OSLO, Norway, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate
the final day of E3, Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) today announced the
launch of Opera GX for mobile, the world's first mobile
browser built specifically for gamers on the move. Opera GX mobile
version is packed with many of the great features that gamers
currently enjoy with the hugely popular Opera GX desktop browser
(Windows and macOS), which is already the prefered choice of
browser for millions of gamers worldwide. These features include
the latest gaming news, custom skins, unique navigation with haptic
feedback, native ad blocker and more.
Opera GX is now the best set of browsers for gamers on the go
and at home, using their mobile and desktop devices.
"We launched the desktop version of Opera GX during E3 2019.
This year, with the event coming back, we have some good news for
everyone who wants their smartphone browsing experience to match
their gaming tastes," said Maciej
Kocemba, product director of Opera GX.
"Those tastes are ever-evolving. Two years ago, we launched
the best browser for PC gamers, and since then, we have seen the
entire games industry shift towards cross-play. With Opera GX
mobile, we are making sure that all gamers have a browser that
offers them a superior web experience and lets them follow the
latest news about their favorite games on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
and every other platform they enjoy."
Opera GX mobile users can enjoy a host of features, including
custom navigation with the Fast Action Button (FAB), which uses
gaming-inspired vibration and haptic feedback for smoother, more
intuitive browsing. There is also the ability to sync mobile and
desktop experiences through the Flow feature, enabling gamers to
share walkthroughs, tutorials, and character builds between
devices. The mobile browser also includes the GX Corner – a unique
space on GX's home screen featuring the latest gaming news
about desktop, console and mobile games, deals, trailers and a game
release calendar. The mobile version of Opera GX also distinguishes
itself with a gaming-inspired design with a variety of different
color themes for both dark and light modes.
Opera GX mobile features:
- "GX Corner" to keep players on top of the latest gaming news
and deals
- Gaming inspired design with multiple color themes in both dark
and light modes
- "Fast Action Button" (FAB) for one-handed navigation with
haptic feedback
- A built-in ad blocker, a cookie dialogue blocker and protection
from cryptocurrency miners
- "Flow" to effortlessly connect Opera GX mobile and
Opera GX desktop with a simple QR code - send files and
messages between browsers with ease. Perfect for sharing
walkthroughs and tutorials
About Opera GX
Launched in June 2019, during E3
in Los Angeles, Opera
GX for Windows and macOS exceeded 9 million monthly active
gamers in March 2021, up 190%
year-over-year. This is thanks to its standout features that make
the browser less resource-hungry and leave more of the computer's
resources for gaming, including a set of CPU, RAM and network
bandwidth limiters. It also includes built-in Twitch, Discord and
Messenger support in the sidebar. Opera GX has grown to
become the largest tech server on Discord, currently counting more
than 290,000 members.
Starting today, Opera GX is available on Android and
iOS:
LINK to iOS app: https://operagx.gg/mobile-ios
LINK to Android app:
https://operagx.gg/mobile-android
Media Kit: http://bit.ly/OperaGX_media
Opera GX mobile version entered beta in May 2021 to an extremely positive response from
gamers across the world; those early adopters provided valuable
feedback and recommendations that helped to shape and refine the
browser, which is now ready for a wider audience. Opera GX is now
the best set of browsers for gamers on the go and at home, using
their mobile and desktop devices.
About Opera
Opera is a global web innovator. Opera's browsers, news products
and fintech solutions are the trusted choice of hundreds of
millions of MAU worldwide. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock
exchange (OPRA). https://opera.com
In 2019 Opera launched Opera GX, a browser built for gamers. In
January 2021, Opera acquired
YoYo Games, the company behind
GameMaker, the fastest and friendliest cross-platform game
development technology out there, forming the Opera Gaming division
within the company.
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