Google News is good news for Opera Mini users

April 15, 2011 · by Espen André Øverdahl

Fellow Internetters: Google made a really cool move yesterday. They optimized their news site for Opera Mini, which is a really good thing for all of our 100+ million users. We think this is worth some recognition, so if you feel like it, head over to their blog and give them some Opera love as a comment.

No matter if you are on a coffee shop, on the bus or just relaxing on the beach, this is great news. With Opera Mini and Google News, you will stay updated whenever, where ever.

The Google News team says:

"We hope that this will improve the news browsing experience for Opera Mini users around the world, including millions of people using a feature phone as the primary point of access for the web." We say: "Heck yeah". And by the way Google; Opera Mini is not only for feature phones, it is used by millions of millions of smartphone and tablet users around the globe. Try it on a crowded network - and you´ll see why!

Now head off and give those G-men some loooove!

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TamilFriday, April 15, 2011 10:11:40 AM
http://files.myopera.com/Tamil/Smilies/Good.gif -
kgytFriday, April 15, 2011 10:23:39 AM
TomislavFriday, April 15, 2011 10:32:09 AM
Now if only Google would be so nice and give proper support for the desktop version of Opera.
Samed AyanFriday, April 15, 2011 10:42:58 AM
Barry SimFriday, April 15, 2011 10:52:45 AM
great
Ronit KumarFriday, April 15, 2011 10:59:36 AM
Originally posted by CyberT:

Now if only Google would be so nice and give proper support for the desktop version of Opera.

+ ahh a million!!
Tomasz K.Friday, April 15, 2011 11:13:50 AM
Unbelievable! Google made something for Opera!? Maybe they had realized that such browser really exist ;]
huxrFriday, April 15, 2011 11:58:50 AM
Originally posted by EspenAO:

And by the way Google; Opera Mini is not only for feature phones, it is used by millions of millions of smartphone and tablet users around the globe.

Someone should let them know this!
Nokia E72 + Opera Mini user here (best combo for me )!
But I don't use Google News...
Swapnil RustagiFriday, April 15, 2011 12:00:53 PM
Well good change by Google. I wish they get Google Instant fixed for Opera.
RachelFriday, April 15, 2011 12:22:27 PM
Charles SchlossFriday, April 15, 2011 1:28:54 PM
EvilFiekFriday, April 15, 2011 1:45:02 PM
Originally posted by CyberT:

Now if only Google would be so nice and give proper support for the desktop version of Opera.

QFT. It's a shame that they fail even years after launch to support Opera properly in Google Mail.
TanelFriday, April 15, 2011 4:01:36 PM
Great news indeed!

So it would take 100+ million desktop users for various Google services to finally become compatible with Opera? Damn, too bad it's a vicious circle :/
ZodiusFriday, April 15, 2011 4:19:55 PM
Originally posted by CyberT:

Now if only Google would be so nice and give proper support for the desktop version of Opera.

Yeah, they are really jerks, the only reason they made the site for oMini is because of oMini's market share. Google only cares about money.
Dario Komineck [Dariofan3G]Friday, April 15, 2011 4:24:00 PM
Está bueno... Aguante Opera!.
Johnny GameFriday, April 15, 2011 4:31:08 PM
d4rkn1ghtFriday, April 15, 2011 5:57:54 PM
Cutting SpoonFriday, April 15, 2011 8:27:46 PM
Now if they only had proper viewport detection, I could also use Google News in my Opera sidebar....
Wilmer BlancoSaturday, April 16, 2011 3:35:10 AM
Opera the Best! Votado
Manish RokadeSaturday, April 16, 2011 5:21:11 AM
Good.
suwito2288Monday, April 18, 2011 3:29:56 PM
Someone who knows which one is better between o.mobile 11 and o.mini 6.. And can both of them install to my htc touch diamond?? Thanks guy
Cutting SpoonTuesday, April 19, 2011 3:28:57 AM
You can install both, try them! Mini is great for most things on the internet, but Mobile works better with a few very "heavy" sites....
mubaidrTuesday, April 19, 2011 11:53:04 AM
JohnWednesday, April 20, 2011 6:01:53 PM
Um. Guys. Google bought Opera browser and made it Free for all to use. I can understand one group of software blogging fans thinking another is not supportive - but I'm in a position similar to IT needing to work with both Linux and Microsoft. I blog and use both Opera and Blogger/Google products - and find both enhance and enable my blogging in different ways.
Nathan RodriguezWednesday, April 20, 2011 9:28:50 PM
muhammad tohaThursday, April 21, 2011 2:23:56 AM
hai,everybody how are you today.?.
Jason BisbiThursday, April 21, 2011 4:01:06 PM
great news!
muhammad tohaFriday, April 22, 2011 8:26:24 AM
Oh,yeahh what is great?
Billy ChisangaFriday, April 22, 2011 10:30:23 AM
great fo google bt want to si ggle on opera.can i dwnload opera11 on my N73.
Cutting SpoonFriday, April 22, 2011 4:39:45 PM
m.opera.com Try it.
Nguyễn Thị Lan AnhFriday, April 22, 2011 11:12:21 PM
wow ! wonderful my yahoo : newmoon_colorful_life . I'm come from Viet Nam
Johnny GameMonday, April 25, 2011 10:17:49 AM
Rakesh SharmaThursday, April 28, 2011 3:44:11 PM
Bekar hai
Audrey LaFriday, April 29, 2011 12:30:00 AM
Really nice!! but I have troubleshouting on my opear mini):
Audrey LaFriday, April 29, 2011 12:41:51 AM
Ah ok thanks I will go there
Artur GalvãoFriday, April 29, 2011 7:27:07 AM
Visit my OperaBlog
Okechukwu OnwubereFriday, April 29, 2011 3:44:39 PM
Please, how can I truly enjoy this opera? How can I meet new friends?
名侦探卞迁Monday, May 2, 2011 2:39:19 PM
I wonder if it's possible to combine with any others famous around the world.
Rakesh SharmaWednesday, May 4, 2011 12:35:50 AM
Best in the world?yes/no
Rakesh SharmaSunday, May 29, 2011 4:13:00 PM
i do everything but not successfully?