6 ways to add more inspiration in your day

Maybe the mornings are uninspired and the coffee isn’t triggering the brainwaves. Perhaps the music on the radio got a little stale and the news is depressing…

Maybe you’re a designer, a hipster, a teacher, a mom or an engineer just looking for a fresh start and ideas to do your job better. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to add inspiration to your life either online or offline.

Norwegian browser company Opera Software, whose mobile and desktop browsers are made to discover and explore inspiration online, provides several ideas and tips to add inspiration to your life.

1. Visualize:

Find inspirational images (a skydiver in coastal Spain, a quaint town in Italy, a rice farmer in Vietnam) on the web and create a cool, inspirational image gallery on your blog. A simple search for “inspiration” on image-sharing sites such as Flickr or Instagram should do the trick.

2. Watch:

Need a more visual inspiration for your many pursuits? Pull up YouTube and watch amazing videos (such as Steve Job’s famous Stanford commencement speech, or one of the TED talks) to start your day off with wise words! Who knows you might be on to the next big thing.

3. Listen:

Nothing gets the brain cells going than listening to some soothing, inspirational music. Search for an “inspiration” playlist on Spotify – whether its soothing or upbeat music that gets you motivated. Or even better, download karaoke apps like Smule Sing! and sing with people around the world for even more fun. Our suggestion: “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey.

4. Think:

Make a list of all the goals you have accomplished in the past year and what you’d like to achieve in the coming year. Put both lists as your screen saver or on your fridge door so you are constantly reminded of them.

5. Discover:

Go to your favorite Opera web browser, whether it’s on your smartphone or laptop, and browse the Discover section for interesting and inspirational stories. Select the “arts” or “food” category through the settings button and discover tantalizing content that will be a feast for both your eyes and your hunger.

6. Get out:

The best inspiration you can find is in nature. Find an amazing outdoors spot. Discover nature and appreciate the beauty. Document the sunsets and hikes through photos and share them on social networks.

“Inspiration is everything,” says Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “I start every day finding inspirational thoughts, stories, ideas, images on the web with my Opera browser, whether it’s on my phone or my laptop. The web and the world are a treasure trove of inspirational ideas and you can start off right there.”

Download the Opera browser and discover all that the web has to offer!

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 300 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera atwww.opera.com.

LatAm embraces the mobile web

Latin America has been an area of economic growth in recent years, and this shows in the uptake of mobile web usage. The State of the Mobile Web report this month takes a closer look at the Latin American countries and their surfing habits.

The “big three”, Facebook, Google and YouTube, dominate the web landscape in Latin America, as well as in the Asia Pacific. In fact, across all regions in Latin America that enjoy Opera Mini, these three dominate their top 10 domains.

Smartphones seem to have a significant rise in the Latin America region, just as was found in the Asia Pacific region in the last month’s State of the Mobile Web report. Opera Mini users on smartphones in the Latin America area now makes up 34% of the total Opera Mini user base in the region.

A few key trends:

The top Opera Mini user-growth countries in the region are Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru and Honduras.
The landscape of devices seems to be are bit more diverse than what was found in the last two State of the Mobile Web reports. There are fewer Nokia devices in the lists and more Samsung and BlackBerry devices.
Regional sites like MercadoLibre are represented three times in the top 10 lists. Local news sites are also well represented, especially in the smaller countries.
Read the full SMW report.

Growth

In August, the number of Opera Mini and Opera Mobile users increased to more than 209.9 million on a global basis. Compared to August 2011, Opera Mini and Opera Mobile combined grew by more than 40% year over year. The number of pages viewed grew 53% from August 2011 to August 2012, and data traffic grew by 79% in the same period.

To read the full report, please visit http://www.opera.com/smw/.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 275 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

Custom-made Opera Mini for Dialog will transform your phones' experience to smartphone-like

Streaming TV on the mobile phone, receiving live cricket updates, surfing websites and downloading games and wallpaper has received a speed-boost in Sri Lanka, thanks to Dialog and Opera Software joining forces to create a co-branded Opera Mini browser for millions of Dialog subscribers.

