Maxthon Web Browser Now Available for iPhone -- Offers Cross-Platform Syncing and Exclusive Features

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Maxthon (www.maxthon.com), a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers, announced the launch today of its Maxthon for iPhone browser. This new version of Maxthon extends the features and cloud-based services already enjoyed by millions of Maxthon users around the globe and gives users the ability to sync webpage bookmarks/favorites across Mac OS, iOS, PC, Android, Kindle Fire, BlackBerry and other devices. Maxthon for iPhone can be downloaded for free from the iTunes App Store.

"Maxthon for iPhone is part of our sustained product rollout for Apple and follows our release for iPad and our most recent release of Maxthon for Mac. This new addition to the Maxthon suite of browsers further strengthens our position as a leading cross-platform browser provider," said Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon. "With a number of features exclusive to Maxthon for iPhone, users now can enjoy a better browsing experience with iOS. We plan to expand these offerings with future updates for all of Apple's products."

Maxthon for iPhone includes the following features:

• Cloud Services - Syncs bookmarks/favorites to the cloud to give users convenient access to their bookmarks via their iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Kindle Fire and Android handsets and tablets.
• Reader Mode – Removes ads and creates a user-friendly format for reading articles and news stories.
• Quick Links Center - More than 60 of the most popular websites and applications, including news, technology, business, social media, videos, shopping, sports and more are in the Maxthon Quick Links Center
• Tabbed Browsing – Maximizes the iPhone screen with powerful tab management tools that enable users to multitask without having to shuffle through multiple sites.   
• Smart Address Bar – Quick browsing by typing just the first few characters of a URL or search query; Maxthon for iPhone displays results from bookmarks, search engines and browser history.
• Speed Dial – Input an unlimited number of favorite sites on Speed Dial and access them with one touch.
• Download Manager – Easily sort, schedule and select relevant downloads.
• No advertisements or pay-to-play features.

"Maxthon for iPhone is a better alternative to the preloaded browsers, which can sometimes be less than user-friendly or lack some of the popular features available on other devices," said Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon North America. "Most importantly, Maxthon mobile users have the ability to sync their webpage favorites/bookmarks across multiple platforms and devices."

About Maxthon Ltd.

Founded in 2005, Maxthon Ltd is a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers that regularly outperform other top browsers. Committed to high standards for innovation, the Maxthon suite of browsers supports a wide range of devices from desktops to mobile. Maxthon browsers are used each month by more than 100 million people in 140 countries around the globe. Maxthon has offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong and Beijing. For more information about Maxthon, please visit www.maxthon.com.

Maxthon's Suite of Browsers

Download Maxthon for iPhone from the iTunes App Store

Download Maxthon for Mac (Beta) here:
http://www.maxthon.com/mac/

Download Maxthon 3 for Windows here:
http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/

Download Maxthon Mobile for Android phones here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mx.browser

Download Maxthon Mobile for 10" Android tablets here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mx.browser.tablet

SOURCE Maxthon