Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Opera Mini 7 comes to feature phones and BlackBerry, upgrade notifications in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/opera-mini-7-comes-to-feature-phones-and-blackberry/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/opera-mini-7-comes-to-feature-phones-and-blackberry/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/01/opera-mini-7-comes-to-feature-phones-and-blackberry/#comments Opera Mini 7 comes to feature phones and BlackBerry, upgrade notifications in tow

Opera Mini 7 has been available via the Google Play market since the end of March, but if you're still milking a feature phone for all it's worth, you haven't been able to enjoy the latest version of the mobile browser. Opera Mini 7 is now available for basic phones and BlackBerry, allowing these devices to store an unlimited number of speed dials and access the new Smart Page feature for shortcuts to favorite sites. In addition to those new features, Opera Mini 7 includes several improvements and tweaks, including upgrade notifications and the ability to close tabs with one click on touchscreen phones. Of course, the browser still promises to cut down on your device's bandwidth usage, so your flip phone can keep on chugging.

Opera Mini 7 comes to feature phones and BlackBerry, upgrade notifications in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Facebook could be looking to buy Opera browser originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Similar to that other, foxy browser, Opera reached numerical version 12 (although in beta form), promising to be as fast and smooth as it's ever been. Included in the new revision are a slew of under-the-hood enhancements, along with a few cosmetic alterations. For starters, Opera 12 now offers complete 64-bit compatibility for both Mac and Windows, while "experimental" hardware acceleration and WebGL support are also in tow. Furthermore, the browser added a "smarter" tab-loading sequence, speed improvements for faster page uploads and a way to customize the look with a bundle of new themes -- of course, you can create your own as well. As for the backend tweaks, Opera announced it's abandoning its Unite and Widgets features in favor of an extension-driven model. Those of you eager to take it for a spin can hit the Opera link below to get started.

[Thanks, Yousef]

Opera 12 opens its beta doors: improves performance and stability, adds new themes originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opera Mini 7 comes to Google Play, treads lightly on your data plan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opera's TV browser strides into Berryville, population one originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of March 5th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android's native web browser can now lay claim to being the most popular mobile browser, according to StatCounter's latest survey. Mapping use over the past year, Google's mobile internet browser has grabbed around 23 percent of all users, up from just over 14 percent back in February 2011. The phone and tablet-based browser may have soaked up BlackBerry and Nokia users on its way to the top, with the two companies dropping browser share to six and 11 percent, respectively. Opera continues to hold its own, with a stable market share of around 21 percent throughout 2011, while the iPhone's Safari isn't far behind, notching up 20 percent by the end of last month. Conspicuous by its absence, Windows Phone's Internet Explorer hasn't made the table just yet and Google is surely hoping to see its mobile version of Chrome enter the table soon -- presumably once it's available on more than one device.

StatCounter: Android web browser claims biggest user share originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nope, "Grease" isn't the word, it's "Mobile Payments," or at least it would be if it wasn't technically two words. Still, eBay, PayPal and Opera have used the fiesta atmosphere at MWC to promote their services, as you do. eBay's partnered with UK carrier Three, which will now pre-install the auction site's apps on all the Android phones it sells. It's also teamed up with hotelier Yotel and Iberian ticketing service Entradas to offer quick-and-easy payments for the same. Meanwhile, Opera has launched the Opera Payment Exchange (OPX), aiming to democratize the space by making secure commerce available on any form of feature phone, rather than just top-level smartphones. Finally, PayPal has rolled out a new payments system to Home Depot nationwide. Every branch will be equipped to handle payments from the online agency using a card or cellphone and PIN combination. After the break we've got the details for all three, suffice to say it won't be long before you can spend every penny you've earned without having to get out of bed.

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eBay, PayPal, Opera announce mobile payment innovations at MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opera's crying "mobile" and letting slip the dogs of browsing here at MWC 2012 with a slew of announcements to please serious web-users. Opera Mini and Opera Mobile 12 have been released today -- the former designed to run on Java-based feature phones, now includes deeper integration to Facebook and Twitter to provide fully-featured social networking for those incapable of downloading apps. Meanwhile, Opera Mobile 12 now includes Ragnarök, the company's HTML5 parser to provide better web apps and advanced functionality as well as WebGL for Android Phones -- which now also get an infinite-scrolling speed dial front page for regularly visited websites. At the same time, it's pushing out a revamped App store based on technology acquired when Opera bought Handster back in September. It's the fifth largest app store by quantity, with 55,000 apps available, although its currently in trouble for offering developers apps to other platforms without the developers permission. After the break we've got a short video and some PR for you to peruse, like carrion men, groaning for burial.

