Opera makes personal browsing on Android more fun with new WebSnap and smooth Media Player

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Opera has launched version 61 of its Android browser, introducing two notable features: WebSnap and a new media player. WebSnap allows users to capture and personalize snapshots with editing tools like blurring, text, and emojis. The updated media player supports all audio and video formats, enabling users to watch or listen while browsing, thanks to picture-in-picture mode. The browser enhances user experience with a free VPN, a Crypto Wallet, and an improved ad blocker, making it a competitive alternative on the Google Play Store, with over three million reviews and a 4.6-star rating.

Positive

• Introduction of WebSnap feature for personalized snapshot capturing.
• New media player supports various audio and video formats without extra apps.
• Enhanced user experience with features like free VPN and improved ad blocker.
• Over 100 feature updates make it a robust mobile browser.
• Average 4.6-star rating from more than three million reviews in Google Play Store.

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• None.

OSLO, Norway, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Opera is releasing the new version of its flagship browser for Android. Version 61 of the Opera browser for Android introduces two new features WebSnap and a brand new and smooth media player.

WebSnap is a new feature in the Opera browser for Android that allows users to capture snapshots. It gives them the ability to personalize every snapshot with a set of editing tools. Users can blur images, add text and colors, or add emojis from the unique Opera emoticon collection, to make their personal snapshots more fun and easier to share with others through the standard share functionality of the browser.

The new version of the Opera browser for Android also introduces a new media player that allows users to play any video or audio file in the browser without downloading third-party apps onto their Android devices.

The new media player also includes Play Queue support so users can watch or listen to media files in the order they like, adding utility to the download manager in a way not possible with third-party players. Users can also browse while watching videos or listening to audio files at the same time as the media player supports picture-in-picture mode.

The Opera browser for Android is designed and built in Europe and is an all-in-one alternative for users who love Android smartphones and tablets. It comes with a free and unlimited VPN, an easy-to-use Crypto Wallet, Sync and Flow for connecting with the Opera browser for PC and Mac, and an improved Ad Blocker for a browsing experience free of ads.

The Opera browser for Android offers more features than the regular browsers preinstalled on Android devices. It has recently received more than 100 feature updates, becoming the most powerful mobile browser available for free in the Google Play Store. It has registered more than three million reviews in Google Play with an average 4.6 star rating.

About Opera

Opera is a global web innovator. Opera’s browsers, news products and fintech solutions are the trusted choice of more than 380 million people worldwide. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA).

Media contact:

Name: Alejandro Viquez, Senior Communication Manager
Email: alejandrov@opera.com

 

FAQ

What new features are included in Opera's browser update for Android?

The new features include WebSnap for capturing and personalizing snapshots, and a new media player that supports various audio and video formats.

How does the new media player in Opera's Android browser function?

The media player allows users to play videos and audio files directly in the browser and supports picture-in-picture mode for multitasking.

What makes the Opera browser for Android stand out compared to others?

It includes a free VPN, Crypto Wallet, improved ad blocker, and has received over 100 feature updates, providing a comprehensive browsing experience.

How well is the Opera browser for Android rated on Google Play Store?

The Opera browser for Android has an average rating of 4.6 stars from more than three million reviews.