Category Archives: mobile

Local services and sites the key to success in the world’s most active mobile Web region

New State of the Mobile Web explores Russia, Ukraine and the Commonwealth of Independent States Oslo, Norway – March 25, 2009 Fast facts Opera Mini increased its total consumer user-base to more than 20.5million. This represents more than 160% growth since February 2008. OperaMini users viewed 7.3 billion pages, a 290% increase over February 2008.Opera […]

Which country experienced the greatest growth in mobile Web usage last year?

Opera’s State of the Mobile Web showcases top 35 countries, highlights Middle East mobile Web usage Oslo, Norway — February 25, 2009 Fast facts In January 2009, consumer Opera Mini use jumped 12.1% over the previous month to 20 million unique users. Monthly page views increased even more, jumping 18% to 7.6 billion Web pages […]

Yahoo! Mobile to take flight with Opera Mini mobile Web browser

Oslo, Norway — February 17, 2009 Opera Software and Yahoo!® (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced their partnership to bring the Opera Mini mobile Web browser and the full Internet to more mobile phone users around the world. Yahoo! is expected to begin distributing Opera Mini via Yahoo! Mobile and also as a standalone download from Yahoo!’s mobile […]

Vodafone announces agreement with Opera Software to enhance mobile Internet experience on handsets

Oslo, Norway – February 16, 2009 Vodafone has signed an agreement with Opera Software to develop a custom-made version of the mobile browser Opera Mini aimed at giving customers with low- and mid-priced handsets a high-quality mobile internet experience on the go. Opera Mini will be available in Vodafone markets across Europe, the Middle East, […]

Opera unveils turbo-charged browsing at Mobile World Congress 2009

Oslo, Norway and Barcelona, Spain – February 12, 2009   Just when you thought browsing couldn’t get any faster, Opera unveils its latest innovation for better browsing, Opera Turbo. This all-new, turbo-charged way to surf will make its exclusive appearance at Mobile World Congress inBarcelona from February 16-19, 2009. To be available for business customers […]

Opera and BrightCloud bring security, Web filtering and parental control to mobile Web

Mountain View, CA and San Diego, CA – February 11, 2009 Opera Software and BrightCloud, Inc. have announced today a new technologyventure that will provide added security, parental control and Webfiltering to operators who ship and distribute the Opera Mini browser.With this technology, operators across the globe will be able to implementparental control mechanisms, block […]

Facebook, VKontakte world’s top mobile social networks

Opera’s State of the Mobile Web looks back on a full year of mobile Web growth Oslo, Norway – January 22, 2008 Fast facts Facebook and VKontakte are the most visited social networks for Opera Mini users according to Opera’s State of the Mobile Web, published today. Unique Opera Mini users of Facebook grew more […]

Mobile Web growth in developed countries signals demand for ubiquitous connectivity

Opera’s State of the Mobile Web examines page view statistics and top handsets throughout Europe, North America Oslo, Norway – December 22, 2008 Fast facts In its final State of the Mobile Web report in 2008, Opera reviews the topsites and top phones for Opera Mini in both Europe and North America.Russia and Ukraine lead […]

World’s toughest phone selects world’s toughest browser

Sonim selects Opera Mini for new line of XP3 rugged phones Oslo, Norway – December 9, 2008 Sonim, makers of the world’s toughest GSM phones, has announced that its newest model, the XP3, will ship with the Opera Mini browser pre-installed. The Sonim XP3, designed for blue/grey-collar workers and wilderness and extreme sports aficionados, is […]

Opera connects the unconnected at India Telecom 2008

Chandigarh, India – December 9, 2008 With its strong presence in India’s mobile Web market, Opera Software is setting up camp at India Telecom 2008, from December 11-13 in New Delhi. At this annual display of telecom innovation, Opera will host an exhibit (Hall 9, Stand 10) that will givevisitors a firsthand look at how […]