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Opera announces revamped Store, Mini Next and Mobile 12 at MWC (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of February 20th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Both Net Applications and StatCounter have released their figures for browser market share for 2011 and it makes for largely unsurprising reading. Internet Explorer's full share has dropped but it still maintains the top spot -- a 52 percent share according to Net Applications and 39 percent according to StatCounter. Meanwhile, second place remains tantalizingly within reach for Chrome, which has made headway catching up with Firefox, whose growth had apparently stalled during 2011. According to Net Applications, Firefox held a 21.8 percent share of browser users this month, while Chrome reached 19.1 percent, up just under 8 percent and capping off a second year of impressive growth. Meanwhile, StatCounter pegs Google's browser at second place for the end of the year, claiming 27.3 percent versus the 25.3 percent share grabbed by its vulpine rival. Unsurprisingly, the Windows Team Blog takes a different slant on recent browsing trends, trumpeting that its latest version, Internet Explorer 9, continues to grow on Windows 7. This is, however, balanced out by a corresponding drop in the users of its predecessor, IE 8. Better luck next year, eh, Microsoft?

Internet Explorer holds onto top browser crown while Chrome and Firefox tussle over second place originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Faster-than-light neutrinos are back in the game originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nearly three weeks after Opera Mini 6.5 graced the Android Market, it's now ready for iOS, BlackBerry, J2ME and S60 (the latter's in the form of Opera Mobile 11.5). The download, which is no different than what we saw on Google's mobile OS, brings with it an option to keep track of the amount of data you've used. This type of feature seems to be catching on all over the mobile world as more and more companies continue to switch to capped internet plans. If you're looking for this option, it appears as a dedicated page within the browser's help menu. Now is the time, Opera fans, to go forth and save data.

Opera Mini 6.5 and Mobile 11.5 embark on data awareness mission, now available for download originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember those faster-than-light neutrinos? Great, now forget 'em originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Opera Software, builder of the popular mobile browser, announced it was acquiring Handster, an app store platform that supports Android, WP7, BlackBerry, and Symbian. [TechCrunch]
  • Samsung unveiled three new HSDPA feature phones destined for India: the Champ 3.5G (S3770), Primo (S5610) and Chat 527 (S5270). [UnwiredView and SammyHub]
  • A leaked image indicates the HTC Hero S will be coming to US Cellular in the near future. The device appears to be the Kingdom, and is expected to feature a 1.2GHz single-core Qualcomm CPU, 768MB of RAM, a 4-inch qHD display and Gingerbread. [PocketNow]
  • Speaking of US Cellular, the Motorola Electrify officially became available for purchase online this week (expected in stores on September 26th), and can be yours for $200 after a $100 mail-in rebate. [AndroidCentral]
  • Wirefly accidentally outed press renders of the Samsung Stratosphere -- on the retailer's Pantech Breakout page. The images have since been removed. [OwenJohnston]
  • A white version of the Samsung Galaxy S II is making the rounds in the UK, but we learned this week that Bell Canada will be launching it well before the holidays. Interestingly, the device in the image (seen above) has retained the international version's three-button layout. [MobileSyrup]
  • Among the barrage of new phones Sprint's releasing on October 2nd is the BlackBerry Curve 9350, according to another leaked employee memo. The price will likely be $80 after a $50 mail-in rebate. [CrackBerry]
  • T-Mobile MVNO Simple Mobile announced a new unlimited prepaid plan for BlackBerry devices for $60 / month, which includes access to T-Mo's HSPA+ network. [N4BB]
  • Huawei appears to have outed press images of the Honor, which is said to have a 4-inch FWVGA LCD, Gingerbread, 1.4GHz CPU (no specifics known yet), and an 8MP rear camera accompanied by a front-facing cam (again, no details on the resolution here). [EuroDroid]
  • A member of the iPhone Dev Team has released a new version of Redsn0w, its popular iOS jailbreaking software, known as 0.9.9b1. Check the link to get the full list of new features. [Technobolt]

