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Opera: Downloads Have Tripled Since Intro of Browser Choice Screen (Mashable) - Mar 04, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Mashable

Opera has revealed that its desktop browser downloads have tripled since the new "browser ballot" rolled out across Europe as part of Microsoft's package to appease the EU over competition issues.The browser ballot sees Microsoft make consumers that have PCs with Internet Explorer set as the default browser aware that it's not the only browser on the market with a new screen that promotes Microsoft's competitors like Opera and Mozilla.It highlights 12 other options in total, although only five show up on the first screen (IE, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, and Opera) the consumer sees — something that has drawn criticism from the smaller browsers hidden away on different pages."In several major countries, Opera downloads have tripled since the ballot screen appeared," Rolf Assev, the chief strategy officer for Opera told Reuters.

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Opera Releases Beta Of Native Opera Mini 5 App For Windows Mobile Phones (TechCrunch) - Mar 04, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Robin Wauters at TechCrunch

Opera Software has been busy lately , releasing fresh finalized and beta products on a near daily basis. This morning, the company announced that it has released a native version of Opera Mini 5 beta for handsets running Windows Mobile 5 and 6. Interestingly, the new WinMo version of Opera Mini does not require Java.

Robin Wauters

Robin Wauters
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Opera 10.50 Lands On Windows, Mac And Linux Version ‘Coming Soon’ (TechCrunch) - Mar 02, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Robin Wauters at TechCrunch

Opera Software today released Opera 10.50 , which it touts as "the fastest Web browser thus far produced for Windows computers" (which, in turn, calls for a comprehensive speed test – anyone?). The desktop browser has also been given a completely new design, adopting some of the style elements Google Chrome users will be familiar with. Additionally, Opera 10.50 comes with a private browsing feature that enables people to browse for porn surprise gifts for their partners without leaving any traces.

Robin Wauters

Robin Wauters
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Opera's Bid to Become an iPhone Browser (BusinessWeek.com - Technology) - Feb 15, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Charles Wolf at Needham & Company

"It's a coin flip whether the company accepts or rejects it," says Charlie Wolf, an analyst at Needham & Company Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller declined to comment on Opera's browser, which has yet to be submitted for approval The company allows other browsers, such as Bolt, into the App Store if they adhere to a software code called WebKit, which also underlies Safari That requirement has kept browsers such as Mozilla's Firefox off the device

Charles Wolf

Charles Wolf
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Opera 10.5 Beta: The Fastest Browser on Earth (GigaOM) - Feb 11, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - GigaOM

Opera Software today released the beta of Opera 10.5 for Windows . The big improvement in this new release is a new JavaScript engine; Opera claims that it's eight times faster than the previous version As the web apps we rely on get increasingly complex, we need fast browsers, otherwise the web will begin to feel very sluggish

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Opera plans to introduce faster iPhone browser (The Globe and Mail - Technology News) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Geoff Blaber at CCS Insight

"This is a provocative move by Opera which will result in a tricky and high profile PR exercise for Apple should it decide not to allow Opera mini through the App Store," CCS Insight analyst Geoff Blaber said Opera said it saw no reason why its browser, the world's most widely used on cellphones, should be rejected

Geoff Blaber

Geoff Blaber
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Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Roger Kay at Endpoint Technologies Associates

Roger Kay, president of Endpoint Technologies Associates, said there was little chance Apple would allow Opera browser to be installed on the iPhone

Roger Kay

Roger Kay

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Will Apple Open the Window for Opera's iPhone Serenade? (TechNewsWorld) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Chris Hazelton at The 451 Group

None, according to Chris Hazelton, a research director at the 451 Group "Opera has no other option if Apple does not approve it for the App Store," Hazelton told MacNewsWorld Software makers have sometimes turned to markets like Cydia in order to sell iPhone software These sites provide apps that can be used on jailbroken iPhones

Chris Hazelton

Chris Hazelton
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Opera tries to crowbar browser competition into the iPhone (Between the Lines) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Between the Lines

Opera tries to crowbar browser competition into the iPhone Opera may not be the biggest browser outfit on the block but you have to admire its spunk The Norwegian browser company said it will unveil a version of its Opera Mini software for Apple's iPhone next week Perhaps hell will freeze over and Apple approves it, but it's doubtful

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Will Totalitarian Apple Let Another iPhone Browser Into The App Store? (AAPL) (Silicon Alley Insider) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Dan Frommer at Silicon Alley Insider

Opera Software, the Norwegian Web browser company, will challenge Apple with its own browser for the iPhone. one that may even be useful The "Opera Mini" browser, which Opera will preview at next week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona , shrinks Web pages down to "mini" size

