Iris Browser

Iris Browser
Developer(s)Torch Mobile
Initial release2008
Final release1.1.9 (July 6, 2009; 15 years ago (2009-07-06)) [±]
Operating systemWindows Mobile, Windows CE
TypeMobile browser
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.torchmobile.com Edit this on Wikidata

Iris Browser is a discontinued web browser for Windows Mobile smartphones[1] and personal digital assistants (PDAs) developed by the Torch Mobile company. The first version was released in 2008.[2] It was one of the first mobile browsers to score a perfect 100 on the Acid3 test.[3]

RIM acquired Torch Mobile in 2009 and discontinued Iris.[4]

  1. ^ Fitzpatrick, Jason (2008-12-08). "Iris Brings Desktop Browsing To Windows Mobile". Lifehacker. Archived from the original on 2008-08-14. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  2. ^ "Torch Mobile Launches Free Web Browser for Windows Mobile". Brighthand. 2008-02-15. Archived from the original on 2017-09-11. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  3. ^ Perez, Sarah (2009-02-24). "Iris: A New Browser for Windows Mobile Emerges from Beta". Channel19. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  4. ^ Nickinson, Phil (2009-08-25). "RIM purchases Torch Mobile; Iris Browser for Windows Mobile will be discontinued". wpcentral.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-07. Retrieved October 1, 2014.