Recent News, 2012

Topfield partners with Opera to deliver modern multimedia web content on hybrid set-top boxes

Oslo, Norway, and Seoul, South Korea – September 4, 2012 Topfield, a manufacturer of advanced set-top boxes with cutting-edge technology in the industry, and Opera Software, developer of the Opera web browsers, today announced a partnership that has enabled the delivery of a high-quality, seamless hybrid broadcast and broadband TV (HbbTV) viewing experience. Topfield will […]

Social media, the king of online Asia

Oslo, Norway – August 31, 2012 Few regions on the planet are more diverse than the Asia Pacific area, but when it comes to surfing habits, most of the countries share common traits as shown by this month’s State of the Mobile Web report. From the Opera Mini browser statistics, a trifecta of websites are […]

Starring role for the web on media players

Opera to power the web experience on Dune HD hybrid media players Oslo, Norway – August 28, 2012 Opera Software and Dune HD, a leading hybrid media player producer, today announced that the companies will work together to deliver the Opera Devices Software Development toolkit (SDK) on Dune HD set-top boxes and advanced hybrid media […]

No vacation? No problem.

Opera’s guide to the best fake-cation. Ever. Stuck at work this summer while your colleagues post pictures from some country you’ve never heard of? Are your friends bronzing by the pool while you work on your monitor tan? Don’t let some jerk have all the fun! Even the score with Opera Software’s tips for the […]

Opera Software has a new bright and shining beacon in Silicon Valley

Opera Software’s US subsidiaries, focused on mobile advertising, storefronts, payments and Smart TVs, expand with new offices, increased hiring and broader product design and development Commuters on Silicon Valley’s busiest freeway, US 101, will notice a large new Opera logo atop a shiny office building in San Mateo, California. Opera Software’s new and improved visibility […]

Brazilians warm up to mobile advertising

Opera survey uncovers preferences in mobile behavior in Brazil Oslo, Norway – August 7, 2012 Opera Software today announced the results from its latest study providing insights into the usage of the mobile internet in Brazil. With a sample of more than 6,000 Brazilians, all Opera Mini users, surveyed during the month of July 2012, […]

How to pack your internet travel bag

Top browser features to get the most out of your getaway Oslo, Norway – August 6, 2012 Every savvy traveler knows that a well-packed bag makes the journey more comfortable, and the same goes for your holiday web surfing. A web browser packed with smart features can make travel lighter, easier and more enjoyable – […]

Etisalat teams up with Opera Software

Subscribers can now enjoy the world’s best mobile browsing experience Oslo, Norway – 2 August 2012 Etisalat and Opera Software are providing an even better mobile web experience to consumers in Nigeria, with Etisalat offering a co-branded Opera Mini browser. The bundles come in two flavors – Sport and Social – available to all of […]

Starring role for the web on media players

Opera brings great web experience on Dune HD hybrid media players Oslo, Norway – July 18, 2012 Opera Software and Dune HD, the world leader in hybrid media player products, today announced that the companies will work together to deliver the Opera Devices Software Development Tool Kit (SDK) on Dune HD set-top boxes and advanced […]

Mobile web trends in Africa

New State of the Mobile Web Report highlights Africa as total Opera mobile browser users cross 200 million mark Oslo, Norway – July 30, 2012 Africa is in the midst of a mobile web browsing transformation. With less legacy fixed-line infrastructure, not only do more people have mobile phones, but mobile phones are the most […]