Recent News, 2011

Bangladeshis get ready to speed — surf the Web from pocket devices

Grameenphone launches co-branded version of Opera Mini for its 32 million users in Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh – April 5, 2011 Grameenphone, the leading telecommunications service provider in Bangladesh, and Opera Software, makers of the Opera web browsers for mobile phones, today announced the launch of Opera Mini customized for Grameenphone users. The Opera Mini web […]

Make your phone smarter

Telenor Hungary offers one-click Internet access with Opera Mini Budapest, Hungary, April 5, 2011 Telenor’s new Klikk service provides fast and easy Internet access to all its users, even those with a traditional handset. Customers registering for the Klikk service can try out a new way of mobile browsing with a data allowance of 100 […]

Opera Mini app brings enhanced web browsing experience to Verizon Wireless feature phones

Application enables desktop-like web browsing, including access to expanded set of Internet sites on feature phones Basking Ridge, NJ and San Mateo, CA – March 31, 2011 Verizon Wireless announced today that Opera Mini, the ground-breaking mobile browser by Opera Software, is available on select feature phones, including LG enV2â„¢, LG enV©3, LG enV© TOUCH, […]

The anatomy of an Internet-driven revolution

Oslo, Norway – March 24, 2011 What drives a political revolution in the Internet era? In this month’s State of the Mobile Web, we analyzed traffic in key countries that underwent radical change in the month of February. In the analysis, the role of social networks became apparent, as people in Egypt took to their […]

DiGi co-brands Opera Mini to drive higher mobile Internet penetration

Faster, cheaper and easier browsing experience for non-smartphone users Petaling Jaya, Malaysia – March 24, 2011 DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (“DiGi”) is driving higher mobile Internet penetration by partnering with the world’s leading web browser developer, Opera Software, to become the first Malaysian mobile operator to co-brand Opera Mini. The non-smartphone users among DiGi customers […]

Whole lotta love for the mobile Web

Debuting all new Opera Mini 6 and Opera Mobile 11 Oslo, Norway – March 22, 2011 Can”t get no satisfaction from the mobile Web? Then you will fall head over heels for the new Opera Mini and Opera Mobile browsers launched today, now also available to cherish on tablets. Opera’s mobile browsers are the world’s […]

Opera Software and NII Holdings samba their way to more Android users in Brazil

Oslo, Norway – March 22, 2011 Opera Software announced today that the Opera Mini browser is now available on a second Android device offered exclusively by Nextel Brazil, the Motorola i886. NII Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:NIHD), a leading provider of mobile communication services operating under the Nextel brand in Latin America, will now preinstall the Opera […]

HbbTV solution ready to electrify market

Opera Software and TARA Systems technology bring manufacturers more flexibility and cost savings London, UK – March 22, 2011 Today at the IP&TV World Forum, Opera Software and TARA Systems, the independent provider of flexible software solutions for TVs and other devices, announced the availability of a fully-integrated HbbTV solution for connected TVs and set-top […]

Opera’s exciting new TV lineup at IP&TV World Forum

Oslo, Norway and London, UK – March 21, 2011 Grab the nearest couch! At the IP&TV World Forum this week, Opera Software will unveil a new version of its embeddable browser engine for TVs, so, in addition to watching your favorite shows, you can also browse the websites to your favorite shows and a host […]

Barracuda released from holding tank

Oslo, Norway – March 17, 2011 Opera Software today set loose the beta of its Opera 11.10 browser, codenamed “Barracuda”. Barracuda inherits the streamlined design of its forebears, while its ongoing evolution has resulted in smarter features and faster performance. Download it today for Windows, Mac and Linux computers from www.opera.com/browser/next/.   Adaptations found in […]