Roberto Mateu

Opera redefines Web browsing yet again

Of course, being a new Opera guy this is the top news of the day. I’ve now completely switched from Firefox to Opera. I’ll post how I have mine setup soon.

Opera Software today released to the world the final public release of its flagship Web browser, Opera 9.5. Opera’s cross-device expertise, support for open Web standards and commitment to speed and performance culminate to create the most powerful Opera browser yet. Making its desktop debut in Opera 9.5, Opera Link blurs the boundaries between computers and mobile phones by enabling a seamless Web experience from device to device. Opera 9.5 for Windows, Mac and Linux systems is available free from www.opera.com.

Opera Desktop Browser 9.5 is Final - Take your stuff with you - Download Squad

The latest version of Opera has some features that 9.2 didn’t have though, so here goes nothing:

• Opera Link - Hardcore users of Opera use features like speed-dial, note taking, and of course bookmarks. Now you can sync them with your mobile if you use the very popular Opera Mini browser on your phone.
• Quick Find - search for anything on any page you’ve visited.
• Updated skin - This is the one that made us wonder if Opera is has re-invested themselves into the Desktop market. The buttons are sharper and it’s more Firefox like now.
• Opera’s Fraud Protection - This got an update. Opera likes to talk about how they guard you against phishing and spamming, and say they’re the only browser with these features built in.

Coming Tuesday, June 17th: Firefox 3

It’s going to be a great release.

After more than 34 months of active development, and with the contributions of thousands, we’re proud to announce that we’re ready. It is our expectation to ship Firefox 3 this upcoming Tuesday, June 17th. Put on your party hats and get ready to download Firefox 3 — the best web browser, period.

Firefox Mobile Concept Video

Brilliant article describing Mozilla Lab’s work toward their mobile browser. Lots of interaction design tidbits such as:

The biggest different is that with Expose, the spatial relationship between windows is broken every time the windows reshuffle. With the spatial view I know that the tab I want is down and to the left, whereas that mapping doesn’t exist using Expose. It’s an important distinction that helps the user to feel comfortable in the space and not get lost.