OSLO,
Norway, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera, the
innovative web browser known for its speed and unique features, has
released an Arm-Optimized version of the browser with support from
Microsoft's App Assure team and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This
new build of the browser delivers over twice* the speed on
Arm-based Windows systems, and arrives perfectly ahead of the
awaited release of products powered by Snapdragon® X
Elite Platform from Qualcomm Technologies. Users will now be able
to experience a native version of Opera – embracing the next
generation of web browsing on Arm architecture.
With the upcoming Arm-based processors for PC just around the
corner, Opera is committed to deliver the best possible experience
on all Windows devices available. This ensures that users have a
cutting-edge choice for their desktop browser while using their PCs
powered by Snapdragon.
"Windows is our biggest audience, so offering the best
possible experience on the most cutting-edge Windows devices
powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus is our top
priority," said Krystian
Kolondra, EVP Browsers and Gaming at Opera. "With this
native Arm version of Opera, users will experience a dramatic boost
in performance – that means faster browsing and a more responsive
feel across the board."
"Congratulations Opera development team on the release of the
Arm optimized version of the Opera browser! Microsoft is excited to
see a leading application like Opera now available natively for
Windows devices powered by Snapdragon. This application ecosystem
momentum provides users with the best browsing experience. We look
forward to continuing to partner with you on delivering cutting
edge innovation that takes advantage of the new AI capabilities
offered by Windows on Snapdragon." - Klaus Diaconu, Partner Director Product
Management, Windows Fundamentals.
"We are thrilled that Opera has been optimized for PCs
powered by Snapdragon X Series. This will bring Opera users the
best experience built on the performance of Snapdragon X Series for
the next generation of PCs and laptops with the most advanced AI
capabilities at their fingertips," said Upendra Kulkarni, Vice President, Compute SW
Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Opera on Snapdragon, a match for AI
The Snapdragon-optimized version of the Opera browser delivers
lightning-fast performance on the fastest machines available on the
market. Harnessing the power of Arm architecture, it also amplifies
Opera's AI capabilities, bringing users the most intelligent and
responsive browser yet.
Machines powered by Snapdragon offer significantly better
battery life, keeping you browsing longer on a single charge. This
game-changing advantage comes from the power-efficient design of
the processors. Their unique reduced instruction set (RISC) is
optimized for streamlined performance resulting in a more efficient
system that provides longer battery life and cooler operating
temperatures.
The Snapdragon-optimized version of Opera will be first
available on the developer stream of the browser, and will allow
early adopters to try it out on the new Windows devices that come
with this Arm-based processor. To access this build of Opera you'll
need to download the developer stream of the browser on a
Snapdragon-powered Windows device.
Have you got your hands on a machine powered by Snapdragon?
Then download Opera and enjoy the fastest browsing yet!
About Opera
Opera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused
on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across
all devices. Hundreds of millions use Opera web browsers for their
unique and secure features on their mobile phones and desktop
computers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera is a public company listed
on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA".
Download the Opera web browsers and access other Opera products
from opera.com. Learn more about Opera at
investor.opera.com and on X @InvestorOpera.
Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark
of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
*Opera benchmarked the optimized browser using Speedometer, a
widely popular benchmark for web browsers. The resulting scores
were over double than those in the emulated version of the
browser.
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