Category Archives: mobile

Ready to rediscover the world?

Opera picks the best apps for going off the beaten path Got a to-do list for this weekend or your upcoming vacation? Are the usual sightseeing, museums, shopping malls on it? Been there, done that. How about stepping off those well-worn routes to see breathtaking waves, endless forests or splendid mountains – all waiting to […]

With MegaFon and Opera Mini, entertainment is a click away

MegaFon, a leading Russian universal telecommunications operator, its subsidiary MegaLabs joined with Opera Software today to launch a co-branded Opera Mini browser. Now, MegaFon’s subscribers can instantly access the most popular services of the mobile operator right from the popular browser’s start screen, including “Unlimited music+”, “Dating”, “Online Games”, “Video portal”, and other entertainment – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]