Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Tuesday, 25 November 2008 18:26
Opinion and Analysis
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Got a modern mobile that can run Java apps, and want a better browser
than whatever’s built in? Time for a free upgrade to Opera Mini 4.2,
for your Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung Instinct, Google G1 Android
gPhone and many more.
Browser virtuosos Opera Software have released its latest headline act for
mobile browsing, with a browser that outclasses almost every other mobile browser out there, without costing a penny.
Offering a 30% faster browsing experience for US users thanks to a new Opera Mini server park in the US, a new beta version for the Android platform and even salvation for Samsung Instinct users who were previously lumbered with the built-in browser, Opera Mini 4.2 revitalises the mobile browsing experience.
It does so by delivering “full page” browsing that can be effortlessly zoomed into, with text properly formatting on smaller mobile screens, delivering many of the delightful browsing benefits iPhone users take for granted, without the expense of actually upgrading to an iPhone itself.
However full page browsing does not mean high data usage, as Opera compresses the data before it is sent to the phone, and lets users choose the level of compression used in its settings.
Jon von Tetzchner, the CEO at Opera Software said: “With Opera Mini 4.2, we are showing the world that Opera never gets complacent. We will always be improving our product, adding speed, new functionality and features, and ensuring that it is accessible by all.
“Our support of the Android platform helps fulfill our mission to be available on more platforms, for more devices and reach more users, anywhere in the world.”
Opera Mini 4.2 brings back the colourful “skinnable” elements seen in Opera Mini 3, adding a splash of colour to your web browsing experience for anyone that wants it, letting you “personalise the look and feel of the browser”.
What else is new in Opera Mini’s 4.2 brew?
Please browse on over to page 2.