Mobile Miscellany: week of September 19, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CERN scientists discover particle traveling faster than the speed of light, Einstein theory threatened originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We discovered this little gem hidden deep within the recesses of the show floor at IDF 2011. It's none other than Opera Mobile running on a Honeycomb tablet -- not just any tablet, mind you, but Intel's Oak Trail-powered (Atom Z670) Green Ridge device. That's right, you're looking at Opera's web browser, compiled using the latest Android NDK and running natively on top of Android x86. First impressions? It's fast, even without hardware acceleration -- scrolling and zooming are smooth as butter, with no signs of checkerboarding anywhere. According to Phillip Grønvold of Opera software, this is just the beginning. Hardware acceleration is already in the works, along with Flash support. So go ahead if you dare -- browse our gallery below and watch our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Opera Mobile on Android x86


Dante Cesa contributed to this report.

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Opera Mobile on Android x86 at IDF 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Visualized: an interactive timeline of the web originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Watch out Skype, Google Chrome is comin' for ya. Not long after releasing WebRTC audio and video chat software as open-source, Google has started to integrate these capabilities into its prized browser. Looking to move past the played out features of Gmail and Google Voice, the company is planning for WebRTC to be a frontrunner for video conferencing and online chatting. The software was introduced as royalty-free, too, even promising to work with other browsers devs (namely Mozilla and Opera) to flesh out the project. This means that anyone building a site can make use of the new tech, and in theory, construct their own personal Skype battering ram. With the company being pro-web apps on all fronts, this is another step forward in its quest to bring the aforementioned technology up to par with native apps. Is this one of many dominoes to fall in the web-based app takeover, at least in terms of Chrome OS? It very well could be, especially if companies would rather see the traffic in-browser vs. within a native app. Now, if only Instagram could make use of that dusty webcam...

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Google working on video chat for Chrome, Skype cowers in fear originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appsdevGmailGoogleGoogle ChromeGoogle VoiceGoogleChromeGoogleVoiceMozillaopen sourceopen-sourceOpenSourceOperaosSkypeweb appsWebAppsWebRTCWed, 22 Jun 2011 04:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Opera Mini lands on the iPad in version 6.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/opera-mini-lands-on-the-ipad-in-version-6-0/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/opera-mini-lands-on-the-ipad-in-version-6-0/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/opera-mini-lands-on-the-ipad-in-version-6-0/#comments Been loving the Opera Mini experience on your iPhone and wishing for it on your larger iOS device? Opera is today turning that desire into reality with the release of v6.0 of its Mini mobile browser, which now has support for all iOS portables, including the iPad and iPad 2, plus a specific shoutout for the iPhone 4's retina display. The overall design of the web explorer has also been freshened up, with a "new look and feel," while a social sharing function will let you blast URLs into Twitter and Facebook directly from the app. Additionally, the new version includes the ability to load tabs in the background and improves support for non-Latin alphabets like Arabic and Chinese. Hit the source link for the download.

[Thanks, Chris]

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Opera Mini lands on the iPad in version 6.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebreaking newsbrowserfacebookiosipadipad supportIpadSupportminioperaopera miniOperaMiniretina displayRetinaDisplaysupporttwitterupdateupgradevideowebweb browserWebBrowserTue, 24 May 2011 08:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Opera 11.10 launched with company's 'most expensive ad ever']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/opera-11-10-launched-with-companys-most-expensive-ad-ever/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/opera-11-10-launched-with-companys-most-expensive-ad-ever/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/opera-11-10-launched-with-companys-most-expensive-ad-ever/#comments Opera has always been the little browser that could, and the company is now embracing that spirit more than ever with its new ad campaign for the just-released Opera 11.10. To that end, it's launched a new ad campaign that it proudly boasts is its most expensive ever -- a record-setting $8,517.26, including a hefty $1,500 that they splurged on some "trendy Swedish clothes." Of course, the browser itself is the real story here and, while it's an incremental upgrade, it does boast a few fairly big new features, including support for Google's new WebP image format, a "SpeedDial" for your favorite websites, and a turbo mode that promises to compress and load web pages faster when you're on a slow connection. Just how does that work? We'll let Opera's Christen Krogh explain in the no-expenses-spared video after the break.

