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Opera Releases Opera Link for Browsers

October 26, 2007

Opera has released Opera Link, so now, according to company officials, "wherever you are, whatever Opera browser you use, or whichever device you use Opera on, you can instantly access your bookmarks, Speed Dial, and personal bar. Say goodbye to the tedious hassle of entering text in your mobile phone to visit your top sites and say hello to a new level of convenience from device to device."


Opera Link forms a key cornerstone of two beta products just released, company officials say: "Opera Link is supported in the Opera 9.5 beta and the newest beta of Opera Mini 4," a mobile Web browser. There is also a Web interface for users of any browser, and the Opera Web browser for PC/Mac/Linux and Opera Mini are available free.

Earlier this week Opera Software and KDDI, a Japanese 3G operator, announced that Opera Widgets will be shipped on Toshiba W56T, Sony Ericsson W54S and Sanyo W54SA from KDDI.

Branded as "au one Gadget" by KDDI, Opera's Widget technology lets users "improve and personalize their browsing experience," company officials say. This is the first time Opera Widgets have shipped on mobile phones.

Opera Widgets are small and often simple-purpose applications built using open Web technologies. Users can select their favorite widget, and install it on devices that support Widgets. Opera Widgets provide instant access to services such as RSS feeds, game results, weather, traffic information, stocks, news, SNS and more.

The au one Gadget is a Web application made with open standards. Users can download their favorite Gadget to their handsets to run on the device's idle screen.

Handsets with au one Gadget functionality will be released in December.

Also this month Opera Software bravely planted its flag in Silicon Valley. "Among partners and customers in Mountain View," company officials said, Opera is "set to advance its efforts in enabling a universal Web experience with a new office in the heart of the tech industry."

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and with nine satellite offices, Opera Software has grown with the increasing business opportunities for Web use on various devices. Company officials say the Opera browser's small size and portability make it "the browser of choice" for manufacturers of device segments, such as Nintendo, Motorola and Samsung.

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David Sims is a contributing editor for ContactCenterSolutions. To see more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.



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