Recent News, 2012

Backing up your vacation

Preparing online (and offline) for that special break Oslo, Norway – July 23, 2012 One of the wonderful things about travel is experiencing things that are new, different, and even unexpected. But, what about those surprises that aren”t so pleasant? Expecting the unexpected on holiday involves more than brainstorming wet-weather sightseeing options and packing for […]

Opera’s mobile advertising report reveals latest global monetization trends

San Mateo, CA and Oslo, Norway – July 19, 2012 Opera Software today launched its first State of Mobile Advertising report, which highlights key data and trends in mobile advertising worldwide. The report will share finds from the perspective of the world’s leading mobile ad platform, using data mined from the global network of 35 […]

Will you pay US$11.70 to open Facebook this vacation?

Pay less for mobile data roaming with these tips Oslo, Norway – July 6, 2012 Heading abroad for your next holiday, and hoping to spend your hard-earned cash on something more exciting than your phone bill? Then take charge of international roaming on your mobile before you leave on that jet plane, to avoid unwelcome […]

Traveling on a budget?

There’s an app for that! (Actually several) Oslo, Norway – June 29, 2012 It’s the classic conundrum of travel: when you have time to go, you don’t have the money. But, don’t let a shortage of cash hold you back from your next bit adventure. With the right apps on your phone, you can still […]

Roaming around the world

Oslo, Norway – June 29, 2012 Everyone dreads roaming charges. Two weeks spent abroad can take two months to pay off. Depending on your home country and operator plan, loading your Facebook page just ten times can cost more than $50.00. In the May edition of the State of the Mobile Web Report, we take […]

Travel plans gone sideways?

10 must-have websites for travel troubles Oslo, Norway – June 21, 2012 Whether it’s an out-of-the-blue flight cancellation, a sprained ankle while climbing ruins or discovering the hotel you booked doesn”t quite resemble the photos you saw online, travel means you have to think on your feet. When you need fast access to information, the […]

Give yourself a browser makeover

Opera 12 debuts with new customization options, smart features Oslo, Norway – June 14, 2012 If you’re the type of person who spends most of your days in front of a web browser, get ready for a summer makeover that will last the entire year. Opera 12, the newest release from the browser junkies at […]

VimpelCom delivers better mobile web browsing with Opera Mini

Amsterdam, Netherlands – June 13, 2012 VimpelCom Ltd, a leading global provider of telecommunications services, and Opera Software ASA, maker of leading browsers, today announce their strategic partnership to deliver a mobile web browser optimized for basic phones. The special VimpelCom Opera Mini mobile browser is expected to be launched across VimpelCom’s operator brands in […]

Ad network Mobile Theory announces record revenue growth in 2012

Marketers” shift to mobile advertising drives demand for buys on targeted, transparent ad network San Francisco, CA – June 11, 2012 In just three months since becoming part of Opera Software and its market-leading advertising platform, Mobile Theory announces triple-digit percentage monthly revenue growth as well as key milestones across other categories, including campaign executions, […]

Airtel inks global deal with Opera

To offer co-branded Opera Mini browsers to its customers across India & South Asia Oslo, Norway, and New Delhi, India – June 6, 2012 Bharti Airtel, a leading integrated telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today announced that it has signed a global arrangement with Opera Software to offer a […]