Android this week: Nexus 4 leaks; Galaxy S III Mini’d; Opera Mobile

Oct. 13, 2012 - 6:00 AM PDT Oct. 13, 2012 - 6:00 AM PDT

Keeping the next Nexus phone under wraps is proving to be difficult: This week a Russian site shared details, photos and even an early review of the Nexus 4. Meanwhile, new markets will see Samsung’s Galaxy S III Mini and everyone can download Opera Mobile. Read more »

Opera Mobile for Android: Slimmer, safer and faster than Chrome

By Kevin C. Tofel

Oct. 9, 2012 - 9:10 AM PDT Oct. 9, 2012 - 9:10 AM PDT

Opera Mobile for Android gets speedy — or should I say SPDY — with version 12.1 of the browser, now available for free in the Google Play store. The popular mobile browser also gains some web fraud detection features and wider support for HTML 5 standards Read more »

Opera for Android helps monitor mobile data use

By Kevin C. Tofel

Oct. 11, 2011 - 11:46 AM PDT Oct. 11, 2011 - 11:46 AM PDT

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 »

CEO Shuffle at Opera Comes at a Critical Time

By Sebastian Rupley

Jan. 5, 2010 - 10:39 AM PDT Jan. 5, 2010 - 10:39 AM PDT

Opera Software has named Lars Boilesen (shown) as the company’s new CEO, replacing Jon S. von Tetzchner, who co-founded the Norwegian company in 1995 and has served as its head ever since. The shift marks the end of an era for the company. Read more »

Android This Week: Droid Gadget of the Year; Browser Wars

By James Kendrick

Dec. 12, 2009 - 6:00 AM PDT Dec. 12, 2009 - 6:00 AM PDT

Time released its list of the top gadgets of the year, and the Droid rings in on top. The Droid was chosen for being the first Android phone deemed good enough to be an iPhone competitor. Plus, Opera Mobile and Mobile Fennec are coming to Android. Read more »

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