Upgrade: Opera releases Opera Mobile 8.65 for Symbian S60

Oslo, Norway - September 1, 2006

Opera Software today released Opera Mobile 8.65 for Symbian S60, an upgrade to the popular Opera Mobile™ browser for smartphones running on the S60 platform. The upgrade offers full compatibility with the latest S60 phones, including the new Nokia E70, N73 and N93. Opera Mobile™ 8.65 is available from www.opera.com/mobile.

With more people being introduced to the Opera mobile browsers every day, Opera is committed to making mobile browsing as easy as possible while maintaining the advanced functionality enjoyed by the more experienced users.

Improved start page that makes it easier to enter a Web address and go directly to your most frequently visited Web pages.
More intuitive text entering into form fields on Web pages. Simply start typing as soon as the form field has the focus, with no need to click first.
The behaviour of shortcut keys has been changed to avoid confusion when users accidentally press the wrong key. By default, Opera Mobile™ 8.65 has a two-key version of shortcut keys, where you press # + key. If you are a shortcut keys fan, you can still go back to one-key mode in settings.
More content on the screen: With 8.65 the size of the user interface has been reduced to make more room for the Web page content. Naturally, you can still select Full Screen mode.
Advanced users will enjoy the "pencil key" + joystick to go Page left/right/up/down in desktop mode, or customizing the keyboard to have these as shortcut keys. Zoom in/Zoom out is now also available as shortcut keys.

For more information, see the product page or the full changelog.

Availability
Opera Mobile™ 8.65 is available as a download from www.opera.com/mobile.
It comes with a 30-day free trial.

About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its small size, performance and standards-compliance, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

Contact:

Opera Software
Eskil Sivertsen
PR Manager, Mobile
E-mail: eskils@opera.com
Tel: +47 24 16 42 13

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 250 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.