Opera 10.50 final for Windows is out!

March 2, 2010 · by Andreas Bovens

This morning, we've released the much anticipated final version of Opera 10.50 for Windows — work on Mac and Linux versions is still ongoing, so stay tuned.

Over the last couple of weeks, we've gradually lifted the veil on new features and standards support, but here are a couple of highlights:

Super-fast JavaScript with Carakan.
Our Vega graphics engine, which adds support for CSS3 Backgrounds and Borders, Transitions and 2D Transforms and much more.
HTML5 <video>: Bruce and Patrick have written an introductory article and done a JavaScripted based captions experiment. There's also a superbly detailed article by Simon Pieters, who works in Quality Assurance for HTML5 video and audio at Opera, called Everything you need to know about HTML5 video and audio.
Web Storage: Shwetank's article on Local and Session storage was just published today. Web SQL is supported as well — we have an article in the pipeline.
Standalone Opera Widgets: widgets can now be run as standalone applications with or without native chrome, which means you can effectively build cross-platform apps using Web Standards. If you want to play around with this, have a look at our newly released eBook Reader, a Unite Media Player, or Vadim's SVG-Edit app. For more info, check out Daniel's recent Widgets post.
An "Inspect Element" menu option that allows you to immediately analyze any element on a page. David has posted an overview of all changes in our debugging tools on the Opera Dragonfly blog.
A revamped menu structure: especially note the Developer Tools menu (under Opera → Page), which includes Opera Dragonfly, Source, Page Info and more.
Windows 7 tricks: Aero Peek, Jump List support and Aero Glass effects.
And last but not least, the @font-face issues we've had in the past are now resolved :-)

For those interested, there is a extensive changelog available in the Documentation section on the (renewed) Opera site.

If you haven't done so, grab Opera 10.50 from our site, and let us know what you think!

Readers' comments 43

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Juan AndreuTuesday, March 2, 2010 7:50:30 PM
Congrats!!
Martin KadlecTuesday, March 2, 2010 8:08:41 PM
John FauldsTuesday, March 2, 2010 9:06:18 PM
Aero Peek - does this mean showing all tabs in Opera as thumbnails when hovering over the Opera icon in the taskbar? If so, then it's easily my least favourite feature of Opera 10.5. Is there a way that this can be set as an option so that I can turn it off?

My objection to it is that I use Opera primarily as an email client with a few other tabs I keep open all the time. Now if I want to access my mail via the taskbar (which I do sometimes rather than alt + tab), it means it requires two movements. And if I have lots of tabs open, that movement is even further.
AuxWednesday, March 3, 2010 12:37:29 AM
Originally posted by Tyssen:

Is there a way that this can be set as an option so that I can turn it off?

opera:config#UserPrefs|UseWindows7TaskbarThumbnails
John FauldsWednesday, March 3, 2010 12:51:20 AM
Awesome, thanks!
Cutting SpoonWednesday, March 3, 2010 3:44:44 AM
Re-parse for missing strings. Just type "opera:" into a fresh install there chap.
Unregistered userWednesday, March 3, 2010 11:40:03 AM
AndrÃ© writes: Just downloaded latest version and it looks promising. However, I reacted to the fact that the "use opera as default browser" checkbox was ticked in. I really think this is poor behaviour on operas behalf. These sort of choices should be made consciously by the user and not be something that happens to users by accident, i.e. missing to de-tick the box. This is more likely to cause frustration among users than pleasing them. So please Opera team, let the users make an active choice here it is likely to benefit all parts.
PurdiWednesday, March 3, 2010 12:08:47 PM
Originally posted by anonymous:

However, I reacted to the fact that the "use opera as default browser" checkbox was ticked in.

Why? All the other browsers are doing it. Firefox started doing it ages ago.

