Opera Mobile 10 beta2 has got an upgrade this week for Windows Mobile and Symbian/S60 phones, including several updates aimed at improving the user experience. Localization for Hebrew and Arabic-speaking regions was prioritized in the Windows Mobile version, and native keyboard integration is a key feature of the S60 version.
“With each of our beta releases, we put users first. Their needs are our first priority, which is why it was important for us to add bi-directional language support and the ability to input native characters, such as Chinese, into the browser,” said Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. “There are millions of Hebrew, Arabic and Chinese speakers out there, and we want to make sure that Opera works seamlessly for them, allowing them to surf the Web within the comforts of their native language.”
Check out a list of the improved features for respective Mobile OS below
Opera Mobile 10 beta 2 for Windows Mobile touchscreen phones
- Support for Hebrew and Arabic Web sites. Right-to-left rendering now works on Opera Mobile 10.
- Faster loading. When the Opera icon is pressed, watch out for even faster loading of the browser.
- Increased auto-rotation support. More phones now support auto-rotation.
Opera Mobile 10 beta 2 for Symbian/S60
- Native keyboard input integration. Users are now able to use their default keyboards to input characters, allowing users to write in their native languages when searching on Google or writing an e-mail, for example.
