Verizon Launches Pantech Jest 2 Global Edition
Following up, Verizon has launched the successor to the Pantech Jest messaging phone in the Jest 2 Global Edition. The phone features a 2.4-inch LCD display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, Opera Mini, microSDHC slot and Bluetooth. In a different twist, the phone also features a quad-band GSM radio for international roaming. Pricing for the […]
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 […]
Opera to Integrate Mini Browser Into BREW MP
Following plans to integrate its Opera Mobile browser into BREW MP last year, Opera has announced that it will integrate its proxy-based Opera Mini browser into BREW MP. The move is designed to make it easier for carriers that have deployed BREW MP devices and storefronts to offer full web browsing at a reduced cost.
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 […]
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 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 […]
AT&T Adds Opera Mini to Four New Phones
AT&T has announced that it has added a custom implementation of Opera Mini to four new forthcoming phones centered around messaging and multimedia in the Samsung Flight, Mythic, Pantech Reveal and Impact. The Samsung Mythic features the TouchWiz user interface, a 3.3-inch WQVGA touch display AT&T Navigator and AT&T Mobile TV. It will cost $200 […]
Opera Mini 4.2 Beta Adds Video, Notes, Faster Servers
Opera Software has released Opera Mini 4.2. Still in beta, the browser update is significant, adding a few key new features. The 4.2 release taps into Opera’s new server farm, specifically for handling Opera Mini post-processing. Opera Mini works by using servers to render a web page, and then send the phone a pre-rendered version […]