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Opera makes browsing four times faster in Kenya with the installation of new local servers in Mombasa

February 18, 2020

With unique features on its mobile applications and the installation of its new local servers, Opera is significantly improving the online experience of millions of Kenyans Opera (Nasdaq: OPRA), one of the world’s leading browser developers with more than 350 million monthly active users, today announced the successful installation of its new local servers in […]

Opera adds a better reader mode to its powerful Android browser

February 6, 2020

Opera with improved reader mode

Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) is releasing the newest version of its flagship Android browser. Version 56 of the Opera browser for Android comes with a significantly enhanced reader mode: the redesigned feature improves readability and allows users to stay focused on the content they are reading.  The improved reader mode is Opera’s latest effort to allow people […]

Opera acquires European banking-as-a-service company Pocosys

January 27, 2020

Opera acquires Pocosys

Today, the Norwegian headquartered company announced completion of the acquisition of the Estonian-based company Pocosys, as well as an agreement to further take over Pocopay, its sister company, which holds a payment institution license and provides financial services in the European Union. With these acquisitions, Tallinn will become Opera’s second European hub for fintech services, following Gothenburg, Sweden.

Opera Mini and Mdundo Step Up the Beat in Africa

December 19, 2019

The most popular mobile browser and music service to provide free downloadable music in nine African countries.  Opera and Mdundo, a leading African music sharing platform, has announced that Opera Mini users can now, for free, listen to and download their favorite music from the most recognized artists in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, […]

Opera brings Opera GX, the world’s first gaming browser to macOS

December 12, 2019

Opera GX is now ready to run on your Mac. According to a representative study conducted by Opera on gamers in the US, 14% of people play computer games on their macOS devices, while 82% use Windows machines. Although not dominant on the market, Mac remains a relevant gaming environment. The macOS version of the world’s first gaming browser is now available for download in early access mode.

Opera Ads releases new ad units to improve how online businesses interact with their customers

November 18, 2019

Opera Ads is a fast-growing online advertising platform that seamlessly integrates into the Opera product portfolio and its 350 million global users. The company has recently announced the addition of new ad units that will help advertisers increase engagement with their target audiences and maximize the performance of their online campaigns. In traditional online advertising, […]

Opera makes browsing four times faster in Nigeria with the installation of new local servers in Lagos

November 13, 2019

The new data servers have just improved the internet experience for millions of Nigerians.  Opera Limited (Nasdaq: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser developers and leader in AI-driven digital content, has officially announced the successful installation of their new local servers hosted within the MDXi Lekki Data Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, which is also […]

Opera launches Opera News Hub, a new online media platform where content creators can reach over 350 million people

November 12, 2019

The new media platform helps authors and bloggers produce and distribute original content while getting discovered by new audiences Opera, the Norwegian browser developer and leader on AI driven digital content, announced today that Opera News, the most downloaded news app in Nigeria, is expanding its platform with the introduction of  Opera News Hub – […]

Opera launches OLeads in Nigeria to enable growth for more than 40 million small and medium size enterprises

October 28, 2019

The new online lead generation platform integrates seamlessly into Opera’s scalable advertising ecosystem in Nigeria. Opera Limited (Nasdaq: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser developers and leader in AI-driven digital content, has announced the launch of OLeads—a new online lead generation platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). OLeads offers a unique tools to […]

The Opera browser becomes almost 20 percent faster thanks to enhanced privacy features

October 7, 2019

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s leading browser providers, has just added a new tracker blocker, which speeds up web browsing by almost 20 percent. The new feature compliments Opera’s set of existing privacy-enhancing features including an ad blocker and a free, unlimited VPN. The company is also introducing improvements to the Snapshot tool which make taking and sharing screenshots more fun.

Opera GX now let’s you limit the network bandwidth used by your browser to speed up gaming and streaming

September 13, 2019

Opera GX is the world’s first gaming browser. Launched in June 2019 in early access mode, it now comes with several major new improvements including a game release calendar, a network bandwidth limiter and improvements to the built-in Twitch feature. Oslo, Sept 12, 2019 Launched in June 2019, during the E3 gaming convention, Opera GX […]

Opera launches the first browser for iOS with Web 3 support and Crypto Wallet

June 26, 2019

The blockchain-ready Opera Touch browser for iOS is available for download starting today. This release follows Opera’s addition of Crypto Wallet support on Android and PC and means that Opera is now Web 3-ready across all major platforms. Oslo – The award-winning Opera Touch browser for iOS now features crypto wallet integration and Web 3 […]

Opera opens early access to the world’s first gaming browser, Opera GX

June 11, 2019

The new PC browser lets gamers control their computer’s CPU and memory usage to make their gaming and streaming smoother. It also features Twitch integration and numerous customization options. Los Angeles, California/ Oslo, Norway – There are currently more than 1.2 billion* PC gamers. Today, Opera unveils the world’s first web browser tailored to their […]

Opera presents the State of Mobile Web report 2019 for Africa

June 11, 2019

Opera, one of the world’s major browser developers, and a leader in the field of content platforms, presented today the State of Mobile Web 2019 report, which gives a detailed look at the digital landscape of the African region. The report reveals that in Q1-2019, the Opera browsers and standalone news app were used by […]

Opera to add TRON support to its Crypto Wallet

May 15, 2019

(Oslo, Norway and San Francisco, CA) – Opera, the first browser with Web 3 capabilities, is announcing its intention to soon support TRON’s TRX and other TRC-standard tokens within its browser. Opera’s Crypto Wallet already supports ETH and ERC tokens. The decision to add another major blockchain onto its platform, marks a further step in […]

New partnership with Opera Browser protects identity and privacy while browsing on the HTC EXODUS 1

February 26, 2019

HTC’S EXODUS 1 Expands Privacy and Security for Worldwide UsersHTC’S EXODUS 1 Expands Privacy & Security for Worldwide Users The EXODUS 1 challenges big data business models of large tech companies New partnership with Opera Browser protects identity and privacy while browsing on the HTC EXODUS 1 Following validation from the crypto community, the HTC […]