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It's finally here. Opera 8.6 for Windows Mobile, an alternative web browser for your Pocket PC. With different modes of operation, tab support and small screen rendering, there is no reason for you to not try it out for yourself. Opera 8.6 is compatible with Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 5.0 operating systems.
Full Press Release:
Faster surfing on Windows Mobile: The Opera browser now available for Pocket PC
Oslo, Norway - May 31, 2006 - Opera Software today released Opera Mobile 8.6 for Windows Mobile, finally offering Pocket PC owners a fast and user-friendly Web surfing experience on their devices. Opera Mobile 8.6 for Pocket PC takes full advantage of the larger screen and higher resolution of PPC devices by offering tabbed browsing and surfing in horizontal landscape mode. The browser is based on Opera's newest core code and runs on Windows Mobile 5 and 2003 SE. Opera Mobile for Pocket PC is available from Opera Mobileâ„¢ and comes with a free 30-day trial.
"Until now, Web browsing options on Pocket PCs have been decidedly limited, says Paul O'Brien, founder of MoDaCo.com - one of the world's largest Windows Mobile communities with nearly 140,000 members. "Opera Mobile for Pocket PC finally brings browsing speed, security and usability closer to a desktop experience. For owners of Internet connected Pocket PC devices, Opera is a must-have."
The development of the Opera browser for Windows Mobile is a result of market demand from mobile phone operators and end-users. Today's release follows the beta preview of Opera Mobile for Pocket PC announced on January 18, 2006, and promises to deliver a superior Web surfing experience on PPC devices. The first operators to ship Windows Mobile devices with Opera Mobile pre-installed are T-Mobile through their Web'n'Walk offering, and the leading Japanese operator, Willcom.
"Pocket PC owners are typically advanced users who expect the best and actively seek out better software for their devices," says Roger Carlhammar, EVP Mobile, Opera Software. "Opera's mission is to provide the best Internet experience on any device, and we are very happy to now offer this on Windows Mobile Pocket PCs."
Features in Opera Mobile 8.6 for Pocket PC include:
Tabs
Open multiple Web pages at the same time, and switch between them using the tabbed interface.
Landscape/Portrait Mode
Opera Mobile adapts Web pages to fit the width of the screen in both landscape and portrait modes.
Web address auto-complete
The browser remembers your typed-in addresses.
Zoom
Magnify text and images in Web pages for better accessibility.
Download
Get any files and content from the Web, including ringtones and images.
Full screen
View Web pages with the browser interface, or in full screen mode.
Fit-to-screen
Browse Web pages in full size or with Opera's Small-Screen Rendering(TM) to avoid horizontal scrolling.
Pop-up handler
Block unwanted pop-ups
Pad-lock icon on secure sites
The browser can identify trusted sites to avoid scams and phishing attempts
Opera Mobile 8.6 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC is available from Opera Mobileâ„¢ and comes with a free 30-day trial. The browser runs on both Windows Mobile 5 and 2003 SE. Opera Mobile 8.6 for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphones will be available shortly.
About Opera Software
Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross- platform Web browser technology is renowned for its small size, performance and standards-compliance, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at Opera web browser: Homepage.
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