Recent News, 2013

Opera’s Skyfire to Deliver Video and Internet Optimization to Telenor Group

Following Alcatel Lucent’s announcement on June 24th that it had signed a global frame agreement for delivering technologies for optimizing the Internet experience in Telenor’s mobile networks across 11 countries, Opera has announced that its Skyfire subsidiary has been named as the lead supplier for network-based mobile video and media optimization in the Alcatel Lucent […]

Game on!

Opera and Nazara bring secure and easy payments for mobile gamers on Opera Mini Opera Commerce, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software, and Nazara Technologies, a leading mobile games developer and publisher, have come together to provide a secure and easy mobile payment solution for Opera Mini users. As a result of this partnership, Nazara […]

Opera and Sun Cellular bring sunnier browsing to Filipino users

Norway-based Opera Software, maker of the Opera Mini browser, has teamed up with the Philippines’ leading mobile operator, Sun Cellular, to bring an exciting mobile internet experience to Filipino users through the Opera Mini browser. Under this partnership, subscribers can enjoy fast and best-value browsing, while exploring a wide range of web resources such as […]

Opera extends APAC reach with Singapore office

Opera Software today announced its further expansion into the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the opening of a regional head office in Singapore. The new office will be home to Opera’s operator and advertising business, technical support, and marketing activities across the region. It will act as a hub for Opera’s operations in Asia Pacific, […]

Mobile ad market in Brazil quadruples in one year

11% monthly growth driven by popularity of social media apps, music, video and media Opera Mediaworks, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software, today released its first State of Mobile Advertising report for the Brazilian market, noting key mobile advertising data and trends in the region from April and May 2013. The data originates from the […]

Brazil crosses the threshold, becomes a mobile nation

Opera Software survey uncovers mobile behavior in Brazil Opera Software today announced the results of its annual Opera Mini survey providing insights into key mobile browsing and usage trends in Brazil. The results are based on an opt-in survey, taken by more than 5,000 users of the Opera Mini mobile browser all over Brazil. Opera […]

Opera keeps on bringing first-class browsing to basic phones

With the Opera Mini browser, millions of users get online all over the world, even if their mobile phones aren’t the top of the crop. Now, with the Opera Mini 4.5 browser for low-price mobile phones, a first-class surfing experience is even closer with a long list of new features such as: Download manager: With […]

Opera to power KATHREIN TechnoTrend set-top boxes

Opera Software and German set-top-box manufacturer KATHREIN TechnoTrend today announced that the Opera Devices Software Development Kit (SDK) will launch on a variety of KATHREIN TechnoTrend set-top box models. The Opera Devices SDK will be used to render exciting over-the-top services including video-on-demand and Smart TV portals for KATHREIN TechnoTrend, delivering a more interactive experience […]

Smartphone usage in the world’s most populous region

Did you know that most of the world’s population is located within a small part of Southeast Asia? This remarkable fact was pointed out by a user of Reddit and fact checked in a Washington Post blog. Within this circle, small in comparison to the size of the globe (and mostly water) but diverse in […]

Opera Mini boosts browsing for Tata DOCOMO users

Opera Software has a special treat in store for all Indian mobile users on the Tata DOCOMO network. These users now have a opportunity to boost their mobile browsing with a custom-made Opera Mini mobile web browser. As part of its partnership with Tata DOCOMO, Opera has customized Opera Mini with quick links to “Dive […]