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Opera browser is reborn with integrated messaging, a dark theme and much more

By Richard Devine, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 5:50 am EDT

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.

Opera debuts new look and feel with project Reborn

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By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Friday, Feb 17, 2017 at 3:35 pm EST

Opera is giving developers a chance to check out a whole new look and feel coming to the browser as part of what it calls project Reborn.

Opera unveils Neon, a concept browser that changes how you browse the web

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster, Thursday, Jan 12, 2017 at 12:20 pm EST

Opera is looking to spice up browsers once again with its latest project, a concept browser simply called Opera Neon.

Opera adds a free built-in VPN service in its latest Windows browser update

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By John Callaham, Tuesday, Sep 20, 2016 at 8:00 am EDT

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.

Opera browser adds integrated newsreader and more with latest update

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By John Callaham, Tuesday, Aug 2, 2016 at 8:50 am EDT

The new Opera 39 web browser update for Windows PCs includes an integrated newsreader, along with improvements to its video pop out feature.

Latest Opera developer build adds an RSS reader and Chromecast support

Windows Apps

By Harish Jonnalagadda, Thursday, Jul 21, 2016 at 5:33 am EDT

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.

Chinese group's $1.2 billion takeover of Opera falls through, new deal in place

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By Harish Jonnalagadda, Monday, Jul 18, 2016 at 2:45 am EDT

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.

10 great extensions for Opera Browser on Windows

Windows Apps

By Richard Devine, Thursday, Jun 23, 2016 at 10:00 am EDT

Whether you're new to it or an old hand, these 10 great extensions will enhance your browsing experience with Opera.

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Opera slams Microsoft's browser battery tests, claims better power savings

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By John Callaham, Wednesday, Jun 22, 2016 at 1:38 pm EDT

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.

Opera can now help save you some battery life on laptops

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By Rich Edmonds, Wednesday, Jun 8, 2016 at 3:06 am EDT

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.

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Win a new Surface Pro 4 from Opera and Windows Central!

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By Michelle Haag, Saturday, Jun 4, 2016 at 10:58 am EDT

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!

Opera shareholders approve acquisition by Chinese group

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By Rich Edmonds, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 5:44 am EDT

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.

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Why you should consider switching to Opera's latest browser for Windows 10

By Daniel Rubino, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 1:21 pm EDT

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.

Opera makes its browser even more power efficient with new battery saving mode

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By Rich Edmonds, Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 4:24 am EDT

Opera has implemented a power saving mode in its main desktop browser and is touted as the first to do so.

Opera's web browser gets an integrated ad blocker

Windows Apps

By Harish Jonnalagadda, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 4:43 am EDT

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.

Opera's browser now comes with a free VPN service

Windows Apps

By Harish Jonnalagadda, Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 at 3:29 am EDT

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.

Opera browser gets better support for Windows 10

Windows Apps

By John Callaham, Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016 at 1:19 pm EDT

Opera has updated its PC browser to version 36, with a number of features specifically made for Windows 10. They include a new start page, UI changes and more.

Opera's web browser can now block ads without the need for extensions

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By Rich Edmonds, Thursday, Mar 10, 2016 at 5:26 am EST

Opera has announced the company's web browser will include a built-in ad blocker to help speed up the web and prevent users of the web browser from being harassed by rogue and disruptive adverts.

Opera receives buyout offer from Chinese consortium for $1.2 billion

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By Harish Jonnalagadda, Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016 at 1:09 am EST

Opera Software, the company behind the popular mobile browser, has received a buyout offer from a consortium of Chinese companies for NOK 10.5 billion ($1.2 billion). The acquisition opens up Opera to a wider userbase in China, while giving its new owners access to its mobile advertising platform.

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Last few days to enter the Windows Central and Opera giveaway – Win a Lumia 1520 or Surface 3!

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By Daniel Rubino, Monday, Aug 10, 2015 at 2:45 pm EDT

Win a new Lumia 1520 or Surface 3 from Windows Central and Opera! Want to know how to enter? Just read on as it takes no time at all!

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