Here at Opera, we are famous for our fast and furious brainstorming activities. Here are some photos documenting the evolution of our creative design process. Maybe they’ll provide a clue or two as to what the biggest new feature in the upcoming Opera Mini beta is (or maybe not). 
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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
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Some sort of crazy “mouse gestures” for cell phones?
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Will it use GestureTek’s technology for web browsing?
That would be awesome, but than again some non-Java app should start the camera first.
Those not familiar should know that GestureTek’s technology uses camera to act as an accelerometer.
(please note I’m not working at GestureTek, I was only impressed with their demo at 3GSM, and would love to see that technology implemented in Opera Mini and other mobile Opera editions.)
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Java? I mean, real, actual Java for web games, audio, streaming video, etc? That would be fairly amazing.
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Tabs.
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It will be horns on my mobile?? Duh
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That is one horny phone… Sorry!
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What’s that double ***** on the last pic? Does it mean p0rn-optimized Opera Mini?
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OK, I figured out, it’s a helmet, not vibrator… Is it Harald Bluetooth the viking’s helmet? So maybe it’s bookmark synchronisation through Bluetooth?
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“OK, I figured out, it’s a helmet, not vibrator… Is it Harald Bluetooth the viking’s helmet? So maybe it’s bookmark synchronisation through Bluetooth?”
I think you’re on to something. O_O
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Opera Mini Flash replacement (at least capability to play video)