I hope Opera keeps doing it for as long as the other ones are doing it.
LaurentiuWednesday, March 3, 2010 1:28:17 PM
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LaurentiuWednesday, March 3, 2010 1:30:42 PM
Seems to work now but i received that message when trying to login.
BTW, nice job with the Opera Dragonfly...it should have been added long ago. Keep up the good work!
Mağruf ÇolakoğluWednesday, March 3, 2010 3:20:08 PM
http://files.myopera.com/Tamil/Smilies/ThumbsUp.gif -
Brent JonesWednesday, March 3, 2010 6:54:50 PM
Can't open gmail.com with Opera 10.5
Unregistered userThursday, March 4, 2010 1:29:38 AM
Pikadude No. 1 writes: I reeeally hope Nintendo gives you the chance to release a new Internet Channel based on this version. 9.30 is showing its age in too many places...
Unregistered userThursday, March 4, 2010 10:08:13 AM
AndrÃ© writes: @Purdi, Why, you ask. Well I did write why in my initial post. And just since the others are doing it does not mean its right. It's just like the pre-ticked sign up for news letter boxes seen at several registration forms. It's wrong. It should be an active choice. It can be solved with a simple pop-up dialoge box asking if the user wants to set Opera as the default browser.
Unregistered userThursday, March 4, 2010 11:18:05 AM
Anonymous coward writes: Hi, where can I buy back the old-good search function along with my bookmarks? Kkthx.
Cutting SpoonFriday, March 5, 2010 5:59:33 PM
I assume this person did an upgrade install. I also assume this person did not do a search for the recovery options.

Not sure what to say about Search, some like it and some don't.
dahulevogyreSaturday, March 6, 2010 3:01:19 PM
Hey,

No presto 2.5 on http://www.opera.com/docs/specs/ ?

cheers!
Unregistered userSaturday, March 6, 2010 3:45:59 PM
CaqKa writes: facebook login is not working
John FauldsSunday, March 7, 2010 1:54:02 AM
I'm having problems with Facebook too. When I first upgraded I couldn't log in, then one day I could login, and now it's back to not letting me log in again.
Cutting SpoonSunday, March 7, 2010 5:52:01 AM
Mine always logs in, but it seems I always need to log in next time. No such problem with My.Opera or similar forums.
dahulevogyreMonday, March 8, 2010 10:26:11 AM
You seem to imply that now you implement visibility:collapse, you fully support CSS2.1. Yet, wikipedia editors say Presto 2.5 does not support all of CSS2.1. Apparently it misses content: none; and cursor: url().

Keep it up ! You're almost there !! :-)
Cutting SpoonMonday, March 8, 2010 4:58:32 PM
Huh. Today when I hooked up to Facebook, I was still logged in! Need to see if this is permanent. Even in 10.10, it seemed like the cookie was not always sent in time.

I am now using Unite and Link again in 10.50, and when I start Opera several other taskbar items are visibly created and destroyed within a few fractions of a second. A little bit disturbing.
ShrantellatessaWednesday, March 10, 2010 2:21:54 PM
Great job on the new version, guys!

BUT, it's been two days now that I cannot login to Facebook (I can via Firefox though, on the same computer); any fix for this weird problem? O.o
Cutting SpoonWednesday, March 10, 2010 5:52:01 PM
Try toggling Turbo, or using a Private Tab.
Unregistered userWednesday, March 10, 2010 7:01:11 PM
Master Z writes: I couldn't log in to facebook. i decided to try it with a private tab and it worked :D
Unregistered userWednesday, March 10, 2010 9:05:54 PM
Anonymous writes: Me too ! with a private tab it's work !!!
ShrantellatessaWednesday, March 10, 2010 9:51:38 PM
The private tab "method" worked! Thanks everyone ^_^

But developers, please, fix the problem so we can use Facebook normally ;-)
nalfeshneeThursday, March 11, 2010 6:23:13 PM
Sorry, did not find where's the feedback, may be here?
Please tell me what is the right place.

A very disappointing moment in the interface: when using history, it's pretty easy to remove an entry.

