Software Update: Opera Mini 5 Beta

By admin On Sep 16, 2009

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Opera recently released version 10 of its web browser of the same name for desktop and laptop computers and is now targeting the mobile market. A beta release of version 5 of Opera Mini is available immediately. New in version 5 is, among other things, the possibility to operate the browser via touchscreen or keypad, tabbed browsing and a password manager have been added and the program now has the speed dail that we also know from its big brother. You can install by going to http://m.opera.com/next to surf or via this page. Below is an excerpt from the press announcement of Opera Mini 5:

Opera Mini 5 beta out now Opera Software today released Opera Mini 5 beta, the newest update to the world’s most popular Web browser for mobile phones. Opera Mini has mobilized the Web by making it easy to use and available for people everywhere.

In this fifth-generation version, Opera Mini is staying true to the company’s promise of a superior Web experience on any device. Introducing a new, sleek look and feel, Speed Dial bookmarks and tabs — together with Opera’s renowned speed — make this new version of Opera Mini the easiest-to-use Web browser on a phone. Simply direct your phone’s existing Web browser to http://m.opera.com/next, and download the Opera Mini 5 beta free of charge.

Our 5 favorite features:

sleek design — Opera Mini 5 features a new, intuitive and advanced look and feel.

Tabbed browsing — This desktop favorite is now available for Opera Mini. Tabs allow users to browser several sites simultaneously. This helps users easily jump from one page to another with the click of a tab.

Touchscreen or keypad browsing — Opera Mini caters to the needs of your phone, offering optimal browsing for both touchscreen and keypad-based phones.

password manager — Opera Mini is a virtual memory bank, securely saving all passwords for email, social-networking sites, online banking and more.

Speed Dial — This is our take on a table of contents for your Web adventure. Opera’s Speed Dial will greet you with your pre-selected Internet favorites upon loading the browser.

Version number	5 beta
Release status	beta
Website	Opera
Download	http://www.opera.com/mini/download/
License type	Freeware