Opera invests $100 million USD to grow African digital economy

Opera, the developer of the most popular mobile browser in Africa, today announced its plan to invest $100 million USD (30 billion Nigerian nairas) over the next two years to facilitate the growth of African digital economy. The company will use the investment to speed up internet adoption in Africa and strengthen the internet ecosystem with local partners. Continue reading “Opera invests $100 million USD to grow African digital economy”

Opera with built-in VPN grows in the US after the new law proposal

Interest in using virtual private networks, or VPN, when browsing the internet is now surging. On March 28, the United States Congress voted and approved to repeal restrictions which stop internet service providers from selling personal browsing data and information. Since then, the number of new U.S. users of Opera, the only browser with a free, built-in VPN, has doubled in just a few days. Continue reading “Opera with built-in VPN grows in the US after the new law proposal”

Improved video multitasking in Opera for computers

The latest version of Opera for computers, released today, revamps the new video pop out feature. This unique technology allows users to easily detach and move a video to the side of the screen, so they can continue watching while working, playing or doing research – in the browser or any other program. (TZ) Continue reading “Improved video multitasking in Opera for computers”

Opera’s ad blocker launch on all mobile platforms

Opera’s ad blocker is now available on all mobile platforms. The built-in feature has today landed in the Opera Mini browsers for iOS and Windows Phone, as well as theOpera browser for Android. This follows the recent release of native ad blocking on Opera Mini for Android and the Opera browser for computers. (TZ)

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New battery saver in Opera extends battery life and reduces laptop overheating

A new battery saver feature is ready today in Opera for computers. Test results show that, once enabled, it extends a laptop’s battery life by up to 50%, while keeping the laptop cooler. Reducing overheating is especially important during the summer months when people travel with their laptops. (TZ)

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Samsung’s ultra data saving mode powered by Opera Max debuts in Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia, June 2, 2016. Opera and Samsung’s R&D Institute of Indonesia have worked together to bring the ultra data saving (UDS) feature to Indonesia. Now, users of Samsung Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 devices will be able to stretch their mobile data plans and get more enjoyment online, including up to twice as much YouTube video streaming. (TZ)
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