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Opera 11.10 launched with company's 'most expensive ad ever' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>browseroperaopera 11opera 11.10Opera11Opera11.10turboturbo modeTurboModevideoTue, 12 Apr 2011 15:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia E7 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/#comments Over the years, we've seen a steady stream of business and messaging-centric landscape QWERTY smartphones come and go, with HTC arguably leading the pack via its collection of Windows Mobile, Android, and WP7 devices featuring sliding keyboards and tilt-out displays. But few of HTC's offerings are as iconic or memorable as Nokia's line of Communicator clamshell phones -- starting with the Nokia 9000 in 1996, continuing with Symbian S80 models, and culminating with the Nokia E90 atop S60v3. The Nokia E7 is the latest Communicator in this distinguished series and the manufacturer's current flagship device, dethroning the Nokia N8 which continues on as the company's media mogul. A lot has changed in the six months since the N8 was introduced, including Nokia's recent partnership with Microsoft and the stunning announcement that it will be adopting Windows Phone for future high-end smartphones. So, is the E7 -- which is finally shipping in the US -- the greatest Communicator to date? Can it carry the torch for Symbian in the immediate future? And more importantly, how does it fare in today's shark-infested Android and iOS waters? Jump past the break for our full review.

Gallery: Nokia E7 review

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Nokia E7 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It already had its premiere in Monaco last year, but composer Tod Machover's new opera, "Death and the Powers," has now finally made it to the United States. Why are we reporting on a new opera (rather than Opera) on Engadget? Well, it just so happens to feature the "Operabots" pictured above, which were developed by MIT's Media Lab. The lab also helped develop some of the opera's other high-tech components, but it seems like the Operabots are the real standout -- they're "semi-autonomous" and freely roam around the stage throughout the opera, acting as a Greek chorus. Not surprisingly, the opera itself also deals with some futuristic subject matter. The Powers of the title is Simon Powers, a "Bill Gates, Walt Disney-type" who decides to upload his consciousness into "The System" before he dies -- hijinks then ensue. Those in Boston can apparently still get tickets for the final performance on March 25th -- after that it moves onto Chicago for four performances between April 2nd and 10th. Head on past the break for a preview.

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Operabots take center stage at MIT Media Lab's 'Death and the Powers' opera originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Web browser maker Opera is staying busy, unleashing several new versions of its product upon the populace today. Both of its on the go browsers have been updated with modern technology like pinch-to-zoom, sharing to other apps, improved scrolling and new tablet-friendly interfaces, while its also ready to show off a new version for set-top boxes and updating tools to help developers create apps for Opera-powered TVs. In case you need a scorecard, Opera Mini 6 (available for J2ME, Android, Blackberry, Symbian/S60) compresses pages before downloading them and Opera Mobile 11 (for Android, Symbian, Windows 7, MeeGo, Maemo) promises the entire web for those on high speed connections like WiFi, explaining the platform crossover. Peep the demo above or press releases after the break if you're still not sure what pinch-to-zoom means in or just point your mobile browser to m.opera.com and download the latest version for your device -- iOS need not apply at this time.

Gallery: Opera Mobile 11 & Opera Mini 6 screenshots

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Opera delivers new Mini, Mobile browsers with pinch-to-zoom and shows off one for TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opera Mobile Store launches, has lots of apps for lots of phones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carmen in 3D hits 1,500 movie theater screens tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Ian]

