Opera 49 for desktop brings new snapshot tool, VR player, customized start page and more

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Opera has updated its browser for desktop with new snapshot tool, VR player and several improvements and features. Opera says that new update aims at making web browsing even more interactive and convenient. It includes a handy search pop-up tool, integrated popular social messengers and support for watching online video content using VR headsets.

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Opera discontinues data saving app Opera Max

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Opera has officially discontinued its Opera Max data saving app. Introduced in 2014, the app was launched in India in 2015. It app compresses cellular data across all contents such as videos, photos, media, almost all apps and websites. The Opera Max app has now been taken down from the Play Store. Continue reading “Opera discontinues data saving app Opera Max”

Opera web browser gets quick access to social messaging apps, revamped UI and more

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Opera has redesigned its web browser to include a bunch of new features and UI changes. Codenamed as “Reborn”, the new browser gets a built-in quick access to social messaging apps and a revamped UI. Continue reading “Opera web browser gets quick access to social messaging apps, revamped UI and more”

Opera Mini gets Opera Cricket to keep track of scores, commentary and more during IPL

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In an attempt to spice up the cricketing season, Opera has rolled out Opera Cricket to keep track of cricket scores during the ongoing IPL season. This feature provides cricket scores, commentary, videos, and notifications as well. Continue reading “Opera Mini gets Opera Cricket to keep track of scores, commentary and more during IPL”

Opera 43 with instant page loading, Profile Guided Optimization released

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Opera has updated its browser by putting more focus on speed. The update that bumps the app to version 43 adds instant page loading, Profile Guided Optimization (PGO).
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Opera browser for desktop gets free built-in VPN

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Opera has added a free VPN client with unlimited data usage in its newest developer version that offers 256-bit encryption. This allows you to browse the web more private, helps you to access region-restricted websites or shields your browsing when on public Wi-Fi. It recently added built-in ad blocking to its desktop browser. Continue reading “Opera browser for desktop gets free built-in VPN”

Opera Max app updated with improved tablet layout support

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Opera has expanded support for Opera Max app to Android tablets. The update that bumps the app to version 1.7.5 brings same data saving feature to tablets that are already present on smartphones. Continue reading “Opera Max app updated with improved tablet layout support”

Opera receives $1.2 billion buyout offer from Qihoo 360 and other Chinese firms

Opera has received a buyout offer of whopping $1.2 billion from Chinese consortium. Qihoo 360 (mobile security maker) and Beijing Kunlun Tech (mobile game developer) are the companies included in the consortium along with investment funds Golden Brick and Yonglian.

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Opera for desktop updated with password sync, animated themes and more

Opera for desktop has been updated with a bunch of important features. The latest update bumps the version to 32 and brings features such as password sync, SurfEasy VPN download option, bookmarks and more.

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Opera Max update brings data compression for YouTube and Netflix

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Opera Max is quite a useful tool for consumers who find themselves constantly running out of data on their phones. The application makes use of Opera’s servers to compress web content and send it to users thus helping them save bandwidth in the process.

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Opera Mini has a special Night Mode to reduce eye strain at night

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The new Opera Mini for Android brings a new feature called Night Mode. It is designed to reduced the strain on your eyes when you browse the web in a dark environment.

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Opera for Android gets Turbo mode, Tab syncing and more

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Opera Software on Tuesday updated its mobile browser for Android with a new Turbo mode that essentially is an upgrade to the previously available Off-Road mode. Continue reading “Opera for Android gets Turbo mode, Tab syncing and more”