Opera Ice Browser for iOS and Android coming in February
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The Opera Ice Browser will launch next month for iOS and Android. While Lars Boilesen, CEO of Opera, would not rule out a Windows Phone version of the software, the executive did say that "We need to focus on getting strong products out on iOS and Android. These are the two leading platforms we will focus on… They are the ones phones are being sold for." Boilesen also said that while Opera mini is a good browser, it is not up there with the leaders like mobile Safari and Chrome. "Opera mini is great, but it is not a fully-fledged offering like Chrome or Safari. There are too many sites it doesn't work with," said the executive. He added that Opera will not be dropping Opera mini. "Mini is super important … It needs to be a platform where we create users and then migrate those users to over to our smartphone products." Boilesen added that a desktop Opera browser will be released in March.
source: Pocketlint via TechCrunch
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12 Comments
1. nnaatthhaannx2 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 15:12 9 0
I like buttons instead of gestures.
Doing multiple-finger actions gets really annoying after a while and they have more of a tendency to be accidently activated.
2. darac posted on 18 Jan 2013, 15:20 4 0
The way tabs are done in Opera is its strongest point imo.
I hope they don't mess it up
6. buccob posted on 18 Jan 2013, 22:02 1 0
I agree though the only thing that kept me from switching to Chrome on ICS was that there is no permanent Desktop Page View like opera has in settings...
Opera is just awesome and it is the best to use with a bluetooth keyboard, almost without the need for touch screen input
I was an Opera user on my notebook, but a while back switched to chrome... and like it... There are better things but I miss other stuff...
Anyway I will try Opera Ice...
3. Jyakotu posted on 18 Jan 2013, 15:34 1 0
I find it interesting that they're using Webkit instead of Presto. I was an Opera user, both for desktop and mobile, but I switched to Firefox awhile ago since it seems Opera didn't work like it used to. Still, I would definitely recommend Opera Mobile and Mini as 3rd party web browser alternatives. Both are WAY better than Chrome for Android.
5. motty posted on 18 Jan 2013, 17:09 1 0
I Thought its an opera Ice os.Hahha, Great Browser. im so Excited.
7. MC1123 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 22:23 1 2
you should come to BB10 too! oh wait the stock browser of BB10 is the fastest to date.. :)
8. microsoftnokiawin posted on 18 Jan 2013, 22:54 2 0
that wasn't a very good joke -_-
otherwise cool never knew that
9. darac posted on 19 Jan 2013, 01:49 1 0
Not so fast, haha,
Dolphin browser is, I believe:
http://dolphin-browser.com/beta/
Try it out with the Jetpack on.. if you have Android, that is
10. darac posted on 19 Jan 2013, 01:56 1 0
Oh wait.. here you go, buddy:
http://i46.tinypic.com/vs2g7b.png
My Dolphin' with Jetpack score.
Beats any browser out there.. including that of the BB10(472 points )!!
And that my friend, is the beauty of Android
11. TROLL posted on 19 Jan 2013, 08:11 0 0
The puffin browser is the king in loading rendering pages....
