Press room - Opera Software ASA

13/03-14 - Press releases

Opera Mini 8 brings private mode, night mode and new looks to Java-running phones and BlackBerry OS

Looking for a better mobile web experience on your basic phone or BlackBerry device? Opera Mini 8 is out now, with a restyled look and features that bring out the best in your mobile phone. Custom made for the Java platform on basic phones, Opera Mini has more than 250 million monthly users worldwide and now comes with more features than ever.

24/02-14 - Press releases

Opera browser debuts on Nokia X software platform

Nokia X customers get the best mobile surfing experience, from day one

08/01-14 - Press releases

Opera Devices SDK to power Bang & Olufsen connected TVs

Opera Software today announced that Danish electronics manufacturer Bang & Olufsen is now shipping the latest version of the Opera Devices Software Development Kit (SDK) on selected high-end connected TVs, bringing Bang & Olufsen viewers first-rate support for online video streaming services.The SDK..

20/11-13 - Press releases

Treat your Android tablet with new Opera 18 for Android

You’ve got a shiny new Android tablet in your hands, but is the tablet’s most important app – the web browser – up to snuff? Introducing the Opera 18 browser for Android, bringing a top-notch web experience to your Android tablet. The full-featured Opera for Android browser is the go..

09/08-11 - Press releases

Your mobile life, your new Oupeng

New joint venture to reshape China’s mobile Internet marketnHorizon Innovation (Beijing) Software Ltd., the joint venture announced in March by Opera Software and Telling Telecom, today launches Oupeng, an exciting mobile browser. Simple, fast and data-saving, along with an embedded social net..

27/06-11 - Press releases

Jon S. von Tetzchner is leaving Opera Software

The Board of Opera Software and Jon S. von Tetzchner today together announce that von Tetzchner is leaving Opera Software. Von Tetzchner co-founded Opera Software in 1995, and led the company up to 2010."It is of course a choice that brings up a lot of emotions", says von Tetzchner. "..

12/04-11 - Press releases

Opera 11.10 boosts capability on two popular Opera features

Oslo, Norway - April 12, 2011 - Opera Software today released the Opera 11.10 browser, the newest update to Opera´s desktop browser. Codenamed "Barracuda", it features improvements to two of Opera´s most used features: Speed Dial and Opera Turbo.Better-looking Opera TurboEver deal with s..

24/03-11 - Press releases

The anatomy of an Internet-driven revolution

What drives a political revolution in the Internet era? In this month’s State of the Mobile Web, we analyzed traffic in key countries that underwent radical change in the month of February. In the analysis, the role of social networks became apparent, as people in Egypt took to their mobile ph..

17/03-11 - Press releases

Magna Opera at CTIA Wireless

At the CTIA Wireless show kicking off next week, Opera enters the stage with launching brand new versions of the world´s most popular mobile browsers, Opera Mini 6 and Opera Mobile 11. All new, tablets join the performance to showcase smooth browsing with a sparkling new interface that is sure to k..

27/01-11 - Press releases

How trustworthy is that site?

New "Web of Trust" extension for Opera knowsIf you have ever wanted a trusted guide to help navigate the twists and turns of the Web, look no further than the Web of Trust (WOT) extension. WOT is an extension available for Opera 11, the newest browser from Opera Software. Download WOT from..

26/01-11 - Press releases

Opera Devices SDK 2.9 expands support for Broadcom’s latest set-top-box chipsets

Opera Software today announced that its newly-released Opera Devices SDK 2.9 will have out-of-the-box support on Broadcom´s BCM7420 set-top-box SoC platform.This latest browser has been integrated with Broadcom’s flexible set-top box API (application programming interface), providing a common..

19/01-11 - Press releases

Opera chosen by Sony for LCD television and Blu-ray Disc players

Opera Software today announced to deliver its world-class browser on Sony BRAVIA televisions and Blu-ray Disc (TM) players. Opera aims to deliver more Â“lean-forward", interactive components to connected home users by offering Opera’s solution to Sony’s state-of-the-art devices.T..

07/01-11 - Press releases

Sony selects Opera for Internet TVs

Oslo, Norway - January 7, 2011 - The leading Japanese manufacturer referred to in Opera´s OSE announcement on March 11, 2010 was Sony.Petter Lade, Investor RelationsTel: 47 2369 3444Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera´s cross-plat..

27/09-10 - Press releases

Opera signs agreement with TCL

Oslo, Norway - September 27, 2010 - Opera Software today announced that it has signed an agreement with TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd., a world leading mobile manufacturer offering a line of mobile solutions for end users and market operators. Under the terms of the agreement, Opera will..

03/09-10 - Press releases

Exercise of employee share options in Opera Software ASA

Reference is made to the statement dated August 30th, 2010. The payment has been determined based on a selling price of 23.5259 per share.Charles McCathieNevile purchased 190 shares at a price of 23.5259.Stig Halvorsen purchased 600 shares at a price of 23.5259.Jason Hoida purchased 590 shares at a ..

30/08-10 - Press releases

Exercise of employee share options in Opera Software ASA

1. Participants in the Company’s share option program have on August 27th 2010 exercised a total number of 414 712 options. Following the exercise, 414 712 shares will be transferred from Opera Software’s holding of own shares. Subsequent to the transaction Opera Software ASA holds 195 9..

26/08-10 - Press releases

Women flock to the mobile Web

New Opera State of the Mobile Web Report showcases greater gender equalityIn just two years, the percentage of women on the mobile Web has risen 575%, according to Opera’s State of the Mobile Web Report, published today. South Africa leads the world´s push for gender equality on the mobile We..

20/08-10 - Press releases

Invitation to 2Q10 presentation

Opera Software ASA is presenting its 2Q 2010 results on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at 08:00am CEST.The Presentation will take place at:Thon Hotel Vika Atrium Munkedamsveien 45, Oslo, NorwayThe results will be presented by CEO Lars Boilesen, and COO/CFO Erik C. HarrellA live webcast will be availabl..

09/07-10 - Press releases

One browser - 3000 phones

Opera updates Opera Mini, improving the Opera Mini experience on selected phonesOpera Mini, the world´s most popular mobile phone browser with over 61 million users worldwide, delivers the best Internet experience possible on more than 3000 mobile phones.Today, Opera introduces Opera Mini 5.1, an u..

05/07-10 - Press releases

Opera announces agreement with Verizon Wireless

Oslo, Norway - July 5, 2010 - Opera today announced that the operator referred to in the stock market announcement on February 16, 2010 was Verizon Wireless. Pursuant to the agreement, Opera´s widget platform will be pre-installed on select handsets.Pursuant to the frame agreement, Verizon Wireless..