Opera browser gets an over-17 rating in Mac App Store, reacts in good humor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ageapplebrowserinternetmac app storemac osMacAppStoreMacOsoperaratingsoftwarewebThu, 03 Mar 2011 06:31:00 EST<![CDATA[The Met's upcoming opera to boast glasses-free 3D effects that nobody requested]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/the-mets-upcoming-opera-to-boast-glasses-free-3d-effects-that-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/the-mets-upcoming-opera-to-boast-glasses-free-3d-effects-that-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/the-mets-upcoming-opera-to-boast-glasses-free-3d-effects-that-n/#comments We don't mean to sound negative or anything, and we're not 3D naysayers by any means. But the news that the Metropolitan Opera's upcoming production of Siegfried will include mind-blowing 3D background effects is, well, mind-blowing. While you're undoubtedly familiar with 3D effects, you may not be acquainted with Wagner's 1876 opera which portrays the story of Sigurd, a hero of Norse mythology. Robert Lepage, the director of the operation, expects theater-goers to find themselves engulfed in a three-dimensional world of his creation, which will be projected on the 45-ton set. Lepage, who is directing Wagner's entire Ring cycle at the Met, worked with Geodezik -- famous for the stage shows of famed opera performers Pink and Justin Timberlake -- to create the show's effects. The 3D you'll be seeing if you hit the theater won't be like the technology you're familiar with, however, as it makes use of fractals, and the moving parts of the set to 'trick' your eyes into seeing in three dimensions. We don't want to say this sounds like a bad idea until we've seen if of course, but we've got our reservations. Hit up the New York Times link to see one rather small image of the set.

[Image: Lincoln Center]

The Met's upcoming opera to boast glasses-free 3D effects that nobody requested originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dLive PerformanceLivePerformanceMetMetropolitan OperaMetropolitanOperaMusicOperaShowsTheaterThu, 17 Feb 2011 23:41:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad gets the Opera Mini treatment, we wonder what took so long]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/12/ipad-gets-the-opera-mini-treatment-we-wonder-what-took-so-long/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/12/ipad-gets-the-opera-mini-treatment-we-wonder-what-took-so-long/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/12/ipad-gets-the-opera-mini-treatment-we-wonder-what-took-so-long/#comments Opera's been working its Norwegian charms on the iPhone since last Spring, and it's been flirting with tablets since CES, but up until now the browsers yet to put the moves on the iPad. Considering how much it gets around, we're surprised it didn't happen sooner, but Opera announced yesterday that it would show off a new version of Opera Mini on a number of platforms at MWC this year, including Android, iPhone, J2ME, BlackBerry, Symbian, and yes -- the iPad. There's no word on what the iPad version will bring -- or when, for that matter -- but we're guessing it will probably sport the same smooth zoom and multiple-page grid we saw previewed on Opera for tablets. For more on the world's most promiscuous browser, check out the full PR after the jump.

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iPad gets the Opera Mini treatment, we wonder what took so long originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Feb 2011 10:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opera browser headed to Sony TVs and Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google defends H.264 removal from Chrome, says WebM plug-ins coming to Safari and IE9 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>codeccodecsFirefoxformat warformat warsFormatWarFormatWarsGoogleH.264IE9internet explorer 9InternetExplorer9licensingMPEG-LAopenopen standardopen standardsOpenStandardOpenStandardsOperaplug-inroyaltiesSafarivideovideo formatvideo formatsVideoFormatVideoFormatsVP8web videoWebMWebVideoSun, 16 Jan 2011 02:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Opera for tablets teased on video, bringing first public preview to CES (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/opera-for-tablets-teased-on-video-bringing-first-public-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/opera-for-tablets-teased-on-video-bringing-first-public-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/opera-for-tablets-teased-on-video-bringing-first-public-preview/#comments As if building a top notch browser wasn't hard enough when having to develop for both desktop and mobile, here comes Opera with a third category: tablet-specific browsers. Opera for tablets has just been teased on video, exploiting a Galaxy Tab to show off slippery smooth pinch-to-zoom functionality plus a finger-friendly landing page for all your favorite websites when opening a new window. It's really not much to go on, but the Norwegian company is trying to hold the details until its proper public preview, which will be happening right here at CES very soon.

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Continue reading Opera for tablets teased on video, bringing first public preview to CES (video)

Opera for tablets teased on video, bringing first public preview to CES (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may not exactly look like a huge shift in the chart above, but 2010 did represent something of a milestone year for Google's Chrome web browser. It started out 2010 with a market share of just over five percent, and managed to double that over the course of the year to close things out at a nice, even ten percent, according to stats from Net Applications. Those gains, as you might expect, came largely at the expense of Internet Explorer, which is continuing its slow, slow decline, but still hangs onto a commanding 57 percent market share. As for the rest of the major players, both Firefox and Opera slipped ever so slightly over the course of the year, while Apple's Safari gained just over one percent to end the year at 5.9 percent.

