As the web has grown, so has the marketing sector. Advertisements, while still present in newspapers and television, have also become a permanent part of the online landscape whether we like it or not. In fact, we’ve become so used to online ads that we barely register them, even while they take up our time...

By Per Wetterdal, Executive Vice President, Opera This week, the United States Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Google. We wanted to provide some commentary around browsers and Google, considering that browsers are extremely open platforms, with a large degree of user freedom and choice.  Opera is a thriving browser company  Opera is an...

Hello everyone, It was great to meet some of you in Lagos, Nigeria a few weeks ago and to hear your thoughts about Opera. While there, we got up-close and personal and spoke with Seun, Mofe, Oluwaseunfunmi, and Tochi about how they had discovered Opera. They also told us how Opera browsers and Opera News,...

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...

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...