Recent News, 2013

Discover the new Opera

Opera Next out for Windows and Mac Countless hours of hard work, hectoliters of coffee, tons of improvements, two version numbers skipped, and here it is: The all-new Opera for desktop is now out as an Opera Next version, Opera’s channel for what used to be called beta. Made from scratch, this version is available […]

Opera Mediaworks launches AdMarvel for Connected TVs

Opera Mediaworks, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software, today announced its next-generation ad platform for connected TVs. Dubbed AdMarvel for Connected TVs, the platform is a forward step in the evolution of online video advertising into the connected TV space. AdMarvel for Connected TVs will provide publishers and advertisers a dynamic, rich ad-serving platform combined […]

Discover browser beauty with Opera for Android

There’s a lot of thought that goes into choosing the best. A decent lump of cash, some serious research and a lot of thought are what most people put into purchasing their new Android smartphone. Why not make sure it’s also set up to discover the best new stuff on the web? The Opera for […]

Faster, cheaper internet for all ‘droids

Top Indian mobile OEMs choose Opera Mini for exclusive distribution on upcoming Android phones, phablets and tablets Opera Software has signed up with seven Indian mobile OEMs to preinstall the Opera Mini mobile web browser on all the manufacturers’ upcoming handsets, phablets and tablets based on the Android mobile OS. Opera Mini will be the […]

TIMWE and Opera seal agreement for mobile payments

Partnership integrates TIMWE’s mobile payment system into Opera Payment Exchange (OPX) TIMWE, a multinational company that operates in the mobile marketing, mobile entertainment and mobile money areas, and Opera Commerce, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software, today announced an agreement that enables easy and safe mobile payments for users of TIMWE services and the Opera […]

Opera’s State of the Android Mobile Web: All roads lead to Facebook

Report reveals browsing behavior of Indian Opera Mini users on Android The number of Indians using mobile devices to get online is growing at a steady pace, and the availability of affordable smartphones is an important factor fueling this growth. This special State of the Android Mobile Web report takes a closer look into the […]

New eye candy from Opera-powered Samsung Blu-ray players

Opera Software today announced that the Opera Devices Software Development Kit (SDK) has been deployed on some of the 2013 Samsung Blu-ray players, offering superior online video support for YouTube, BBC iPlayer and more. The new Opera-powered Samsung Blu-ray players provide viewers with the ultimate home entertainment experience by not only allowing viewers to watch […]

Seven must-do tips for mobile web devs

In a web world rapidly turning mobile, it’s even more important to make sure websites are prepared for the influx of mobile devices. In this State of the Mobile Web report, Opera Software takes a look at what makes or breaks a good mobile website. With more than 249 million users of Opera’s mobile browser […]

iOS reclaims lead, Europe takes off, and 2013 sees higher mobile click-throughs and conversions

Opera Mediaworks shares Q1 insights in State of Mobile Advertising report Opera Mediaworks today released its first State of Mobile Advertising report of the year, with key mobile advertising data and trends from Q1 2013. The data originates from the company’s extensive mobile advertising platform, which consists of AdMarvel, Mobile Theory, 4th Screen Advertising and […]

Unlimited web browsing as low as 12 pesos a day

Smart launches affordable surfing with Opera Mini Wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) today launched the Opera UnliSurf15 data plan, making it the most affordable mobile surfing service in the Philippines. Smart’s Opera UnliSurf15 packages are available in two options that won’t burn a hole in users’ pockets. The daily unlimited package lets users surf […]