Opera Mini is one of the world's most popular browsers used on mobile devices. Available on more than 3,000 handsets, Opera Mini works on almost all mobile operating systems including Java (J2ME), S60, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry devices.

Some top features of this custom-made Opera Mini for Dialog browser include the following:

Quick Links: One-touch access to popular Dialog services such as MyTV, CricHQ and Dialogin.lk.
Smart Page: This page, displaying automatic updates from social networks and other favorite sources of news, views and entertainment, loads as soon as the browser starts. The Smart Page also suggests websites and webpages based on user preferences.
Data compression: Opera Mini’s data compression technology helps save money on phone bills by substantially reducing data usage. Opera Mini uses only a tenth of the bandwidth of other browsers, compressing webpages by up to 90%.
Speed Dial: Unlimited Speed Dial entries provide instant access to preferred websites. Users can add, edit or rearrange Speed Dial entries easily and can even synchronize them with desktop browser using Opera Link.
“We are grateful to our loyal subscribers for staying with us over these years. Our users have gradually become more sophisticated in their usage of mobile devices, and a majority of them are exploring the web on their mobile phones. A custom-made Opera Mini browser will allow users to turn their existing phones into smartphones and experience the full web at their fingertips,” says Supun Weerasinghe, Group Chief Operating Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC.

“We’d like to say ‘Ayubowan’ to all Dialog subscribers,” adds Sunil Kamath, Sales Director for India and SAARC, Opera Software. “While developing this co-branded Opera Mini, we have taken special care to ensure users are never too far from their favorite online content. We hope Dialog subscribers will enjoy this treat and relish the opportunity to enhance their surfing on mobile devices significantly by using Opera Mini.”

This custom-made Opera Mini can be downloaded by sending an SMS with “opera” in the text field to 678 from a Dialog number. Consumers can also download it directly by visiting m.opera.com from their mobile devices. The page will automatically detect users’phone models and offer Dialog subscribers the appropriate version of Opera Mini for download.

About Dialog Axiata PLC

Dialog Axiata PLC, a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata), operates Sri Lanka’s largest and fastest growing mobile telecommunications network. The Company is also one of the largest listed companies on the Colombo Stock Exchange in terms of market capitalization.

Dialog has been at the forefront of innovation in the mobile industry in Sri Lanka since the late 90’s, propelling the nation’s mobile telephony infrastructure to a level of advancement on par with the developed world. The company delivers advanced mobile telephony and high speed mobile broadband services to a subscriber base in excess of 7 Million Sri Lankans, via a 2.5G, 3G/3.5G infrastructure. Dialog also provides a comprehensive suite of International Roaming Services across a global footprint comprising of more than 200 countries, and operates a wide portfolio of international telecommunication services, including but not limited to retail and wholesale international voice and data services.

Dialog Axiata supplements its market leading position in the Mobile Telecommunications sector with a robust footprint and market presence in Sri Lanka’s Fixed Telecommunications and Digital Television markets through its fully owned subsidiaries Dialog Broadband Networks (Private) Ltd (DBN) and Dialog Television (Private) Ltd., (DTV). DBN operates CDMA fixed wireless telephony services alongside WiMAX 16D high speed broadband services, and is also a leading provider of Radio and Optical Fibre based transmission infrastructure facilities and data communication services. DTV operates a Direct-to-Home (DTH) Digital Satellite TV service and is the market leader in Sri Lanka’s PayTV sector. DTV supports a broad array of international and local content alongside a wide portfolio of Sri Lankan television channels and delivers high quality infotainment to a viewer base in excess of 200,000 Sri Lankan Households.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 275 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

Hisense and Opera bring personalized TV-viewing experience

Opera Software announced its cooperation with Hisense, the fifth largest LED TV provider in the world. Opera will deliver its Opera Devices Software Development Kit (SDK) for Linux-based devices to the company’s TV model 55XT770/50K360/K300 series, and Hisense will use Opera’s leading HTML5 engine to bring an enhanced TV-viewing experience to their customers.

