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Sign up for beta testing of the new Opera Mini

Published May 10th, 2007 12:13 PM EDT By Daniel Goldman

Wanting to incorporate more user feedback in the next major upgrade to Opera Mini, code-named “Dimension”, the Opera Mini team is inviting users to sign up for the beta version of the new browser (sign up here).

Those participating in the beta tester sign-up program will be notified by email when the beta of Dimension is available. There’s also an option to be notified via an IM message.

So what’s new in the browser? I can’t say too much now, but there’s a totally new way of navigating webpages with Dimension – really cool. As I’ve said before, I’ve been testing it for some time already, and have been truly impressed. Seeing what the tiny browser can do on my phone has blown me away.

Let the speculation begin. Which new features and enhancements on the Opera Mini wish list were added? :)

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  1. 1 Øyvind Ø May 10th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    I signed up right away when I saw them announced it. I’m over exited :)

    - ØØ -

  2. 2 Bo May 10th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Linux Linux

    Great.
    I love the Opera Mini, I even prefere it over the also good Opera that is build-in an integrated into UIQ3-Smartphone.

  3. 3 Lawmune May 10th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    It’s definitely exciting. You forgot to mention that you can send invitations to your friends too.

  4. 4 anil_pacific May 10th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
    using Opera Mini Opera Mini 8.01

    Hey..great job! kindly add rotate feather like OM 1.2 of ru version. Again do something for not loging everytime after each download ! More skin and wigets .Thanks..

  5. 5 Ryan May 10th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    Hmm….

    Multiple dimensions. Sounds like something related to tabbed browsing?

    And this sooo makes me angry I don’t have wireless Internet. :(

  6. 6 Kildor May 10th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    But I has not ICQ, MSN, and even gtalk.
    I use regular jabber,

  7. 7 GT500 May 11th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    Daniel, I am so jealous. I wish I could play with all of the internal builds too… ;)

  8. 8 Investor May 11th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.21 on Windows Windows XP

    “… totally new way of navigating webpages…”

    Beats me. Is there a better way of navigating webpage in SSR mode, other than scrolling down, to link of interest, and click…???

    Having said that, I’m a fan of top down approach, because Nokia S60 and MS Deepfish fans are too ;)

    Navigating by starting with the big picture, a thumbnail preview for orientation, of part of webpage that can be loaded within memory capacity, if wanted. If not, scroll down to show next part of page, etc…
    Thumbnail would load fast, while SSR is prepared on server, for fast rendering, if wanted.

    Yes, probably needs a 240 x 320 screen to work, but that’s what OM users will buy next, anyway…

    Speculating ;)

  9. 9 GT500 May 11th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.21 on Windows Windows XP

    Originally posted by Investor:

    Beats me. Is there a better way of navigating webpage in SSR mode, other than scrolling down, to link of interest, and click…???

    …

    Voice command?

  10. 10 Investor May 11th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.21 on Windows Windows XP

    Voice command… Would make… boss, wife, or dog crazy ;)

  11. 11 GT500 May 11th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Linux Linux

    I thought that most bosses, wives, and dogs were already crazy… ;)

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