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PC Magazine: If you only ever download one cell phone app, download Opera

Published March 2nd, 2007 12:38 PM EST By Daniel Goldman

Lawrence just emailed me a link to this PC Magazine article “Supercharge Your Cell”, or as you would say outside the US “Supercharge Your Mobile Phone”.

In the review of applications that would enhance your mobile phone, PC Magazine mentions Opera Mini and Opera Mobile. It didn’t say much about Opera this time, but their praise for Opera is pretty powerful.

Here’s the quote from PC Magazine:

“If you only ever download one cell phone app, download Opera.

On non-smart phones, Opera Mini 3.0 might change your life. This software injects an almost desktop-quality Web browser into even relatively humble devices. On Windows Mobile smart phones, Opera Mobile lets you replace Pocket Internet Explorer with something more powerful and more compatible with a wider range of Web sites.”

I recently had a talk with the lead architect for Opera Mini; he told me some of the exciting things they’re working on. Browsing the web on Opera Mini has already been widely mentioned as innovative; however what you will see in upcoming releases of Opera Mini will truly blow your mind (and no, this is not PR hype). They’ve got some really creative people working on this little browser.

P.S. Another application mentioned by PC Magazine is SoonR, which, by the way, uses the Opera browser for the user interface of its AJAX-powered application that displays desktop files on mobile phones.

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  1. 1 Investor Mar 2nd, 2007 at 1:11 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    “… he told me some of the exciting things they’re working on… ”

    Hmm… like what ???????????????? ;)

    (competitors brag about upcoming features, for good reasons)

  2. 2 plimsoll Mar 2nd, 2007 at 2:08 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.12 on Windows Windows XP

    “… he told me some of the exciting things they’re working on… ”

    Thats nice, since we just got the SD from mobile versions to desktop, so all cool features they invent in mobile opera will eventually pop for us desktop users :)

    Though it would be great to hear what these features are ;)

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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