With a promise of improving the quality of life for people, Hisense is taking full advantage of Opera’s powerful SDK including each and every feature to bring high performance and innovation to their TV products. This will enable Hisense to develop new services and content across the company's offerings.

“As television is becoming a dynamic component of a multi-screen, digital, connected home, a superb internet experience with more personalized content on TVs will be the silver bullet for attracting more users,” said Dr. Lin Lan, VP of Hisense. “Hisense aims to provide personalized content to TV viewers, and with Opera it is much easier for us to achieve our goal of personalizing the entire TV experience, because of their market leading TV standards support and developer-friendly tools.”

Opera Devices SDK provides the ideal foundation for developing connected, interactive TV solutions by combining pre-approved support for popular HTML 5 and CE-HTML TV applications from global brands. It is a robust, open platform for creating web-standards-based internet solutions.

“Hisense is a recognized leader in the global TV market. With Opera in the mix, they can now take advantage of our standards compliant, high-performing, web-based technology and strengthen their overall web engine,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 275 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

TV charmed by web standards and Adaptive Streaming

Opera brings support for HTML5 and Adaptive Streaming on STMicroelectronics’ set-top-box and TV systems-on-chip

More HTML5 in the world of TV means more entertainment options and a better web experience, regardless of which devices you use. Opera Software announced that its HTML5 technology has been added to STMicroelectronics’ STi7108 and STiH416 HD set-top-box systems-on-chip, as well as FLI76xx “Newman” and FLI75xx “Freeman” TV systems-on-chip. The all-new Opera SDK 3.4 will also include pre-integrated support for the most used adaptive bitrate protocols: Apple HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), Microsoft Smooth Streaming, and several profiles of MPEG DASH.

HTML5 is an open web standard for interactive multimedia content that Opera Software has been supporting for a long time. HTML5 is winning commitment from internet working groups, content providers and end-product developers. Emerging standards for connected-TV services, such as the pan-European Hybrid Broadcast and Broadband TV (HbbTV), are also working on incorporating HTML5 for delivery of broadband content.

“The addition of HTML5, combined with adaptive streaming, to STMicroelectronics’ platforms is the result of a long-term cooperation between STMicroelectronics and Opera Software,” says Frode Hernes, VP Products for TV and Connected Devices, Opera Software. “For many years, Opera and ST have successfully collaborated on numerous customer projects, and the launch of our latest SDK will give STMicroelectronics’ users cutting-edge web technologies support.”

“With its enhanced value for consumers and its potential for operators to create new and innovative services, HTML5-based online television is among the most important entertainment channels in the connected home,” says Laurent Remont, General Manager for STMicroelectronics’ Unified Platform Division. “By partnering with Opera to perfect HTML5 support for our hybrid Internet/HDTV chips, STMicroelectronics is enabling immediate entry to this exciting new world.”

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 275 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

More countries reach Opera Mini’s million-monthly-users club

Eleven new countries each surpassed one million monthly Opera Mini users this year, according to the newest State of the Mobile Web report from Opera Software. Twenty-two countries in total now have more than one million active Opera Mini users each month. The report, which details the full list of countries is available from http://www.opera.com/smw/.

More than 140 million people used Opera Mini last month, with usage growing 83 percent in the last year. As of October 2011 Opera Mini usage has doubled eight times since its introduction.

“Opera Mini has gained users in every country, across 2G, 3G and 4G networks, across feature phone and smartphones,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “What these numbers won’t tell you is that many people use Opera Mini as their only means to get online. We’re seeing a whole new generation of people connect to the Web for the first time using a mobile device and we are only starting to see the changes — societal, technological, and cultural — that will happen as a result.”

