Here are some new screenshots of the recently announced Opera Mobile 9.5 browser for Windows Mobile, Symbian, and Linux phones.
(Overview mode)
(Tabbed browsing)
(Send via MMS or email)
(Menu options)
Video tour
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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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Looks like Safari on the iPhone needs to catch up
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Some hints when we can expect a public beta? I read “this spring” in a German news article about OpMob 9.5, but nowhere else. I don’t want an exact date, just a quarter (and please, not a quarter of 2009)
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Daniel, where’s Link, Speeddial, search engine costumization and the acid2 smiley ?
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Headline of the yaer :p
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I really wish Opera puts symbian(s60/uiq) screenshots up. Each and every opera mobile 9.5 screenie I’ve been able to find was windows mobile based.
Also, any idea if Flash support extends to symbian too? I know the latest S60 smartphones support Flash Lite 3 in the default web browser, but the majority of N-series and E-series smartphones don’t. The ability to access video sites like youtube and metacafe would be one big reason for alot of users to get this.
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The video was really informative, but I think the first part was too silent and lessened its attractiveness for those using other browsers already.
I think we’re going to see lots of these features copied in other browsers (as usual). The Sony PSP for instance has a similar bookmarks feature but doesn’t have that nice suggest bit. Why does Opera always have the most innovative ideas and get none of the credit. Opera’s day will come!
Can you get this on any mobile now or is it restricted in some way?