A year ago, we released the very first version of our desktop browser with native ad blocking. We did it to double the browsing speed and challenge the online ad industry, pushing the idea that there should be a switch towards more user-friendly ads. Since then, more people than ever have started to block ads...

Today, we are bringing you Opera 43, the fastest version ever, with instant page loading and Profile Guided Optimization (PGO) on board. Speed is what matters most Since web content is getting heavier and heavier, web browsers need to load pages faster and faster to keep up with user expectations. Last year, we sped up...

Today is Data Privacy Day! Or, as it’s known in Europe, Data Protection Day. At Opera, we believe in shaping a more private mobile web and mobile app future. With the mass adoption of smartphones, some of you may want to protect your data privacy not only when using a browser to access the web,...

A year ago, we set out to explore what web browsers might look like in years to come. Now, you can try Opera Neon – a concept browser that gives you a glimpse into the future of desktop browsers. Today’s web browsers are not as fresh as they used to be At Opera, we have...

A couple of months ago, we introduced a fresh new look to Opera for Android. Today, thanks to your feedback, 🙂 we are rolling out some tweaks to the user interface and new features. Here are some things you might be wondering about with your new-look browser: “How can I turn on data savings?” When...