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Opera to unveil iPhone browser next week

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Jos, Feb 10, 2010.

  1. Jos TechSpot Staff Posts: 1,668   +20

    Opera may be an underdog when it comes to desktop browsers, and is currently losing out even to newcomer Google Chrome in terms of market share despite being around for much longer. But when it comes to mobile browsers its Mini software is one of the biggest names out there. Now the company is hoping to build on that success and make its way into one of the hottest selling smartphones.

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    Jos, Feb 10, 2010
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  2. Archean TechSpot Paladin Posts: 5,731   +27

    Its much better browser IMHO than that crappy safari thing; I've used it on various (Symbian/WinMo) phones; and preferred it over the rest because of speed i'll admit; and despite lacking the flash support (till recent past).
    Archean, Feb 10, 2010
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  3. yukka TechSpot Paladin Posts: 547

    Will it be able to use Flash at all? And does anyone want to make a wager that this browser is not going to be accepted by Apple any time soon.
    yukka, Feb 10, 2010
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  4. Burty117 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,903   +85

    Haha! i bet a lot that apple won't approve! although some how I bet it will? the carriers will back it so that there networks have less strain on them.
    Burty117, Feb 10, 2010
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  5. slh28 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,667   +97

    Let's just hope Apple will allow this - I can imagine Opera's compression being very useful in mobile devices (not so much so on computers though... which may explain their low market share)
    slh28, Feb 10, 2010
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  6. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,037   +117

    More often than not I've had awful experiences with Opera Mini on various platforms, though I have to assume they've made a better job on the iPhone if they want to compete with the built-in Safari. Good luck getting the app approved however, I seriously doubt Apple will open up unless there is tremendous pressure from customers (thank the Web if that was to ever happen).
    Julio Franco, Feb 10, 2010
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  7. Guest

    I can already imagine getting it from Cydia.

    No need for Apple approval!

    @slh28

    Opera is actually the innovator of a lot of options you see in, Chrome for example. Speed dial, tabs, cross-platform bookmark sync and a lot of other things were first made by Opera.

    Compression is just their latest new option.
    Guest, Feb 10, 2010
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  8. Flannelwarrior Newcomer, in training Posts: 149

    I'd like to see this for Android. The choice of browsers is very lacking at the moment. I'm still waiting on the edge of my seat for Firefox mobile.
    Flannelwarrior, Feb 10, 2010
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  9. ColdFusion1990 Newcomer, in training Posts: 141

    I would pay $20 for Flash on my iPhone. Imagine all the online games and videos!
    ColdFusion1990, Feb 10, 2010
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  10. DJ83 Newcomer, in training Posts: 32

    I'd love to see a version of Opera for my BB Bold
    DJ83, Feb 11, 2010
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  11. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,889   +116

    Julio and Burty117 - I agree, don't think Apple will let them and my only experience with Opera Mini is on the Wii (maybe not even same version as on phones) and I'm not overly impressed. I am happy with it on a PC though (Opera full).

    yukka - I very much doubt Flash support will be included, Apple won't let Flash on its phone for a couple reasons IMO. 1 - Its slow, processor usage even on modern PCs can get really high with some flash things, the phone either can't handle it or it would rape the battery. 2 - Apple is afraid if Flash is allowed, then people will just play flash games online rather than buying iPhone games from the App Store.
    SNGX1275, Feb 11, 2010
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  12. Archean TechSpot Paladin Posts: 5,731   +27

    That makes lot more sense to me, but just for that reason I would love to have it on iphone ;)
    Archean, Feb 11, 2010
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  13. Guest

    what about the palm pre???
    Guest, Feb 11, 2010
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