Recent News, 2012

More mobile web satisfaction in Hungary

Budapest, Hungary – February 24, 2012 Today, Vodafone Hungary and Opera Software launched a special version of the Opera Mini mobile web browser, available now for almost all internet-capable phones on the Vodafone network, as a part of an extended agreement between both companies. This special version of Opera Mini for Vodafone’s subscribers provides a […]

Samsung delivers a faster web on non-smartphones

Oslo, Norway – February 23, 2012 Enjoying a fast web browsing experience does not require a smartphone. The speed of web browsing on non-smartphones can be as fast as that on smartphones–if you have the right browser. And, it can go even faster when you are on a crowded network! Samsung has now preinstalled the […]

Are you in a weekend or weekday surfing country?

Oslo, Norway – February 17, 2012 Is there such a thing as an universal surfing pattern? Are mobile web users worldwide more active during certain periods of the week? In their latest State of the Mobile Web report, Opera Software looks at the shifts worldwide in surfing patterns between weekdays and weekends. The analysis, based […]

Opera acquires Mobile Theory and 4th Screen Advertising

San Mateo, USA and Oslo, Norway – February 16, 2012 Opera Software announced today that it has acquired Mobile Theory Inc. and 4th Screen Advertising, Ltd., to significantly expand its offering to advertisers and mobile publishers that engage consumers via the mobile web and applications, across all mobile platforms. Opera offers complete advertising solutions for […]

Americans do it early, Europeans wait and do it late

Shopping on their mobile devices, of course Oslo, Norway and San Mateo, CA – February 3, 2012 Europeans are procrastinators – at least that is what web browser company Opera Software’s latest research into users” mobile browsing habits shows. This past holiday season, U.S. mobile phone users shopped early, while Europeans used their phones for […]

Idea customers get their very own Opera Mini browser

Idea Cellular signs deal with Opera Software to provide enhanced mobile browsing experience to its customers New Delhi, India – February 1, 2012 Idea Cellular, India’s third-largest mobile operator and Opera Software have recently signed a deal to offer a customized Opera Mini mobile web browser to its subscribers across India. Idea customers will be […]

Can the web homefield advantage win the Super Bowl?

If “yes”, Patriots win the Super Bowl Oslo, Norway – January 31, 2012 In this month’s State of the Mobile Web report from browser maker Opera Software, we take a look at the online popularity of the different NFL teams participating in the playoffs. Fans may believe it is their passion that drives teams to […]

Now showing on TV: Your tablet, mobile phone and more

Las Vegas, USA – January 10, 2012 View the content from your tablet or camera right on your TV screen. Web browser company Opera Software and AwoX, a leading international supplier of Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) solutions, announced today that AwoX DLNA technology, mediaCTRL SDK, is now integrated into the Opera Devices SDK. This […]

Opera, a must-have in set-top boxes

INTEK Digital selects Opera to deliver a better Web on world first Android-based hybrid set-top boxes Las Vegas, USA – January 9, 2012 Opera Software and INTEK Digital, a leading set-top-box manufacturer, today announced that the two companies will work together to deliver a better web experience for connected TV viewers. Opera Software will provide […]

Expand your TV entertainment

Las Vegas, USA – January 9, 2012 So, your New Year’s promise was to get off the couch more? Why not spend time in front of your TV more effectively, getting more entertainment instead? Today, Opera launched the Opera TV Store, a complete HTML5-based store solution for connected TVs, now available for OEMs, developers and […]