Opera Tech Break

January 31, 2011 · by Aleksander Aas

Welcome to a new segment on Choose Opera: Opera Tech Break! In every episode, we interview an Opera Employee for answers to questions from all of you. For our first episode we have Sagar Chandna, Senior Marketing Manager, answering questions about the future of Mobile applications.

If you have any questions you want answered for our next or future episode, please let us know in the comments.

Stay tuned for more Opera Tech Break in the future!

Video on YouTube

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PesimistMonday, January 31, 2011 1:15:42 PM
nice
Ho xuan bienMonday, January 31, 2011 1:17:58 PM
Very good
Zdenko TimulakMonday, January 31, 2011 1:20:38 PM
I had great break with this video. Thank you Opera.
Arty2Monday, January 31, 2011 1:31:38 PM
Great video.
I wanted to ask if you could spill some beans on the Nintendo 3DS browser, I know Nintendo is over protective in such matters, but I hope there's a couple of things to be announced by you guys
Will it support 3D jpegs, and if so, is it some format already in public?
Are there any special Javascript methods related to 3DS's unique function? How about canvas?
Last but not least, will it support HTML5 video or flash?
arkanosmanMonday, January 31, 2011 1:36:18 PM
dast xosh
DanieleMonday, January 31, 2011 1:47:26 PM
Very nice idea! waiting for next episodes!
Diego Schild SmithsMonday, January 31, 2011 1:57:38 PM
I like the barista! =P
netwolfMonday, January 31, 2011 1:58:07 PM
Nice idea, but why let you start Opera Tech(!) break series with the speech of a marketing manager (you know, in IT marketing ususally is the opposite of tech... )?
bmhvMonday, January 31, 2011 1:58:34 PM
Microsoft (IE) has Windows OS, Bing, Xbox, Silverlight,...
Mozilla (Mozilla Firefox) has Thunderbird, Seamonkey, Camino,...
Google (Google Chrome) has Chrome OS, Google, Gmail,...
Apple (Safari) has Mac OS, iPhone, iPod...

So my question is, does Opera has any intention in expanding its territory ?

I think I'll like this series, and I think there should be a "question of the week" prize.
Aleksander AasMonday, January 31, 2011 1:59:28 PM
Originally posted by netwolf:

Nice idea, but why let you start Opera Tech(!) break series with the speech of a marketing manager

When talking about the future of apps I think Sagar might be one of the most knowledgeable people in the world. In Opera marketing means tech
AndrewLowMonday, January 31, 2011 2:00:49 PM
Wow, this is a really good idea!

My question: Which area of the browsing experience is Opera going to develop most in this year?
TamilMonday, January 31, 2011 2:15:17 PM
Barraco Mármol JerónimoMonday, January 31, 2011 2:43:10 PM
great idea!

PengeMonday, January 31, 2011 2:51:21 PM

Why don't you use the WebM compatible embed code?

<iframe class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="640" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qYAeVhPHd90" frameborder="0"></iframe>

Maciej BałutaMonday, January 31, 2011 3:08:41 PM
What about hardware acceleration and WebGL support in future Opera Desktop releases?
ClashCityRockerMonday, January 31, 2011 3:17:42 PM
When can we see more Odd & Even!!!
ZodiusMonday, January 31, 2011 3:30:35 PM
I want a cup of coffee, just like the one in the video! http://files.myopera.com/Tamil/Smilies/Drool.gif -

Oh, and I am totally with you on the whole open apps thing. Chrome web store and iPhone app store feel just too rigid.
HavrahaMonday, January 31, 2011 3:33:11 PM
The nutcracker music at the end there was kinda odd but ... hey, why not?
th3pr0ph3tMonday, January 31, 2011 3:36:05 PM
Q: What are you planning this year to make the My Opera a more interesting and active social network?
Charles SchlossMonday, January 31, 2011 3:58:23 PM

How has the web changed over the years? (future Opera Tech Break question)

Can you explain the browser sniffing issue to others? (future Opera Tech Break question)
Jσδμξ_181Monday, January 31, 2011 4:35:37 PM
My question: As think Opera have raise market share in PC browsers?
Nimit SolankiMonday, January 31, 2011 5:15:28 PM
Originally posted by Aleksander:

Originally posted by netwolf:

Nice idea, but why let you start Opera Tech(!) break series with the speech of a marketing manager
When talking about the future of apps I think Sagar might be one of the most knowledgeable people in the world. In Opera marketing means tech
AmaZingerMonday, January 31, 2011 5:16:13 PM
Hm, what about Opera in Sony NGP?
ChaosMonday, January 31, 2011 5:58:21 PM
Podcast - what a great idea to promote Opera. I'm crossing my fingers for you guys.
Nathan RodriguezMonday, January 31, 2011 7:22:40 PM
Nice !
Çağlar YeşilyurtMonday, January 31, 2011 10:12:43 PM
Turkish version. http://www.operaturkiye.net/opera-tech-break-mobil-uygulamalarin-gelecegi Yeah. Again Opera Turkiye
d4rkn1ghtMonday, January 31, 2011 10:29:14 PM
BlueFalconTuesday, February 1, 2011 3:56:07 AM
Great idea for a new segment, it sure looks promising
tomassplatchTuesday, February 1, 2011 6:54:04 AM
great video, it's funny to see my potato avatar!
thank's for the answers, hoping for more to come
Andrè LipsombTuesday, February 1, 2011 8:45:17 AM
Will the Developer ever add the Quick Tab feature or does those other guys owen that idea. Cause I've been posting for this feature ever since the tab browsing ever came out. The tab stacking is a pretty good idea but it doesn't alow you to look at all your tabs at once. And when I surf my tab collection grows pretty quickly. Some times it can go up to 15-20 tabs all at once.

This user has a page deticated to this feature.
http://my.opera.com/wikipedian/blog/quicktabs
GarrettWuTuesday, February 1, 2011 4:18:48 PM
Really want to see some interesting and easy video about Opera in Tech Break, like how you test opera on several mobile device (must be a team playing cellphone whole day?), or what does it look like in Opera office. First episode about App is too hard for me.

still good video though, models are good looking and nice video editing.
HadiWednesday, February 2, 2011 1:58:27 AM
Java Espresso bar. kopi neh wong jowo
Afreen(افرين)Friday, February 4, 2011 7:51:31 PM
Originally posted by Aleksander:

In Opera marketing means tech

that is a unique concept... anyway, nice video. he managed to answer just 2 of the users queries..but nice.

Good work Opera
Abhay singhSaturday, February 5, 2011 6:50:34 AM
good
Ofokansi blessingSunday, February 6, 2011 12:42:38 AM
Waiting 4 next episode
selogunturMonday, February 7, 2011 1:32:54 AM
Opo to kwi..,?
LIONG ZHEMonday, February 7, 2011 6:40:37 PM
KREN TAH....
Greg GabbettMonday, February 7, 2011 10:27:19 PM
I just purchased a DSi XL and understand that the browser they use is Opera. Does anyone have any experience with this? I will receive it tomorrow.

Thanks,

Greg
RunninglVlanWednesday, February 9, 2011 4:39:22 PM
Mod edit: No multiposting.
Vivek Kumar VermaWednesday, February 9, 2011 7:02:45 PM
very good man
ZodiusWednesday, February 9, 2011 7:35:07 PM
Originally posted by Drawman:

I just purchased a DSi XL and understand that the browser they use is Opera. Does anyone have any experience with this? I will receive it tomorrow.

Thanks,

Greg

Try forums: http://my.opera.com/community/forums/forum.dml?id=1406
ChirpieThursday, February 10, 2011 9:55:33 PM
Originally posted by bmhv:

So my question is, does Opera has any intention in expanding its territory ?
Widgets, Unite, WAC, etc. Opera has been constantly expanding for years.

Originally posted by AmaZinger:

Hm, what about Opera in Sony NGP?
Isn't that up to Sony? Opera can't do anything unless Sony decides to ask Opera to make a browser.
bmhvSunday, February 20, 2011 11:02:38 AM
Originally posted by Chirpie:

Widgets, Unite, WAC, etc. Opera has been constantly expanding for years.

Yes I know that, but they're still in the browsers territory. What I wanna ask is does Opera intend to make something not-so-related to browsers ?
ChirpieWednesday, February 23, 2011 1:38:39 PM
Why would Opera do that? They are all about web stuff.