The latest version of Opera Mobile browser, 10.1 for Symbian/Series 60 phones promises some upgraded features. Released on November 24, 2010, the company believes the new edition of the browser will speed up the browsing experience on the Symbian platform.
The Opera Mobile 10.1 offers faster JavaScript performance, running the browser nine times faster than the earlier version on the SunSpider JavaScript test, Opera revealed. The new browser also packs in the geolocation feature with web services like maps and travel applications.Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera said, "Opera Mobile 10.1 today brings the best mobile browsing experience to the world's most popular smartphone platform."Other features included in the browser are speed dial, tabbed browsing and a password manager to reduce the typing required to navigate websites.Opera 10.1 can be downloaded for free and is available for Symbian^3 and Symbian S60, third and fifth editions.
Today Opera released Opera Mobile 10.1 beta for Symbian/S60 keypad (series 3) and touchscreen (series 5) devices.
The main new features include:
The main new features include:
- Geolocation. Web sites can now query the location of your device. End user controls access on a site by site basis.
- Carakan JavaScript engine (w/o JIT)
- Vega graphics library
- Update of Opera Core and numerous bug fixes
Download Opera Mobile 10.1 Beta for S60 directly to your phone at m.opera.com/next.
Or download direct to your PC here:
Known issues in the 10.1 Beta:
- Somewhat higher memory usage, especially on JavaScript intensive sites
- Due to timing issues with different geolocation information providers (WiFi, cell towers, GPS) first request may have poor precision
- Fast scrolling on Touch devices not optimized for page rendering
- Opera Link may not work when using APN with a proxy configured
- Some SVGT images may appear to freeze on Nokia E-series phones
- If SIM card is not registered, or phone is in flight mode, first geolocation request in a browser session may fail
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