- The browser company to ship Opera One, a
new AI-centric browser with its own engine, following Apple's DMA
announcement
OSLO, Norway , Jan. 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] welcomes
Apple's decision to allow alternative browsers to compete for iOS
users on better terms as a result of the requirements of the
European Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The opening of the iOS ecosystem is a new opportunity for Opera
to innovate further and usher in the innovative AI-centric browser
experience iPhone and iPad users truly deserve with a full engine,
AI-powered web browser. With the DMA entering into force in
March 2024, this new browser will be
presented in the months to come.
Since early 2023, Opera has been innovating in the browser AI
space. The company introduced the Aria browser AI to all of its key
products and completely redesigned its flagship desktop browser
that became the AI-centric Opera One. 2024 will be the year to take
this a step further.
"As the leading European browser developer, we embrace the
changes introduced through the DMA, aimed at fostering competition
and offering users a more diverse selection of browsers on iOS. We
intend to deliver on this with the AI-centric Opera One for
iOS," said Jørgen Arnesen, EVP Mobile at Opera.
"Furthermore, we are excited to see the confirmation that Apple
will also implement a browser choice screen for iOS, making it
easier for users to choose their favorite browser as default also
on their mobile devices."
The EU DMA is a European initiative and Opera is excited to see
such a key region open up. Beyond that, Opera strongly encourages
Apple to implement these augmented freedoms to iOS users around the
globe.
Opera currently has an award-winning browser for iOS/ The
opening of the iOS ecosystem to alternative browser engines allows
for browser makers like Opera to create truly unique products that
will improve and enhance users' experience.
"Beyond the new frameworks and APIs for alternative browser
engines, we are also very excited about the new interoperability
request form Apple announced, that will allow developers to submit
additional requests for interoperability with iPhone and iOS
hardware and software features," added Arnesen. "We applaud
the directional changes and can't wait to showcase the new Opera
One for iOS that will put AI in focus."
To back up the new browser development, Opera will soon be
making a new announcement regarding a major investment in a key AI
infrastructure project in Europe.
About Opera
Opera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused
on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across
all devices. Hundreds of millions use Opera web browsers for their
unique and secure features on their mobile phones and desktop
computers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera is a public company listed
on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA".
Download the Opera web browsers and access other Opera products
from opera.com. Learn more about Opera at
investor.opera.com and on X @InvestorOpera.
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