Flashy new browser
Opera browser updated with free VPN, new design, and more
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Opera updated the desktop browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Privacy is the main theme with a free VPN and enhanced suite of tools to keep you safe online.
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GO WITH THE FLOW
Opera's new mobile browser works in perfect harmony with your PC
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Opera's back with an all new mobile browser complete with Flow, a nifty way to keep your desktop and mobile web browsing in perfect sync.
The Browser Wars Continue
Opera version 51 brings a solid speed boost and several new features
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Opera version 51 brings a significant speed boost and a host of new tweaks and features.
Lookin' Fresh
Big Opera update brings new snapshot features, VR player, and more
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A big update to Opera's desktop browser is rolling out, bringing along a number of new features for snapshots, VR, and more.
Smooooooooooth
Opera 47 pops up with exportable bookmarks and smoother video playback
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After a shorter than usual development cycle, Opera 47 hits your PC with a few goodies in tow.
So slick
Opera is reborn with messaging, dark theme and improvements galore
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Opera has announced an overhaul of its Windows desktop browser with some pretty neat new features, including integrated messaging for some of the top third-party services.
Neon Glow
Opera unveils Neon, a concept browser with some new tricks up its sleeve
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Opera is looking to spice up browsers once again with its latest project, a concept browser simply called Opera Neon.
New Opera 40
Opera adds a built-in VPN service
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The latest version of the Opera desktop browser for Windows includes a number of new features and improvements. One of them is a built-in VPN service that is supposed to add more privacy and security for web browsing.
Even moar features!
Opera dev browser adds RSS reader and Chromecast support
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The latest developer build (40.0.2296.0) of Opera's desktop browser is here, bringing a native RSS reader as well as support for Google Cast. If you use a Chromecast, you can now install the Google Cast extension from the store and throw content to the device directly from the browser.
Something's better than nothing
Chinese group fails to takeover Opera
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A Chinese consortium of internet companies has failed to acquire Opera due to the lack of regulatory approval, with the Norwegian software maker instead selling off its browser business for $600 million.
Get extended
10 great extensions for Opera Browser on Windows
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Whether you're new to it or an old hand, these 10 great extensions will enhance your browsing experience with Opera.
The fight is on
Opera slams Microsoft's browser battery tests
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Browser company Opera has come out swinging against Microsoft's recent claims that its Edge browser offers the best battery life for Windows 10 PCs. Opera claims its own tests show that its browser beats Edge in battery use by over 40 minutes.
BLOCK ALL THE ADS
Opera on Windows 10 Mobile can now block ads
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Ad blocking has become quite the popular feature in Opera for the desktop and the company behind the browser is now looking to port this time and data saving feature to smartphones.
BATTERY SAVE MODE ACTIVATED
Opera will help you save battery life on laptops
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Opera has announced the company's web browser can now help you save battery life on laptops. The new saver mode will also aid in keeping your mobile PC cool too.
Enter now!
Win a new Surface Pro 4 from Opera and Windows Central
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We're teaming up with Opera for a new giveaway, and one lucky winner will be taking home a brand new Surface Pro 4. Keep reading for all the details and to get yourself entered!
DEAL APPROVED
Opera shareholders approve Chinese group takeover
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Opera's proposed sale worth $1.2 billion to a group of China-based companies is likely now to go ahead now that a majority of shareholders voted in favor of the deal.
For your consideration
Why you should consider switching to Opera
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Opera is stepping up their desktop browsing game with some impressive new features. I'm not a regular user of Opera so eere is what I think of their new VPN, ad-blocking and pop-out video player.
ABSOLUTE POWER
Opera's web browser now sports a power saveing mode
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Opera has implemented a power saving mode in its main desktop browser and is touted as the first to do so.
BLOCK ALL THE ADS
Opera's browser now offers a native ad blocker
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After integrating a free unlimited VPN service into its browser last month, Opera is now offering native ad blocking. The feature has been available in the dev builds of the browser for some time now, and is being graduated to the stable release today.
Be anonymous
Opera's browser now includes a built-in VPN service
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Opera is rolling out an update to its desktop browser that adds a major feature. The browser now features an integrated VPN service that can be accessed by a single click through a toggle in the address bar.