Google to Supply Opera Browsers

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Thursday, 05 January 2006

Opera has announced that Google will be supplying the default search function for Opera Software's mobile browsers. Opera Software supplies two different browsers for mobile and wireless devices. In a statement issued on Thursday Opera said: "Google will be the default search partner for the mobile browsers: Opera Mobile and Opera Mini." Opera Software's Opera Mini Browser, a mobile browser will be unveiled next month. "It's of great importance to have a search partner on board before the announcement," said Christian Jebsen, Opera's Chief Operating Officer. "We've been exploring different ways to make the product user-friendly. If you press the 9 (button), it takes you right to Google for searching." Jebsen said that the users of Opera Mini may still use the established way of accessing the search engine, simply by calling up bookmarked search engines. He explained that Opera is pleased with Google as a partner because it has had a good working relationship with the search engine giant for years. Opera has not been charging users for its Mini browser, Jebsen said the firm has been considered some revenue-generating options and the arrangement with Google should eventually help in that regard. Opera Software supplies two browsers for mobile and wireless devices. Earlier this month, Opera released a preview of its Opera Mini. Early user reaction shows it has been well received. More details are to be reported at next month's unveiling of Opera Mini. The Mini version works on WAP-equipped cell phones, while the larger Opera Mobile version is offered as an add-on to mobile and wireless devices for a nominal user fee. There have been rumors that Opera is being acquired by Google, which Opera denies. They have also had rumors floating that Microsoft wanted to purchase them. They have stated that Opera is not for sale. By Susan Evans Jump2Top.Com Search Engine Optimization Company

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