In October 2011, Opera Mini users viewed 86 billion pages, up 107 percent year-over-year. Those page views accounted for almost 13 petabytes of data through operator networks. Due to Opera Mini’s data-crunching compression technology, those petabytes were cut down to just 1,335 terabytes of data. Over the past 12 months, data usage has surged 121percent. For the curious user, just press “help” and choose “data savings” in your Opera Mini browser to see how much data you have saved.

Read the full report: http://www.opera.com/smw/.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the Web should be a universal right. 220 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the Internet. Our vision of one Web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

Opera Mini: 140 million users in October

According to a new report about the mobile Internet in the past year, eleven new countries to overcome the bar to 1 million users Opera Mini browser in a month. In all such countries, now numbering 22, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. According to October 2011 the number of Opera Mini users worldwide exceeded 140 million, 83% more than last year. In October of 2011 with Opera Mini was discovered 86 billion web pages - 107% more than in October 2010. When viewing such a large number of pages users could generate more than 13 petabytes of traffic. However, due to data compression technology Opera Mini, traffic was reduced to 1.335 petabytes. During the year the amount received and transmitted data has increased by 121%. It is worth mentioning that the new version of Opera Mini 6.5 information about the amount of data can be saved directly in the browser menu to "live" mode.

Opera releases world's fastest browser for Mac

Now ten times faster than its predecessor.

The new Opera browser for Mac is now more than ten times faster, according to speed comparisons between Opera 10.52 and Opera 10.10. With a powerful new feature set tailored for Mac computers, Opera delivers a much improved user experience. Download Opera for Mac at www.opera.com.

The new Opera is designed with Mac in mind. This version boasts an improved user interface, Cocoa integration, multi-touch trackpad gestures and Growl support. This, combined with the unprecedented speed from the new JavaScript engine, Carakan, and the new graphic library, Vega, provides a faster and smoother browsing experience. The new Opera also features the latest in Web standards, including leading SVG support and HTML 5 video.

Main reasons to try Opera for Mac:

* Top speed - Take advantage of the world's fastest browser optimized for Mac, now more than ten times faster than the previous version of Opera for Mac.
* Mac-ified UI – Opera’s new user interface for Mac is now more responsive, with a unified toolbar and design overhaul.
* Finger navigation – Multi-touch trackpad gestures make browsing much more efficient. Pinch to zoom or use two fingers to scroll and three fingers to navigate back and forth in your browser history, all from your trackpad.
* Turbo-charged browsing – When surfing with your Mac on slow, congested networks, for example at an airport or on a train, Opera Turbo comes to the rescue, ensuring the fastest page loading no matter the crowd. Tests show that Opera Turbo provides about 65% faster browsing on Edge and around 50% faster browsing speed on 3G networks.

“To all Mac users who value fast browsing, please meet Opera,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “Opera is a consistent performer on even the most congested networks, giving people the fastest browsing experience, coupled with a powerful feature set that is finely attuned to the needs of Mac users.”

To get Opera on your Mac go to www.opera.com.

Find the press kit here
About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.

To Russia with love

With millions of Russian supporters, Opera Software makes a home for itself in St. Petersburg.

Opera Software officially established its new office in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in an effort to expand its presence in the Russian market. This office will mainly be responsible for Opera’s activities in Russia and provide more support for local Opera users as well as for Web developers, partners and customers.

The Russian community of Opera users is the largest in the world, as immense support for Opera has traditionally stemmed from that region. The Opera desktop browser is the browser leader in Russia, with more than 31.7 percent of the Russian market share (StatCounter, March 2010). Opera’s mobile browsers, Opera Mini and Opera Mobile, approximate account for 82 percent of the Russian mobile Web-surfing market. Opera currently partners with several leading Russian telecoms and service providers, including MTS, Mail.Ru, MegaFon, OZON.ru and Yandex.

