At Opera, we’ve always fought against all kinds of technical thresholds that could slow down the speed of internet for almost two decades with using our compression technology. They are the device hardware that does not have enough CPU power or memory to render web pages, crowded Wi-Fi network, or web pages filled with oversize...

Today, messaging is wired into our digital lives and the way we communicate with each other both privately and professionally. Messenger apps are on the rise, but does this mean the days of email are gone? We don’t think so. With extensions like MailTrack for Gmail, you can bring some of the features common for...

Heading abroad? Packing a few apps for your phone can make your traveling experiences smoother. From helping you pick the best local restaurants to finding the cheapest flights to making sure you manage your data-roaming bills, these Android travel apps have got you covered. 1. Hopper Hopper is an app that not only helps book...

Today’s launch of Opera Mini for Android brings a user interface overhaul for a brand new look and ad-blocking additions. The new version lets you add personality to your browser with six fun color themes, and see just how many unwanted ads you’re blocking on your Android phone. Block ads and see stats on your...

We are always looking at ways to share our web expertise with more of you. So, we recently launched a blog for our German fans. Hooray! At the same time, we added a new addition to our team of Opera bloggers. Meet Rosi. She’s from Germany, loves sneakers with bold designs and sings in a...

Our Opera Max team lead, Sergey Lossev, is in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress and is pretty proud of our free Android app, with good reason.   Our data management and data-savings app Opera Max is only two-years old but we’ve already added solid features to it that makes it stand out. For example, it’s...