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Microsoft's non-WP Nokia phones to come with Opera Mini as default browser

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Aug 21, 2014, 9:26 AM

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Opera Software has announced that it has signed a contract with Microsoft to provide its own Opera Mini as the default pre-installed Internet browser on Nokia feature phones. It will replace in-house developed Xpress from the Nokia Series 30+, 40, and Asha models. Current users will be encouraged to update, whereas new devices will come with Opera pre-installed.

The browser's developers have stated to be very happy with the deal. They say they've been dreaming of such a licensing deal for more than 10 years. The agreement is expected to be profitable for Opera from the get-go, as it marked a 6.5% rise in Opera's shares on the day of signing. The company's Q2 report also looks good, with a growth of up to $27 million in earnings, $2.3 million more than analysts expected.

Opera Mini is arguably one of the best browsers for feature phones. It's a cloud-assisted browser, which compresses the data up to 90%, before streaming it to the user. The result is a fast browsing experience with less used data. Even though Nokia's Xpress browser does much of the same, we guess Microsoft decided that Opera does it better.

source: Opera via Reuters

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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Microsoft's non-WP Nokia phones to come with Opera Mini as default browser

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