Dan Frommer

Dan Frommer
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Opera Challenges Apple With New Browser For iPhone (AAPL) (The Business Insider) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Business Insider

Opera Software, the Norwegian Web browser company, will challenge Apple with its own browser for the iPhone. one that may even be useful The "Opera Mini" browser, which Opera will preview at next week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, shrinks Web pages down to "mini" size

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Opera says to introduce faster browser for iPhone (International Business Times) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Geoff Blaber at CCS Insight

"This is a provocative move by Opera which will result in a tricky and high profile PR exercise for Apple should it decide not to allow Opera mini through the App Store," CCS Insight analyst Geoff Blaber said Opera said it saw no reason why its browser, the world's most widely used on cellphones, should be rejected

Geoff Blaber

Geoff Blaber
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Opera to reveal alternative iPhone browser next week (The Industry Standard) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Paolo Pescatore at CCS Insight

"I think it is highly unlikely that Opera Mini will be approved," said Paolo Pescatore, analyst at CCS Insight

Paolo Pescatore

Paolo Pescatore
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Opera to launch iPhone browser (The Irish Times - Business) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Geoff Blaber at CCS Insight

"This is a provocative move by Opera which will result in a tricky and high profile PR exercise for Apple should it decide not to allow Opera mini through the App Store," CCS Insight analyst Geoff Blaber said Opera said it saw no reason why its browser, the world's most widely used on mobilephones, should be rejected

Geoff Blaber

Geoff Blaber
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Coming Soon: Opera Mini for iPhone (TechCrunch) - Feb 10, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Robin Wauters at TechCrunch

Opera is set to unveil Opera Mini for iPhone in a press and partner preview during the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week, the Norwegian browser software company said in a statement released earlier today. In addition, the company will be introducing a slew of other Opera powered devices at its exhibit at MWC Small caveat: Opera has yet to submit the iPhone app for approval in the App Store

Robin Wauters

Robin Wauters
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Opera Rides the Mobile Ad Bandwagon With AdMarvel Buy (GigaOM) - Jan 20, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - GigaOM

Opera Software has joined the mobile advertising crowd, shelling out as much as $23 million to acquire AdMarvel in an effort to create a new way to drive revenues through its highly popular mobile browsers. The Norwegian developer will pay $8 million in cash and up to $15 million more if certain financial targets are met over the next two years The move comes amid a flurry of M&A activity in the space in recent weeks

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Opera/AdMarvel: The Mobile Acquisitions Continue (Kelsey Group Blogs) - Jan 20, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Mike Boland at Kelsey Group

Norwegian browser maker Opera Software today announced it will acquire mobile ad exchange AdMarvel for what TechCrunch is reporting to be $8 million in cash plus a $15 million earnout. As an ad exchange, AdMarvel has transparency across many ad networks and platforms This is a technology that can provide Opera with analytics which aide in optimizing mobile ad placements

Mike Boland

Mike Boland
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Opera Buys Mobile Ad Startup AdMarvel For $8M In Cash Plus A $15M Earnout (TechCrunch) - Jan 20, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Robin Wauters at TechCrunch

This morning, Norwegian browser maker Opera Software announced that it has agreed to acquire AdMarvel , a small privately held mobile advertising company based in San Mateo, California. Opera is buying the startup for approx $8 million in cash plus a $15 million earnout, which will be paid in cash only if "certain aggressive financial targets" are met over the next 24 months, TechCrunch has learned

Robin Wauters

Robin Wauters
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Executive Shuffles At The Top For Opera And Brightcove (TechCrunch) - Jan 05, 2010

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Robin Wauters at TechCrunch

Norwegian developer of desktop and mobile browsers and related technologies Opera Software has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, while Brightcove has managed to steal away a long time Adobe and Macromedia exec to become its new President and Chief Operating Officer Opera Software has replaced Jon S von Tetzchner , who co founded the company in 1995 and has served as CEO since that time, with Lars Boilesen as head honcho Boilesen previously worked for Opera from 2000 to 2005 as Executive Vice President, Sales

Robin Wauters

Robin Wauters
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Opera Reports Massive Growth For Mobile Web Usage, Particularly In Asia And Africa (TechCrunch) - Dec 22, 2009

Opera Software ASA (OPERA) - Robin Wauters at TechCrunch

Browser maker Opera Software has released its latest ‘State of the Mobile Web' report this morning, which is based on the usage of its Opera Mini browser for mobile phones. They do this every month, and the conclusion is always the same: mobile web usage around the world keeps on growing and growing The Norwegian company says Opera Mini has garnered more than 417 million users, showing a 53 percent jump compared to the previous month and more than 154% compared to

Robin Wauters

Robin Wauters
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