Opera reveals new features in all versions of its browsers

THE TecMundo He traveled to the UK to review the latest additions to Opera browsers and all their variants, including Opera One for desktop, Opera GX and mobile versions for iOS and Android, which bring many new features in the R2 version.

Aiming to win over users with an innovative design and a variety of interesting features that aim to optimize the way we use the browser, Opera is investing in artificial intelligence to organize tasks, perform more complex actions automatically, and answer frequently asked questions without the need for a browser. You need to log in, which makes it clear that data security is one of the focuses of this next phase.

Opera One R2: the future of the past

Revisiting the background of enviable innovations in the browser world (for example, the system of multiple tabs in the same window, a feature now adopted by almost all browsers), Opera One R2 relies on a new modular organization system and brings interchangeable environments to the browser. Users should not mix entertainment and work tabs, for example.

Another interesting organizational feature is the ability to map different tabs side by side in the same window; This is a very useful feature for those who work with multiple tabs that need to be displayed on a larger monitor at the same time, for example; which simplifies the task and also saves some memory.

The sidebar in the browser brings together easily accessible resources such as communication devices, video and music streaming services. In the latter case, you can use a small pop-up player that can be moved on the screen or even added to the top taskbar to manage what is being played. “We are proud of these little processes that help us in unexpected moments,” said Joanna Czajka, product director for Opera and responsible for the desktop version of the browser.

Arjan van Leeuwen, head of product engineering, explained a little about how this AI-powered modular design works: “It’s like talking to a friend: we have to know when to talk and when to listen. These elements work very well together and do not interrupt our flow of browser activity.” Opera One R2 is expected to be released in mid-October 2024.

Aria: secure integration with artificial intelligence

It is undeniable that in terms of technology, there is nothing more fashionable than artificial intelligence systems, and Opera is not left behind – on the contrary, the company’s browsers are trying to make this feature (called Aria and available since 2023) less supportive. Practical functions in addition to classic tools for creating and understanding visuals and text context mode.

Opera GX: gamers’ darling

Created with gamers in mind, the version of the Opera browser brings a number of new features, most of which focus on the browser’s appearance; for example, customizing the view using a series of interactive elements that inform the user about how the entire system works.

Everything a gamer needs to increase their fun will be at hand: the sidebar will provide access to tools such as Twitch, Discord and other services that will make the gamer’s life easier. In addition to a large number of themes, wallpapers, fake history lists and the “desperation mode” that changes the displayed screen at high speed, we will also have an interesting feature that shows a kind of magnifying glass that zooms in on the desired location on the screen. point.

To complete the gamer package, the user can have easy and convenient access to the game’s release schedule, full integration with chat applications and music players, and pop-up videos to play without interfering with the game.

Opera seems to be slowly expanding its territory, introducing significant differences compared to competitors such as the already classic free VPN (which has recently undergone an audit). The number of users has been increasing in recent years, and the company plans to grow further with more news to be announced in 2024.

*The journalist went to England as a guest of the Opera