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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…
Game on!
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,…
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.
Opera extends APAC reach with Singapore office
Opera Software today announced its further expansion into the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the opening of a regional head office in Singapore. The new office will be home to Opera's operator and advertising business, technical support, and marketing…
Brazil crosses the threshold, becomes a mobile nation
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…
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…
Mobile ad market in Brazil quadruples in one year
Opera Mediaworks, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software, today released its first State of Mobile Advertising report for the Brazilian market, noting key mobile advertising data and trends in the region from April and May 2013. The data originates from…
Opera to power KATHREIN TechnoTrend set-top boxes
Opera Software and German set-top-box manufacturer KATHREIN TechnoTrend today announced that the Opera Devices Software Development Kit (SDK) will launch on a variety of KATHREIN TechnoTrend set-top box models.
Smartphone usage in the world's most populous region
Did you know that most of the world's population is located within a small part of Southeast Asia? This remarkable fact was pointed out by a user of Reddit and fact checked in a Washington Post blog. Within this circle, small in comparison to the size of the…
Opera Mini boosts browsing for Tata DOCOMO users
Opera Software has a special treat in store for all Indian mobile users on the Tata DOCOMO network. These users now have a opportunity to boost their mobile browsing with a custom-made Opera Mini mobile web browser. As part of its partnership with Tata…
Opera Mediaworks launches AdMarvel for Connected TVs
Opera Mediaworks, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software, today announced its next-generation ad platform for connected TVs. Dubbed AdMarvel for Connected TVs, the platform is a forward step in the evolution of online video advertising into the connected…
Discover browser beauty with Opera for Android
There's a lot of thought that goes into choosing the best. A decent lump of cash, some serious research and a lot of thought are what most people put into purchasing their new Android smartphone. Why not make sure it's also set up to discover the best new…
TIMWE and Opera seal agreement for mobile payments
TIMWE, a multinational company that operates in the mobile marketing, mobile entertainment and mobile money areas, and Opera Commerce, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software, today announced an agreement that enables easy and safe mobile payments for…
New eye candy from Opera-powered Samsung Blu-ray players
Opera Software today announced that the Opera Devices Software Development Kit (SDK) has been deployed on some of the 2013 Samsung Blu-ray players, offering superior online video support for YouTube, BBC iPlayer and more. The new Opera-powered Samsung Blu-ray…
Seven must-do tips for mobile web devs
In a web world rapidly turning mobile, it's even more important to make sure websites are prepared for the influx of mobile devices. In this State of the Mobile Web report, Opera Software takes a look at what makes or breaks a good mobile website. With more…
Opera's State of the Android Mobile Web: All roads lead to Facebook
The number of Indians using mobile devices to get online is growing at a steady pace, and the availability of affordable smartphones is an important factor fueling this growth. This special State of the Android Mobile Web report takes a closer look into the…
iOS reclaims lead, Europe takes off, and 2013 sees higher mobile click-throughs and conversions
Opera Mediaworks today released its first State of Mobile Advertising report of the year, with key mobile advertising data and trends from Q1 2013. The data originates from the company’s extensive mobile advertising platform, which consists of AdMarvel,…
Unlimited web browsing as low as 12 pesos a day
Wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) today launched the Opera UnliSurf15 data plan, making it the most affordable mobile surfing service in the Philippines. Smart’s Opera UnliSurf15 packages are available in two options that won't burn a hole in…
A quick look at the early adopters
As soon as products land on the market, early adopters flock in to checkout the latest and greatest offerings. Recently, Opera Software launched a beta version of its brand-new Opera for Android browser, and, true to form, the early adopters have been out in…
Radio alive and well on TV
Opera Software today announced the first-ever radio station apps for its Opera TV Store, following a new cooperation with the app development group TV App Agency.
Telenor expands Opera partnership to feed its web-hungry customers
Telenor Group and Opera Software today announce a re-commitment and an expansion of their partnership to bring the mobile web to Telenor’s millions of customers. The new agreement between Opera and Telenor goes beyond pure web browsing. It now includes…
Opera bridges the gap for pay-TV operators
Opera Software is gearing up its Opera TV Store offering for pay-TV operators, as it showcases optimized solutions for customization, monitoring and monetization at the TV Connect exhibition kicking off Tuesday in London.
Mobile surfing for millions of reasons
The mobile web is set to get even more powerful in Ukraine. Starting this week, Kyivstar, the largest mobile phone operator in this country, is offering its subscribers a special version of the Opera Mini mobile web browser. This offer is now available to…
Opera new kid on the block on I WIT tablets
Opera Software today announced a collaboration with I WIT Digital to preinstall Opera Mobile and the Opera Mobile Store on their Android tablets for kids, giving parents a range of fun and free apps for their children.
Take your time and surf
VimpelCom Ltd., a leading global provider of telecommunications services, will soon offer its subscribers around the world the most user-friendly, simple and efficient way of mobile surfing with Opera Web Pass, thereby strengthening VimpelCom’s existing…
A closer look at Opera Web Pass in action
Not long ago, Opera Software introduced Opera Web Pass, an easy and accessible way of getting online for those mobile subscribers without existing data plans. Using the Opera Mini web browser, Opera Web Pass lets the user purchase packages of mobile online…
Opera and Binbit bring mobile-payment freedom to Opera Mini
Opera Software and Binbit today announced an agreement that will enable users of the Opera Mini mobile browser to use and pay for Binbit’s mobile entertainment services easily, resulting in a far superior mobile-payment experience. As part of the agreement…
Opera acquires Skyfire, broadens its mobile operator solutions beyond the browser
Mountain View, California and Oslo, Norway - February 15, 2013
Opera gears up at 300 million users
Opera Software today announced reaching the milestone of 300 million monthly users across all its browser products on phones, tablets, TVs and computers.
Opera Mediaworks Q4 2012 report shows record growth in mobile advertising, Android on the rise
Opera Mediaworks, an Opera Software company, today published its Q4 State of the Mobile Advertising report, sharing key mobile advertising data and trends from the last quarter of 2012. The source of the data is the company’s extensive mobile advertising…
Reaching millions of app-hungry users
Opera today announces that MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, has integrated the Opera TV Store into its Smart TV solution. Manufacturers that implement MediaTek chipsets can…
Opera and Neomobile to bring one-click mobile payments to Opera Mini
Opera Software and Neomobile today announced they will work together to bring mobile payment freedom to users of Neomobile services and the Opera Mini mobile browser. As part of the agreement with Opera Commerce, a fully-owned subsidiary of Opera Software,…
These droids get speed
Oslo, Norway, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - January 28, 2013
Gionee and Opera get more people connected
Opera Software and Gionee, one of the TOP 3 mobile phone brand in China and famous global smartphone solution supplier, are working together to get more people connected with the Opera Mini mobile phone browser.
Opera on mobile phones experience record growth in December
In December 2012, the Opera web browsers for mobile phones experienced the largest increase of users month over month since launch in 2006.
Smarten up your TV
To give people more options for enjoying TV-optimized, online content, Humax, the world's leading set-top-box manufacturer, will launch the Opera TV Store on its new set-top boxes in 2013. Customers are able to enhance their connected TV experience simply by…
Opera TV Store starts 2013 in style
Opera Software has today launched a new version of its Opera TV Store, featuring a New Year makeover for the cloud-based application store with a new experience, new features and new apps for its users.
Opera brings more comfort to the living room
Scandinavians are crazy about trying to make all the world's living rooms more comfortable. First of all, the large flat-packed furniture has done a good job so far, and now the browser-maker Opera Software is stepping in to do its part, showcasing the latest…