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Opera browser for Windows Mobile Pocket PC released

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 Published May 31st, 2006 10:35 AM EDT By Daniel Goldman

The first ever (stable) version of the Opera browser for Windows Mobile and the Pocket PC was released today.

Based on Opera’s latest core code, Opera Mobile 8.6 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC (PPC) includes Opera’s rendering technology that dynamically reformats Web pages to fit the width of any screen size without the need for the horizontal scrollbar. It also supports all major Web standards, including CSS2, DOM 2 and JavaScript.

One very helpful feature in this browser is the auto-complete option. With Web address auto complete, Opera will make suggestions while you type, based on your browsing history and bookmarks. Once you’ve tried it, you would never go back. This should help make typing long URLs on mobile phones much easier.

Opera 8.60 lets you keep up to four open windows (tabs) at the same time, and switch easily between them using either the menu or a shortcut. Each window can have its own settings for zoom levels and page display options.

Today’s release has been much anticipated, as this is the first stable version of the Opera browser for the Pocket PC.

Opera Mobile 8.6 runs on Windows Mobile 5 and 2003 SE.

Features in Opera Mobile 8.6 for Pocket PC include:

  • Tabs – Open multiple Web pages at the same time, and switch between them using the tabbed interface.
  • Landscape/Portrait Mode - Opera Mobile adapts Web pages to fit the width of the screen in both landscape and portrait modes.
  • Web address auto-complete - The browser remembers your typed-in addresses.
  • Zoom - Magnify text and images in Web pages for better accessibility.
  • Download - Get any files and content from the Web, including ringtones and images.
  • Full screen - View Web pages with the browser interface, or in full screen mode.
  • Fit-to-screen - Browse Web pages in full size or with Opera’s Small-Screen Rendering(TM) to avoid horizontal scrolling.
  • Pop-up handler - Block unwanted pop-ups
  • Pad-lock icon on secure sites - The browser can identify trusted sites to avoid scams and phishing attempts

Opera Mobile 8.6 Pocket PC   Opera Mobile 8.6 Pocket PC  Opera Mobile 8.6

Opera Mobile 8.6 Pocket PC  Opera Mobile 8.6 Pocket PC  Opera Mobile 8.6 Pocket PC

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  1. 1 Daniel May 31st, 2006 at 11:16 am
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Mac OS Mac OS X

    Why is allways Google.com in screenshots of this kind!?

  2. 2 steve May 31st, 2006 at 1:13 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Linux Linux

    Is there a changelog respective to the last beta?

  3. 3 Daniel Goldman May 31st, 2006 at 1:17 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows 2000

    steve, yes there is one. I forgot to link to it.

    Opera Mobile 8.6 Changelog

  4. 4 Ian B Jul 16th, 2006 at 10:25 am
    using Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows Windows XP

    Opera Mobile would be “the” browser if it supported Save As or Save Target. This is the only thing I can complain about – jscript etc all are perfect.

  5. 5 Mag Sep 18th, 2006 at 8:47 am
    using Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows Windows XP

    They may include “save” and “save target as” into the coming release.

  6. 6 Suudhan Dec 13th, 2006 at 4:20 am
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.4 on Windows Windows XP

    How do I write a plug-in for Opera Mobile 8.6 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC? Can you point me to some links which explains how to write plug-ins?

  7. 7 jim @ Computer Reviews Jan 31st, 2007 at 7:38 am
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.1 on Windows Windows XP

    Suudhan,

    Any luck on finding a plug-in for Opera Mobile 8.6 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC?

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Q: What is Opera?
A: Opera is one of the most powerful Web browsers around. A Web browser is the program that allows you to view Web pages. Opera is well known for innovation for PC browsers and bringing the full web to mobile phones and devices.

Q: Is Opera free?
A: Absolutely free.

Q: Why should I download a browser? Doesn't my computer already come with one for free?
A: It's about getting more out of the time you spend on the internet. Opera is designed to be much faster than these browsers and gives you powerful features that the default browser lacks. Default browsers like Internet Explorer are also more likely to be subjected to dangerous software such as viruses and spyware.

Q: Will Opera keep me safe from fraudulent websites and malicious hackers?
A: According to Secunia, a respected firm that tracks security in browsers, Opera has the best reputation and track record when it comes to browser security. Keeping our users safe from security vulnerabilities, fraudulent websites, and malicious hackers is a top priority for Opera. Opera is maintained by hundreds of engineers, developers and security experts who are constantly looking to make the browser even safer.

Q: Doesn't Opera copy all of their features from other browsers?
A: Absolutely not. In fact, many of the features that are popular in other browsers today were invented and pioneered by Opera a long time ago. Opera invented the precursor to tabs (in 1994), Page Zoom (1994), was the first browser to block pop-up ads (2000), first to add a Search field in the browser toolbar (2000), Sessions (1996), deleting private data (2000), Mouse Gestures (2000), User JavaScript (2005), BitTorrent support (2005), Widgets (2006), Speed Dial (2007), and much more.

Q: Does Opera support extensions, such as those found in Firefox?
A: Much of the functionality provided through Firefox extensions is already built directly into Opera, so you don't have to download additional extensions in Opera. In addition, Opera is highly customizable and supports all standard plug-ins.

Q: Can I also use Opera on my mobile phone?
A: Yes. And your Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS or almost any connected device and mobile phones. Opera Mobile oftens comes preinstalled from the manufacturers, but if it doesn't you can install Opera Mini which runs on nearly all phones.

Q: This all sounds great, so how do I download Opera?
A: -- Opera on your computer
-- Opera Mini on your phone
-- Opera Mobile on your phone
-- or learn more about Opera at www.opera.com