Category Archives: mobile

One million days of free internet: Naij.com partners with Opera Software and MTN to provide Nigerians with free mobile internet access

Naij.com, Nigeria’s leading news, jobs and entertainment portal, is helping to bring free mobile internet to Nigerians via the MTN network. This has been made possible through Opera’s Sponsored Web Pass, which allows operators to package their data in a user-friendly way. At the click of a button, users can get online and explore what […]

Vietnam’s first Opera-powered “all you can eat” app store available for Vinaphone subscribers

Unlimited downloads of premium apps and games for VND 15,000 per week Opera Software and Vinaphone are introducing the first subscription “all-you-can-eat” app-store model in Vietnam. Vinaphone users can download all the premium apps and games they want for an entire week for VND 15,000 (USD 0.7). Vinaphone users can download all the premium apps […]

Faster Wi-Fi experience with new Opera Max compression technology

New Opera Max version includes a Wi-Fi data-savings option. The data-compression app will allow users to control their mobile data and Wi-Fi data independently. With 80% of all data usage on Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi savings has been the number-one requested feature by Opera Max users. Users experiencing Wi-Fi network congestion will enjoy a faster connection […]

Opera continues bringing more people online

EVERCOSS partners with Opera to offer free internet access to users in Indonesia To make it easier for first-time mobile-phone users to access the web, Opera Software and EVERCOSS, a leading Indonesian smartphone manufacturer, are partnering to provide three hours of free internet to phone users in Indonesia. The free internet access is available via […]

Tests prove Opera Mini saves more battery and data

Opera Mini consumes 14% less battery and 89% less data on an average than other mobile browsers According to testing performed by Cigniti Technologies, an independent software testing services company, Opera Mini consumes on an average 14% less battery and 89% less data when compared to other mobile browsers. This announcement is part of a […]

New Opera Mini becomes one of the most popular Android apps

Opera Mini, the fast mobile browser, is the most downloaded app in Google Play in nine countries and is among the top 3 or higher in 18 countries. The places where Opera Mini is trending in Google Play include populous countries like India, Indonesia, Ukraine, South Africa, Malaysia and Pakistan. In total, over 2 billion […]

Opera to double user base on Android by 2017

Major makeover of Opera Mini browser as Opera announces new user targets for Android From today, Android users can enjoy a new version of the Opera Mini mobile browser, available for free from Google Play. Opera Mini’s dramatically redesigned interface achieves a native Android look and feel. Opera’s new growth targets for Android users  The […]

Gameloft and Opera Software partner to bring games on mobile in emerging markets

Gameloft, a leading publisher of digital and social games, announces a global partnership with Opera Software, a leader in Internet browser technologies, to make Gameloft titles available on the Opera Mobile Store. Over 250 million users globally will benefit from this partnership, including Opera Mobile Store users in emerging markets.  “We’re thrilled to partner with […]

Free internet for basic phone users

Telenor, Mobilink, Microsoft and Opera come together to bring more Pakistanis online Telenor and Mobilink customers in Pakistan will be able to enjoy a day of free internet with the popular Opera Mini browser. The free internet access, sponsored by Microsoft Lumia, is available exclusively to basic Java phone users and is aimed at encouraging more […]

Ericsson and Opera enter into partnership to deliver marketing services to operators

Mobile operators worldwide will be able to generate new revenues and grow market share thanks to the combination of Ericsson’s Media Delivery Network (MDN) solution and Opera Software’s Rocket Platform. This collaboration will enable new monetization and network services that include the launch of Opera’s Rocket Marketer, which delivers in-session content, messaging and offers from […]