackBerry Newsroom \|publisher= Research In Motion Ltd. \|date= 03-08-2010 \|accessdate=August 26, 2009}}</ref> ==Features== Iris is based on the [[WebKit]] rendering engine<ref>{{cite news \|first=Scott \|last=Loganbill \|title=Torch Fires up Webkit-Powered Windows Mobile Browser \|url=http://www.webmonkey.com/2008/08/torch_fires_up_webkit_powered_mobile_browser/ \|publisher=Webmonkey \|date=2008-08-13 \|access-date=October 1, 2014 \|archive-date=2016-03-03 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303205843/http://www.webmonkey.com/2008/08/torch_fires_up_webkit_powered_mobile_browser/ \|url-status=live }}</ref> ~~{{Prose\|section\|date=March 2009}}~~ with the [[JavaScriptCore\|SquirrelFish Extreme]] JavaScript engine, [[Netscape]] plug-in [[API]], and [[JavaScript]]/[[ECMAScript]] 1.5. [[WebKit]] rendering engine<ref>http://www.torchmobile.com/products/</ref> [[WebKit#JavaScriptCore\|SquirrelFish Extreme]] JavaScript engine<ref name="torchmobile.com">http://www.torchmobile.com/blog/?p=21</ref> Customizable interface [[Touch screen]] control Advanced [[HTML]] and [[CSS]] support Languages Zoom and tap Function Multiple windows and tabs Input methods Software mouse cursor Special effects Rotating devices Advanced security features Pop-up blockers Advanced mobile key navigation [[HTTP]] cache optimized for low disk usage [[Transport Layer Security\|SSL]] and authenticated proxy support Styled Form Controls [[Netscape]] plug-in [[API]] [[JavaScript]]/[[ECMAScript]] 1.5 [[SVG]], [[XPath]], and [[XSLT]] support History Auto-Complete Efficient storage of bookmarks and cookies Bookmark editor, carrier specified list Favorite icons and history [[XHTML]] 1.x mobile profile support Customizable about: pages It has [[HTML]] and [[CSS]] support and supports [[Scalable Vector Graphics\|SVG]], [[XPath]], and [[XSLT]]. ~~==Current development==~~ It supports a customizable interface and [[touch screen]] control, pop-up blockers, and [[XHTML]] 1.x mobile profile support. The [[UI]] was greatly enhanced all the way up until 1.1.9 which was released on July 6, 2009. RIM acquired Torch Mobile on August 24, 2009<ref>http://www.torchmobile.com/blog/</ref> and Torch Mobile spokesman George Staikos has announced that Windows Mobile development will not continue.<ref name="wmexperts.com"/> It has advanced security features, advanced mobile key navigation, [[HTTP]] cache optimized for low disk usage, History Auto-Complete, and [[Transport Layer Security\|SSL]] and authenticated proxy support. It also features bookmarks, which can be customized by the [[Cell phone carrier\|carrier]], tabs, and customizable about pages.<ref name=":0" /> ==Performance== According to independent testing, Iris 1.1.5 loads pages more slowly than its closest competitor, [[Opera Mobile]].<ref>{{cite news \|first= Magennis \|last= Niall \|title= Torch Mobile Iris Browser 1.1.5 IRIS \|url= http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-phones/review/2009/03/30/Torch-Mobile-Iris-Browser-1-1-5/p2 \|work= TrustedReviews ~~\|publisher=~~ \|date= 2009-03-30 \|~~accessdate~~access-date= April 30, 2009 \|archive-date= 2009-04-08 \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090408072228/http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-phones/review/2009/03/30/Torch-Mobile-Iris-Browser-1-1-5/p2 \|url-status= live }}</ref> The [[User interface\|UI]] was greatly enhanced all the way up until 1.1.9 which was released on July 6, 2009. According to testing done by Torch Mobile, Iris 1.1.2 outperformed [[NetFront\|Access NetFront]] 3.5 and [[Opera Mobile]] 9.5 in the [[~~WebKit#SunSpider~~Sunspider JavaScript Benchmark\|SunSpider]] ~~Javascript~~JavaScript benchmark.~~<ref name="torchmobile.com"/> According to Torch Mobile, Iris 1.1.0 "score[s] 100/100 on Acid3 with only a couple of minor rendering glitches."<ref>http://www.torchmobile.com/blog/?p=19</ref>~~ ==References== {{Reflist}} ~~==External links==~~ [http://www.torchmobile.com/ Torch Mobile Iris] [http://www.torchmobile.com/blog/ Torch Mobile Blog] {{Wayback\|url=http://www.torchmobile.com/blog/}} [http://www.torchmobile.com/products/faq/ Torch Mobile Iris FAQ]{{Dead link\|date=February 2010}} {{Web browsers}} [[Category:Research In Motion]]▼ [[Category:Mobile browsers]]▼ [[Category:Pocket PC software]]▼ ~~[[Category:Web browsers for PDAs]]~~ ~~[[Category:Software based on Webkit]]~~ [[Category:BlackBerry Limited]] ▲[[Category:~~Mobile~~Discontinued mobile web browsers]] ▲[[Category:~~Research~~Pocket InPC ~~Motion~~software]] ▲[[Category:~~Pocket~~Software PCbased ~~software~~on WebKit]] {{web-software-stub}}▼ ▲{{~~web~~Mobile-software-stub}} ~~[[cs:Iris (prohlížeč)]]~~ ~~[[ko:아이리스 브라우저]]~~