Can the red `X' button be placed on the left side, not where everybody usually clicks??
Deepnarayan ChoubeySaturday, March 13, 2010 5:40:37 PM
Happy day all ! Super fine Opera 10.50 software. It works very fast and useful for all. Thanks.
Unregistered userSunday, March 14, 2010 2:56:31 AM
Akalanka writes: I also cannot log into facebook.. it keeps coming back to log in screen.... Please fix this quickly
Unregistered userMonday, March 29, 2010 8:35:10 PM
ÐÐ½Ð¾Ð½Ð¸Ð¼ÑÑ writes: Sandy, +1 by the first punct. I have latest flash player installed but i cant play any vidos like youtube etc. WTF?
Cutting SpoonMonday, March 29, 2010 10:13:55 PM
Yes. WeTryin'taFail would approximately describe your scenario. You are having this issue in Opera 10.51 for Windows? You have the latest (Stable, not Beta) version of Flash? Are you sure that you have installed Flash for Opera? The version for Internet Explorer is not the same. Is Turbo currently on?
Unregistered userSunday, April 4, 2010 10:35:52 PM
UnoTurbo writes: Hi Cutting Spoon/Sandy, Thanks for your helpful answers. However I'm too bothered by Q4. When I use Chrome (also on Windows 7) I can throw my mouse to the top of the page (where the tab is) and immediately click - this will still fall on the intended tab. Chrome does not seem to leave a thin barrier. However it does not compromise the Windows 7 feature you mention. The difference between having to carefully select tabs (with Opera) and throwing my mouse to the top of the page, where both browsers have their tabs) is massive. This is especially distinct when using the touchpad on my laptop. I love opera and having the tab completely flush to the top of the window would be very useful. Many thanks, UnoT
Cutting SpoonMonday, April 5, 2010 1:06:25 AM
My touchpad bounces back from the edge of the screen. If yours is a Synaptics model, it may be capable of the same feature.

Search for Tamil's blog on this site, there is a way to completely eliminate that edge if your cursor does not "bounce" away from it.
Cutting SpoonMonday, April 5, 2010 1:10:49 AM
Ah. It is also possible to enable the tab-bar and/or other toolbars in fullscreen mode (F11). The easiest way to access the second profile's Appearance, is pressing F4 to enable the Panels bar (while in fullscreen), followed by right-clicking that bar and choosing "Appearance..." I believe the same options are available if you right-click in the background of your speed dial.
Unregistered userMonday, April 5, 2010 6:04:44 PM
UnoTurbo writes: Hi Cutting Spoon, Thanks again for your answer. I've got an Alps touchpad - so bouncing is out of the equation. I don't really want to use full screen mode and I was not able to find the blog you referred to (so I couldn't test that suggestion.) Please see the below screen shot which shows the area at the top of the page for Opera vs the tabs for Chrome - which are flush to the top of the page. ....An unrelated question..... Is it possible for the "Search" bar (which is to the right of the address bar) to use Google's Auto complete? As it does with Firefox? I find this feature very useful. Many Thanks, UnoT
Unregistered userMonday, April 5, 2010 6:06:24 PM
Anonymous writes: The screenshot is below: http://tinypic.com/r/2eplsb9/5 Thanks, UnoT
Unregistered userTuesday, April 13, 2010 2:46:46 AM
Anonymous writes: Can't login in gmail (or any other Google service that requires to sign in). After clicking on the "Sign in" link, the browser just waits indefinitely for the response and the sign in page never opens. The problem exists in 10.51 and 10.52. Cheers
Cutting SpoonThursday, April 15, 2010 4:16:41 AM
Really? Wow. Try using Turbo, try using a Private Tab. Report back if either of these works.
Unregistered userWednesday, June 23, 2010 8:17:13 PM
fazeel writes: i cannot log in to facebook as well.............i can using opera and other browsers
Deepnarayan ChoubeySaturday, July 10, 2010 3:49:50 PM
Happy day ! Opera 10.50 is best browser. I always use it. Thanks.
Unregistered userFriday, October 15, 2010 5:44:37 PM
Duff writes: One huge problem. While I love the placement of the tabs at the top of the screen, please, please, please make them FLUSH with the top of the screen! In Opera, I can't just throw my cursor to the top of the tab and click, because that selects the Windows bar. I have to carefully click the tab. Windows does this with the minimize, maximize and close buttons. They are flush with the top. I can close a window without looking by throwing my cursor into the top right corner and clicking. So please do this with the tabs, to make browsing more convenient and faster. Thanks for listening!
Cutting SpoonSunday, October 17, 2010 5:38:40 AM
One user on this website, Tamil has written a tutorial on making this exact change. It is an easy, one-time fix. It is also possible to enable the tab bar in fullscreen mode, where the tabs already behave like this.