“Russia is a priority region for Opera, and we have already garnered incredible support and recognition of the Opera browser in this country. By immersing ourselves in the Russian community with a local presence, we are able to better respond to the needs of our Russian consumers,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “With this new office in St. Petersburg, we are proving our dedication to our Russian users and letting them know that we’re not going anywhere. I hope that through this effort, we reach a better understanding of what Russian users, Web developers and partners want and need from Opera.”

Prior to the establishment of its Saint Petersburg office, Opera was present in Russia at major industry events such as forums, conferences and barcamps. In addition, Opera organized regular University tours, educating students, teachers and developers on the benefits of open Web standards. Opera’s new Russian office will allow the company to expand their local activities and be closer to its users.

Opera's Saint Petersburg office is located on Primorsky prospect, 54/A/1, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.

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Opera Mini web browser for the iPhone demo

Opera Mini web browser for the iPhone demo

Hands On Demo of Opera Mini for iPhone

Hands On Demo of Opera Mini for iPhone

Opera Mini for iPhone speed test vs Safari

We pit the Opera Mini iPhone web browser against the Safari iPhone browser in a page load speed test to see how much faster the Opera Mini browser works when limited to slower data speeds. The results are astounding!

Opera Mini 5 on the iPhone

Here's a preview of Opera Mini on the iPhone, including a feature overview and a real world speed test.

Opera Mini App approved for the App Store

Opera announced its popular mobile browser, Opera Mini has been approved for iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store. Opera Mini will be available as a free download within 24 hours, depending on market.

Opera Mini, with more than 50 million users worldwide, enables fast mobile Web browsing by compressing data by up to 90 percent before sending content to the device, resulting in significantly improved page loading. Users of the app will notice an uptake in speed, especially on slower networks such as the 2G Edge network. Surfing the Web with the Opera Mini App on iPhone and iPod touch will also help users save money because of its data compression capabilities. This will hold especially true while the user is incurring roaming charges.

"We are delighted to offer iPhone and iPod touch users a great browsing experience with the Opera Mini App," said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “This app is another step toward Opera's goal of bringing the Web to more people in more places."

The Opera Mini App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
Resources

A demo video is available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpTCS3g-cBY.

Screenshots are available at: www.opera.com/press/resources/.

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Opera browsers exceed 100 million users

50 million desktop users and 50 million mobile users.

The Opera browsers are now used by more than 100 million people worldwide. After reaching this milestone in March 2010, there are 50 million Opera lovers on Windows, Mac and Linux computers, as well as 50 million people using Opera Mini on a wide variety of handsets each month. Year-on-year growth for Opera browser on desktop now stands at over 30 percent, measured from March 2009 to March 2010. The number of desktop users was measured during March 2010, resulting in an unprecedented 50 million unique active users.

In addition, many more Opera users can be found browsing the Web on their game consoles, connected TVs and set-top boxes.

“Our focus on speed, security, innovation and usability continues to yield results. We always listen to the needs and wants of our users, and they reward us by choosing Opera,” said Jon von Tetzchner, Co-founder, Opera Software.

“Opera’s record growth shows that we are on the right track, and that as user needs grow, we are growing right along with them,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “Opera for Desktop delivers the fastest browsing experience on the planet, with a visionary approach to features and a user-friendly design.”
No speed limits

Opera’s record growth on desktop was achieved following the launch of the Opera 10.5x generation. Now Opera has firmly secured its position as the world’s fastest browser — its JavaScript engine boasting speeds greater than seven times its predecessor Opera 10.10.
What Opera browser for desktop offers

* The fastest browser on the market.
* Innovative and cost-efficient features like Opera Turbo for quicker surfing on a congested networks or cheaper data roaming.
* Opera Unite for easy sharing of photos and new ways of using your browser to share and access data.
* Opera Link to synchronize your bookmarks to several devices, such as your Opera Mini browser.
* Unified, easy-to-use interface with seamless transition between desktop and mobile.

