It's tough to argue the fact that any operating system's success or failure has much to do with third party support. To that end, things are looking up for Google's fairly new Android OS as Opera Software has decided to come on board with a version of its Mini 5 browser for smartphones running the Android operating system.
This new browser will improve the mobile surfing experience for Java phones by compressing data by up to 90 percent before sending content to the handset (which would greatly speed up browsing performance over low-bandwidth data connections).
It also supports new tabs for multiple windows and features a thumbnail system of your most-visited websites. Finally a manager function will store passwords for email, social networking sites and online banking sites.
Opera Mini is the most widely used browser for smartphones, surpassing even Apple's immensely popular iPhone browser.
The browser can be downloaded free of charge at Opera's site by clicking here.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:46 am
This is great news. ive always been a fan of opera mini – having installed it on my xda orbit as well as sony ericcson. The compression sounds like a great idea and something id like to test out on my htc hero. Thanks to the blogger for letting us know.
March 24th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
“Compressing data by up to 90 percent before sending content to the handset” WOW. This particular feature increase its popularity by leaps and bounces in no time.
March 24th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
This really what catches my attention.. “Compressing data by up to 90 percent before sending content to the handset”, specially to users who wants speed connection even on phones. This will really help speed things up! Great work!
March 26th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
I don’t have an android phone but i do use opera with my LG100C which i got from net10 for $29.99 and 300 minutes. It is great.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:13 am
Finally, lets see how it will do compared to the standard browser on my Android 1.6 phone
July 7th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Thank you..Good job..