Last time someone was rumored to be interested in buying Opera, the Norwegian browser-maker’s founder voiced his displeasure. But now he’s reduced his holding and could no longer block a sale. Read more »
Six years after Norway’s Opera put out its compression-happy Mini browser for internet-capable phones, growth continues to accelerate. This should serve as a barometer for those designing services aimed at emerging markets. Read more »
Apple and Google still dominate the smartphone space, but look out for Microsoft, which finally has some muscle behind its mobile strategy. Meanwhile mobile-browser developers went head-to-head with native apps, and Facebook continued to buy mobile expertise via acquisition. Read more at GigaOM Pro »
The Google Nexus tablet rumor is closer to reality with reports that Google will sell hardware from Asus and Samsung directly to consumers. The stylus isn’t holding back Samsung’s Galaxy Note; it passed 5 million sales. And Opera Mini can save on your data plan usage. Read more »
Opera released updated versions of its Opera Mini and Opera Mobile browsers for Google Android devices on Tuesday. The new software includes a mobile broadband meter showing how much data has been used for browsing. Will device owners give up browsing preferences for less data usage? Read more »
Opera released its Opera Mini 5.1 browser for Android handsets bringing several great features, including a new pinch-to-zoom function. The experience lags slightly behind native browsers, but those on limited data plans will want to load it up, as Opera’s data compression can save you money. Read more »
Opera says the iPhone is the most used device for its Opera Mini browser in the U.S. But the monthly page view numbers don’t support that data. Weigh in on our poll so we can see how many of you are really using Opera Mini. Read more »
In a preview of its upcoming State of the Web report, Opera says that Apple’s iPhone is the currently the No. 3 device used by Opera Mini users worldwide. That’s a nice statistic, but the follow-up information doesn’t show that iPhone owners are leaving Safari behind. Read more »
I couldn’t wait to try out the new Opera Mini browser for the iPhone, so I didn’t. I downloaded it via my iTunes UK account and set about running it through its paces. This is what I found. Read more »
After much debate and speculation as to whether or not Apple would accept it, Opera’s mobile browser, known as Opera Mini, is now finally available for the iPhone and can be downloaded from the App Store. Read more »
Opera Mini for iPhone has gained approval in the Apple iTunes Store, much to the surprise of many. After installing and using the browser, though, I’m left wondering if there’s room in the iPhone world for Opera Mini, which is better suited to feature phones. Read more »
I don’t use any browser on my iPhone other than Mobile Safari. And, unless you have a jailbroken iPhone, neither do you. That’s because Apple’s webkit-powered Mobile Safari provides the browser engine for all the iPhone’s various windows onto the Interweb. So, whether you’re viewing a […] Read more »
Opera Mini 5 hit the Android Market this morning, offering another browser choice. It’s a solid beta effort, but how does it compare to the native Android browser? And who should use it? I can think of one situation where it has a definite advantage. Read more »
Opera again showcased the growth of the mobile web with today’s installment of its monthly report of Opera Mini usage, but in a world where web-friendly smartphones are gaining traction its data may be getting stale. While there’s no doubt that Opera Mini has amassed a […] Read more »
Like many of us, I spend a lot of time on the web and come across a staggering number of interesting things. In Clearing The Cache, I pull out some of my favorites and share them with you here. Online identity manager DandyID, which I covered […] Read more »