Watch the Opera Web browser in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_mU7lkE-sA

Screenshots: http://www.opera.com/media/presskit/Presskit-Opera1050.zip
About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.

Opera to showcase revenue-generating Web solutions at NAB 2010

Opera Software, the only cross-platform browser company, will exhibit its latest standards-based Web solutions during NAB, April 12 - 15, 2010, in Las Vegas.

The focus of this year’s show will be on demonstrating how Web technologies and Web standards can help companies across the connected device ecosystem — cable operators, device manufacturers, content delivery companies — quickly and easily deliver valued-added content and services across their network or portfolio of devices.

Opera SDKs and turn-key Web solutions are open and flexible development platforms based on the same underlying core technology that runs Opera on the desktop, TVs, set-top boxes, and mobile phones. They are based on Web-standards and include tools, that when combined with the core browser engine and feature set, can help deliver compelling products, such as user interfaces, widgets and application environments, on any device. All Opera SDK and turn-key solutions are compliant with many of today’s leading standards for connected devices, such as HTML 5, HbbTV, OIPF, Canvas and W3C Widgets.

In addition, due to the Opera SDK’s cross-platform technology, companies are able to future-proof their investment. Web-based solutions are interoperable and can be leveraged across devices and platforms. They also allow for seamless integration of new functionality and features, as well as cutting costs and time-to-market.

At NAB, Opera will be demonstrating its latest SDK and turn-key solutions — Opera Devices SDK 10.30 for Linux and Opera Mobile 10 for WinCE — as well as other standards-based solutions for game consoles, media players, mobile phones and more.
Opera Mobile 10 for WinCE

This feature-rich, full Web browser is based on the same user interface (UI) recently released for Opera Mobile and Opera Mini. As a part of Opera’s strategy to unify the look and feel of its browser products, Opera Mobile 10 for WinCE gives customers a market-ready solution that delivers the power of Web technology to nearly any device.
Opera Devices SDK 10.30 for Linux

As a robust, open platform for creating Web-standards-based solutions, Opera Devices SDK forms the ideal foundation not only for developing full Web browsers and user interfaces, but also for generating connected TV solutions that combine widgets and full Web browsing with emerging standards for making TV interactive, such as HbbTV, OIPF and Canvas.
What we say

“The connected home industry’s evolution has created a demand for toolkits that can handle next generation IPTV and hybrid broadcast/broadband services on any TV screen or other media device,” explains Roy Satterthwaite, Senior Vice President, Americas, for Opera Software. “Opera Devices SDK for Linux and WinCE turn-key solutions are just the kind of comprehensive clients that are needed to help customers harness the power of Web technology to delivery content and services that generate new streams of revenue today and in the future.”

To learn more about Opera’s turn-key solutions and SDKs for the connected ecosystem, as well as how we can help delivery content and generate revenue, stop by the Opera booth in South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center — Booth SU #9506.

To schedule a meeting with a representative from Opera Software during NAB 2010, contact Communications Manager Ted Miller at tmiller@opera.com tmiller[at]opera.com.

For more information, visit http://www.opera.com/business/solutions/devices/.

Opera and PeerTV personalize the TV experience: Opera Devices SDK to bring Web to PeerStation STBs

Opera Software announced its cooperation with PeerTV, a leading developer of hardware and software solutions to the Internet-based TV market. Opera will deliver its Opera Devices SDK 10.15 for Linux-based devices to the company’s line of PeerStation set-top boxes (STBs). PeerTV will use Opera Web technology to bring full Web browsing, widgets and over-the-top (OTT) Web content to their products, resulting in a more personal TV-viewing experience for their customers.

