Recent News, 2016

New battery saver in Opera extends battery life and reduces laptop overheating

A new battery saver feature is ready today in Opera for computers. Test results show that, once enabled, it extends a laptop’s battery life by up to 50%, while keeping the laptop cooler. Reducing overheating is especially important during the summer months when people travel with their laptops. The new battery savings are possible thanks […]

Samsung’s ultra data saving mode powered by Opera Max debuts in Indonesia

Indonesian smartphone users can get up to twice as much from their mobile data plan Opera and Samsung’s R&D Institute of Indonesia have worked together to bring the ultra data saving (UDS) feature to Indonesia. Now, users of Samsung Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 devices will be able to stretch their mobile data […]

Opera Mini is the fastest browser for your phone, new tests show

Surfing the web with Opera Mini is faster than with the UC Browser or Google Chrome, according to new speed tests announced today. Opera Mini in extreme-savings mode is 64% faster than UC browser. It also uses 2 times less data than UC Browser, giving users a respite from expensive data plans. Tests also show […]

Opera Mediaworks launches new mobile marketing report; “Mobile First Insights” focuses on actionable insights for today’s mobile marketers

The majority of mobile-ad impressions occur within Games apps; ads served in Music, Video & Media apps get 3X the average clickthrough rate Opera Mediaworks has taken a new approach to its data report on the state of mobile advertising and, today, has launched Mobile First Insights (MFI), a quarterly report designed to help marketers […]

Free and unlimited VPN app for iPhone and iPad available today

Opera is first major tech company to launch free VPN app for iOS If you own an iPhone or iPad, the free Opera VPN app can help you enhance your online privacy, access more content and extend the reach of your apps. This is especially relevant on campuses and workplaces as people often experience restricted […]

Vestel and Opera TV Partner to Deliver HbbTV 2.0 Next-Generation Entertainment

New-Generation Vestel Smart TVs, Powered by Opera TV, Enhance the Consumer Experience with Greater Interactivity Using HbbTV 2.0 Opera TV and Vestel are partnering to deliver next-generation entertainment and interactive television experiences to European audiences. Opera TV’s software will be incorporated in the new line of Vestel televisions, to provide customers with Ultra HD content […]

Ad blocker integrated across Opera’s mobile and computer browser

New technology significantly increases browser speed A native ad blocker is integrated into both the stable version of the Opera browser for computers, as well as the Opera Mini browser for Android – out today. Some 60 million people use Opera for computers, while almost 120 million people use Opera Mini for Android on a […]

Hilton Hotels & Resorts is early adopter of interactive 360° mobile video technology

Opera Mediaworks and OMD launch campaign for iconic hospitality brand that gives viewers an immersive, virtual vacation experience Opera Mediaworks and Hilton Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with its agency OMD, have launched a mobile campaign featuring an interactive 360° video that takes the viewer on a virtual vacation, using Opera’s innovative mobile video ad […]

Opera powers ‘Idea Games Club’ for premium gaming apps

Offering users unlimited downloads of ad-free games for a flat monthly subscription Opera and Idea Cellular today announced the launch of Idea Games Club – a premium mobile-gaming app, which is now available exclusively to all Idea subscribers. The subscription to Idea Games Club would allow users to download and enjoy unlimited, full-version premium gaming apps […]