Opera Mini 8 beta Launched For Devices Running Android v2.3 and Later

By Vivek

| Published: Thursday, November 27, 2014, 12:04 [IST]

Opera has today launched a beta version of the Opera Mini 8 browser for Android devices. The app is pretty much a revamped version of the Opera Mini with redesigned UI and better navigation options.

Moreover, what is more important about the new Opera Mini 8 beta is the fact that it is a lightweight browser that support even devices running on Android 2.3 and obviously it can be used by later versions.

Opera Mini 8 beta Launched For Devices Running Android v2.3 and Later

It also retains all the essential features present in the Opera Mini for Android, including data-saving compression, bookmarks, Speed Dial folders, private tabs and bookmark syncing.

Few of the major highlights of the new app are as follow:

Customization option of layout: Choose between three different looks.

Saving data: Use up to 90% less of your mobile data compared to other web browsers. Get faster access to the internet, while getting more out of your data plan.

See your daily savings: Get a summary of how much data you use, and track your data savings.

Browsing privately: Go anywhere on the internet without leaving a trace on your device, with Opera Mini's private tabs.

Sync and share your bookmarks: Switch between your computer and your phone without missing any of your favorite bookmarks. Share your favorites to your friends, using your favorite social-network apps.

Managing your tabs easily: Get an overview of all your tabs, tap to open a tab or swipe to remove one.

Saving your favorite sites: Tap the "+" button on the combined address and search bar to save a page to Opera Mini's Speed Dial start page, to your mobile bookmarks or to read it offline.

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