Selected for its proven performance on STBs and connected TVs, Opera Devices SDK sticks to Web standards to ensure compliance. PeerTV will take advantage of innovative Opera features, such as widgets, to foster new services and content in their offering. With a promise of “unlimited content” to their customers, PeerTV is taking full advantage of Opera’s powerful SDK, utilizing each and every feature to bring high performance and innovation to their STBs.

“We required a more competitive solution that was rich in features, allowing us to create better solutions for our customers,” said Ronnie Jaegermann, CEO of PeerTV. “At PeerTV, we emphasize delivering personal content to home televisions, and by using Opera we are better able to personalize the entire TV experience through their innovative and developer-friendly Web technology.”

“PeerTV is a recognized leader in delivering Internet-based TV to operators. With Opera in the mix, they can now take advantage of standards compliant, high-performing, Web-based technology and strengthen their overall customer offering,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “PeerTV is a good example of a customer using the entire breadth of our SDK, and using Opera as a presentation engine, a Web browser and to create widgets.”

PeerTV’s PeerStation STBs with Opera Devices SDK 10.15 will be available to the market in Q3/Q4 2010.
About PeerTV

PeerTV Develops, manufactures and markets a revolutionary line of Internet TV set-top boxes and middleware to enable delivery of live TV channels & VOD over the Internet to TVs. PeerTV’s solution enables delivering of OTT (Over-the-Top) TV services by content providers and operators specializing in content targeted at Ethnic and common-interest groups. PeerTV’s solution, in actual deployments since 2007, combines Peerstation Internet based Set Top Boxes and MX 3.0 Middleware that integrate easily with leading complementary components such as CDN (Content Delivery Network), DRM (Digital Rights Management) and business management systems. Through support for the latest video and streaming formats as well as a highly solid implementation of client-server components, PeerTV’s solution has become a premier choice for OTT TV operators world-wide.

Qualcomm pre-integrates Opera browsers with Brew Mobile platform operating system

Collaboration paves the way for handset manufacturers to more easily offer leading mobile browser on Brew MP devices.

Opera Software and Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, announced that the two companies are pre-integrating the Opera Mobile 10 and Opera Mini 5 browsers with Qualcomm’s Brew® Mobile Platform (Brew MP™) operating system. The collaborative effort, which will provide handset manufacturers with a streamlined and efficient way to offer Opera browsers on Brew MP devices, will be a key element of Brew MP operating system’s growing market momentum. Opera browsers running on the Brew MP operating system will be demonstrated at International CTIA Wireless 2010, at Qualcomm’s booth in Central Hall 4 #2439.

“Opera has a strong track record of delivering a rich and compelling experience on handheld devices, and we are pleased to now be offering an easier way for handset manufacturers to deliver that experience on their Brew MP devices,” said Roy Satterthwaite, senior vice president, Americas, Opera Software. “We look forward to supporting the launch of Brew MP devices that feature our browsers.”

“Qualcomm is streamlining the commercialization of Brew MP devices – and a broad range of innovative applications for those devices – by working closely with companies like Opera Software to pre-integrate key software solutions with our OS,” said Jason Kenagy, vice president of product management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. “We are very excited about helping our device manufacturing customers more easily capitalize on the synergies that exist between the powerful capabilities of Opera’s browsers and the flexibility and robustness of our Brew MP operating system.”

Under Qualcomm’s 3Pre program, the Company is working with key software providers such as Opera Software to optimize, pre-integrate and distribute key software components with the Brew MP operating system, allowing developers to distribute their applications prior to the launch of new handsets in order to reduce development time and cost. The 3Pre program offers applications from multiple software companies for multiple application categories, including browsers, messaging, navigation and others.

Brew MP operating system is a mass-market mobile operating system platform that delivers smartphone functionality across virtually all tiers of devices. The operating system enables advanced capabilities such as touchscreen, rich multimedia, window management, open platform extensibility and expanded support for native application development. To learn more about the Brew MP operating system, visit www.brewmp.com.
About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a 2009 FORTUNE 500® company. For more information, please visit www.qualcomm.com.