Opera Mini 8 for older handsets brings a new look and three new features

posted by Luis D. / Mar 12, 2014, 9:00 AM

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Opera Mini, the version of the browserfor older devices that run Java-based platforms, has been updated toversion 8. There's a new look and a new set of features is available.The updated version has a new Speed Dial start page with redesignedtiles, as well as the addition of Night mode, improved data savingsreports, and Private mode.

The Night mode feature works as usual,dimming your device's screen so it doesn't strain your eyes whenviewed in the dark. The data-savings page lets you see and adjust howmuch data you're able to shave off your time spent browsing – thetraffic exhausted could be shrunk down to to as little as 10% of itsoriginal size. Private mode offers private tabs that don't save anyinformation when they are closed.

Opera Mini is free and available from Opera's mobilepage.

source: OperaSoftware

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12 Comments

1. Anshulonweb

Posts: 468; Member since: Feb 07, 2014

honestly... opera mini is the best mobile.browser I have ever used..

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 9:19 AM 5

3. xperiance

Posts: 44; Member since: Oct 22, 2013

True!

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 9:40 AM 1

7. akki20892

Posts: 3902; Member since: Feb 04, 2013

Best browser.

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 11:28 AM 2

2. StraightEdgeNexus

Posts: 3689; Member since: Feb 14, 2014

works great with 2G

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 9:38 AM 0

4. Stuntman

Posts: 843; Member since: Aug 01, 2011

I used it my old phone because it was so fast. I don't use it anymore now that my latest phone is fast enough. Opera Mini just want a full featured browser.

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 9:47 AM 0

5. kaikuheadhunterz

Posts: 1157; Member since: Jul 18, 2013

Trying it now on my Sony Ericsson Aspen. First impressions: Lags quite a bit (given the hardware, I'd be surprised if it didn't lag at all). Design is quite reminiscent of iOS 7. Loads pages faster than Opera Mobile 10, which I was using for quite a while. D-pad works better too. Disqus nearly works properly, but then again I won't be doing much commenting on this phone Overall, Opera made an already awesome browser more awesome by adding features and polishing the aesthetics, and I think everyone should give it a try.

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 9:58 AM 0

6. express77 unregistered

is version 8 available for android?

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 10:09 AM 0

8. Kriksis

Posts: 94; Member since: Aug 27, 2012

Just tried it on my NOKIA E7-00 Works like a charm, lags a bit on opening and closing, but overall very good...

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 11:40 AM 0

9. Cyberchum

Posts: 1086; Member since: Oct 24, 2012

This browser will give a fresh breath to all those Asha "smartphones" used it during my s!s40 days and still using it now on Android when the connection is relatively slow. Wish to see the developers support Wp8.

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 1:59 PM 0

10. chocowii

Posts: 478; Member since: Jan 30, 2014

Is it just me that wanted Opera mini on WP?

posted on Mar 12, 2014, 5:15 PM 0

11. mikelemon

Posts: 95; Member since: Nov 21, 2013

Laggy even on my nokia 700

posted on Mar 13, 2014, 1:40 AM 0

12. SonyXperiaNexus

Posts: 374; Member since: Oct 01, 2012

works awesome on asha 501 o_o

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 6:14 AM 0

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