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Opera Mini 4.1 beta released
Microsoft isn't the only company releasing a point upgrade to its mobile software this week. Opera has released Opera Mini 4.1 beta, which is a minor update to its Opera Mini web browser for cellphones with Java virtual machines. For a minor update, Opera did manage to pack a few useful features into Opera Mini 4.1:
[via jkOnTheRun]
- Opera claims the new version is 50% faster than Opera Mini 4.0
- There's a new URL autocomplete feature based on your browsing history
- You can now search for text in a web page
- Web pages can be saved for offline viewing
- You can upload and download files from within the browser
- Google search has been integrated with the URL bar, allowing you to conduct a web search from any page.
[via jkOnTheRun]
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Christian said 1:09PM on 4-02-2008
Will this work on my Sony Ericsson P1i?
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Peter said 1:52PM on 4-02-2008
Yea, i'm using it on my P1i right now.
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Jamie Lawrence said 3:55PM on 4-02-2008
They haven't "released" v4.1 -- this is a "beta" release for those that wish to test it and provide feedback.
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Brad Linder said 6:05PM on 4-02-2008
I've updated the post to reflect this point.
TMM said 4:45PM on 4-02-2008
You don't know how happy I am to have an iPhone right now.
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Chuck said 6:02PM on 4-02-2008
I just installed the update from the 4.0 on my Motorola v3xx and it only asks you the security question once per session instead of every time you navigate. This is a HUGE relief.
and TMM, I love the I phone from what i saw of it, but this is the best $40.00 3G phone with a 2 gig sim card I have ever owned.
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stopsatgreen said 6:03PM on 4-02-2008
Opera have NOT released Opera Mini 4.1, they have released Opera Mini 4.1 BETA; that is, pre-release software. You might want to mention that at some point.
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