Opera Announces Mini 6 and Mobile 11 Browsers
Opera Software has announced yet another round of updates to their Mini and Mobile browsers, pushing up the version numbers to 6 and 11 respectively. Major changes to both browsers center on cosmetic changes with a new user interface and an update for Mini that showcases increased functionality tailored for the iPhone and iPad. The […]
GetJar Pulls Opera Mini in Retaliation for Opera Launching Own App Store
Third-party application portal GetJar has apparently retaliated against Opera Software ASA launching its own branded app store yesterday by removing Opera Mini from its listings. GetJar further justified its actions by writing a blog post on the subject found at the read more link, written by Patrick Mork, Head of Marketing at GetJar.
Opera Announces Mini for Select T-Mobile Phones
Opera has announced a new agreement with T-Mobile USA whereby the carrier will make Opera Mini available as an optional browser for select phones in the carrier’s lineup. The Nokia 2330, 2720, 3711, 5130, E73 Mode; the Sony Ericsson Equinox; and the Samsung T239/T659 will be supported under the new agreement with more phones to […]
Apple Approves Opera Mini for iPhone
Opera has announced that Apple has in fact approved Opera Mini for the iPhone, with the app now available in the App Store. This follows Opera’s novel PR campaign to predict how long it would take Apple to approve or reject the browser, since Apple has previously rejected browser apps on the basis that they […]
Opera Integrating Mobile 10 and Mini 5 Browsers into BREW Mobile Platform
Opera has announced that it will integrate its highly popular Mobile 10 and Mini 5 web browsers into Qualcomm’s revamped BREW Mobile Platform, which will make it easier for carriers utilizing the platform to deploy and offer the browsers as either a branded offering from the carrier or as an optional download amongst the thousands […]
Opera Announces Mini for iPhone App Submission to App Store
Opera has taken a rather novel approach to submitting its iPhone version of the popular Opera Mini browser to Apple’s App Store for approval. First it has issued a press release stating the submission of the app earlier this morning, and it has also opened up a dedicated portal with a timer that details the […]
Opera Mini 5 and Mobile 10 Out of Beta for Java ME and S60/Windows Mobile
Opera has announced 1.0 versions of Opera Mini 5 and Opera Mobile 10, effectively graduating them from Beta status. Opera Mini 5 is available as a 1.0 release for Java ME based devices such as the BlackBerry and many featurephones, while remaining in beta for Android and Windows Mobile. Opera Mobile 10 1.0 is also […]
Opera Launches Opera Mini 5 Beta 2 for Android
Opera has announced the availability of the latest beta version of Opera Mini 5 for Android devices. The updated beta features Speed Dial, tabbed browsing and bookmark sync as well as support for virtual keyboards and a download/password manager. The only exception is the lack of support for multitouch gestures. The download is available here, […]
New Motorola i1 Details Surface
New details have surfaced regarding the Motorola iDEN Android-based smart device formerly known as the Opus One and now known as the i1. The camera has seemingly been upgraded in resolution from its previous 3.2 megapixel configuration to a 5.0 megapixel assembly and it will include a version of Opera Mini instead of the standard […]
Opera Mobile Announces Mobile 10 Beta for Windows Mobile
Opera has announced the free Beta version of Opera Mobile 10 for Windows Mobile devices. The new beta features tabbed browsing support, the Opera Dragonfly page debugging tool and new adaptive zoom feature, kinetic scrolling and visual tab thumbnails for touch display based devices as well as virtual keyboard support. The beta is now available […]