Chrome closes out the year with ten percent browser share, gains at expense of IE originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's no Scandinavian-themed video this time around, but Opera Software has just released the final, non-beta version of its Opera 11 web browser, which promises a couple of big changes and a slew of other more minor refinements. Among the biggest additions are what Opera calls "tab stacking," which lets you create groups of tabs to manage dozens of open web pages a bit more effectively, and "visual mouse gestures," which is sort of like multitouch gestures but -- you know -- with a mouse. You'll also now get extensions, along with a new and improved (and "safer") address bar, and a so-called "mail panel" that's basically a built-in email client. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the link below to start downloading.

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Opera 11 now available for download originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>browserextensionsoperaopera 11opera softwareOpera11OperaSoftwareTab StackingTabStackingvisual mouse gesturesVisualMouseGesturesweb browserWebBrowserThu, 16 Dec 2010 17:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Cowon 3D is the 1080p-playing, 4.8-inch PMP that just jumps out at you]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/cowon-3d-is-the-1080p-playing-4-8-inch-pmp-that-just-jumps-out/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/cowon-3d-is-the-1080p-playing-4-8-inch-pmp-that-just-jumps-out/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/cowon-3d-is-the-1080p-playing-4-8-inch-pmp-that-just-jumps-out/#comments As far as 3D goes, we can still take it or leave it, but what's really got us intrigued about Cowon's latest effort is the promise of full 1080p video playback. Ally that to a HDMI output and up to 64GB of flash storage and you've got yourself a pretty potent portable media station. The Cowon 3D PMP offers an 800 x 480 resolution on its own 4.8-inch display -- which is touted as the world's first 3D visualizer on a PMP that doesn't require glasses -- plus a battery rated to last for 10 hours of video, 45 hours of audio and up to 300 hours on standby. And, in an upgrade from the recent X7, this new device also has WiFi connectivity! Launch is scheduled for December 10th in Cowon's backyard of South Korea, with prices coming in at KRW499,000 ($431) for the 32GB-equipped 3D PMP and KRW589,000 ($509) for the 64GB version.

[Thanks, Kunal]

Cowon 3D is the 1080p-playing, 4.8-inch PMP that just jumps out at you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d3d pmp3dPmp4.8-inchcompositecowoncowon 3d pmpCowon3dPmpfull hdFullHdglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhdmikoreakoreanmedia playerMediaPlayeroperapmpportable media playerPortableMediaPlayersouth koreaSouthKoreawifiwincewindows cewindows ce 6.0WindowsCeWindowsCe6.0Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Manufacture Royale debuts $1.2 million Opera accordion watch, Sir Steampunk scoffs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/manufacture-royale-debuts-1-2-million-opera-accordion-watch-si/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/manufacture-royale-debuts-1-2-million-opera-accordion-watch-si/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/manufacture-royale-debuts-1-2-million-opera-accordion-watch-si/#comments Well, pardon us. We balked at the $208 price tag affixed to Tokyoflash's RPM LED wristwatch, but the value proposition there now looks an awful lot brighter when compared to this. Manufacture Royale's looking to catch at least one or two elitists off guard with its new Opera Time-Piece, a $1.2 million device that's composed of 319 parts in the wilds of Switzerland. Purportedly, it was designed by Fabrique du Temps, and the minute repeater plays the hours in the key of A as the minutes chime in C sharp. It's also encased in 18k gold, sapphire crystal and a healthy dose of self-worth. Word on the street has it that only a dozen of these will be made available for sale, with the accordion casing being the standout feature in our eyes. In a manner of speaking, of course.

Manufacture Royale debuts $1.2 million Opera accordion watch, Sir Steampunk scoffs originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Opera Mobile 10.1 for Symbian turns to a brilliant shade of gold

Opera Mobile 10.1 for Symbian turns to a brilliant shade of gold originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Opera Mobile 10.1 for Android hits public beta

Opera Mobile 10.1 for Android hits public beta originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Mehran]

W3C tests HTML5 browser compatibility, crowns IE9 the champ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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