Recent News, 2013

NHK WORLD TV debuts in the Opera TV Store

NHK WORLD TV, the 24/7 English-language channel for Japan’s largest broadcaster, NHK, is now live on the Opera TV Store app platform, enabling viewers to live-stream the station’s huge selection of entertainment content. From the free NHK WORLD TV app on their connected TVs, audiences can reach news, documentaries, music, cooking programs, fashion trends, technology […]

6 ways to add more inspiration in your day

Maybe the mornings are uninspired and the coffee isn’t triggering the brainwaves. Perhaps the music on the radio got a little stale and the news is depressing… Maybe you’re a designer, a hipster, a teacher, a mom or an engineer just looking for a fresh start and ideas to do your job better. Fortunately, there […]

Opera Mini users migrate to Android in Indonesia

Report reveals browsing behavior of Indonesian Opera Mini users on Android In recent years, Indonesia has experienced a significant increase in smartphone owners using Opera Mini. The number of Indonesian Opera Mini users on smartphones increased more than 180% year over year from May 2012 to May 2013. Today, Android users make up the second […]

Apple leads mobile OS in monetization and traffic, but Samsung keeps Android in close competition

Opera Mediaworks Q2 State of Mobile Advertising report highlights key trends Opera Mediaworks, the world’s largest mobile advertising platform, today released its Q2 State of Mobile Advertising report, briefing the industry on mobile monetization and advertising trends that unfolded during the second quarter of 2013. The insights are derived from the company’s large trove of […]

Opera unleashed on TCL TVs

TCL rolls out full suite of Opera web TV products Oslo, Norway and Beijing, China TCL, one of the largest consumer electronics enterprises in China, today announced that the web experience on its newest Smart TV range will be built on top of the Opera Devices Software Development Kit (SDK) for Linux-based devices, and will […]

Keen on adrenalin?

Top websites for the adventurer in you Summer has officially started, and with it the best time of the year for outdoor activities. Bored of playing football every week, or on the lookout for some adventure? Why not try something new? Many outdoor activities and extreme sports can give you the rush of adrenaline you […]

Opera TV Snap makes Dailymotion users TV stars

New cloud technology gets video on Smart TV devices, fast and free  Opera Software today announced the launch of a next-generation TV app technology, with the ability to transform online video into apps for connected TV – at zero cost and all in less than a minute. The new Opera TV Snap technology has already […]

Maxis launches affordable mobile internet data plan via Opera Mini

Hotlink & Maxis customers can enjoy unlimited web browsing for as low as RM1 a day via the Opera Mini browser Maxis is the first telco in Malaysia to offer unlimited web browsing for as low as RM1 a day Opera Mini data plan allows cost-conscious mobile web surfers to enjoy unlimited internet browsing over […]

Broaden your web horizons

New Opera for Windows and Mac debuts in a final version With the travel season just around the corner, the Scandinavian browser-maker Opera Software today released the final version of its all-new Opera for Windows and Mac, debuting with a fresh look and completely new features. If you were to visit every website in the […]

Mobile-surfing trends in CIS

In recent years, CIS countries have been through a rapid development of their mobile infrastructure. Mobile phones are rapidly becoming smarter and networks more advanced. What are the major mobile surfing trends in the CIS countries? This month’s State of the Mobile Web report takes a closer look at some of the major surfing trends. […]