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Norwegian browser maker Opera becomes the first major browser to add built-in Twitter in the sidebar. In version 69 of the Opera browser for desktop, Twitter fans can get the best possible experience on their desktop computers. The Opera browser specializes in providing unique features not typically found in other browsers. Opera comes with a built-in ad blocker and tracker blocker, free-browser-VPN, Crypto Wallet, and integrated social media messengers. The new Twitter feature follows shortly after Opera launched…

Users grew 28% year-over-year driven by increased engagement from the Opera News Hub platform and light version of the app Opera, one of the world’s leading browser providers and platforms in the field of integrated AI-driven digital content, today announced that its Opera News service now has more than 200 million monthly active users in May, a 28 percent increase year over year. “This is an important milestone for us. It clearly highlights our position as one of the largest AI-driven news platforms in the world, yet…

Opera is adding a built-in Instagram feature to the newest version of its desktop browser, Opera 68. The popular browser (Windows, Mac and Linux) already has several built-in messengers in the sidebar, including Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Telegram. Recent weeks, with people staying at home and social distancing as much as possible, have seen them increasingly rely on social media to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. This is also visible in the growing usage of Opera’s built-in messengers as people…

Opera is launching Opera News Lite, a lighter version of the popular Opera News application that offers more news at less data, and is designed for devices with limited data storage capabilities. With a download size of less than one megabyte, Opera News Lite is also a fast download for people on limited mobile networks. Marketing Technology News: FreedomPay Integrates with Google Pay to Support Next Level eCommerce Payments “We have developed Opera News Lite as per requests from our users. The app is highly responsive on…

The New Online Lead Generation Platform Integrates Seamlessly into Opera’s Scalable Advertising Ecosystem in Nigeria Opera Limited, one of the world’s major browser developers and leader in AI-driven digital content, has announced the launch of OLeads—a new online lead generation platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). OLeads offers a unique tool to maximise SMEs’ visibility and online presence, increasing awareness about their business, and helping ramp up sales. Today, SMEs are the backbone of the Nigerian…

Opera Limited, one of the world’s leading browser providers and an influential player in the field of content platforms, announced that James Liu has joined Opera's Board of Directors. Liu will serve on the Audit and Corporate Governance & Nominating Committees and is an independent director. James Liu brings over 20 years of experience with high growth internet and technology companies and currently serves as executive director and COO of Renren, a Chinese social network. Prior, Liu founded UUMe.com, one of the…

Last Week Browser Maker Opera Filed for an IPO in the US Two years after it was bought by a Chinese Consortium, Browser maker Opera has filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It also plans to raise up to $115 million through this, though the amount in the first filing is usually a placeholder. CICC and Citigroup Inc (C.N) are the underwriters to the IPO. Reuters reported that Opera Ltd has applied to list its American Depositary Shares on the Nasdaq stock…