Where did Opera Mobile v9.0 go?

By Frode Haugefhauge. Thursday, February 7, 2008 10:44:38 AM

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Daniel Goldman over at Opera Watch just answered a question many of you have asked: "Where did Opera Mobile v9.0 go?"

Well, here's the answer:
"The Opera Mobile browser will include the same rendering engine, Presto, as the Opera 9.5 desktop browser. In addition, the Opera SDK (Software Development Kit) that is used for embedded devices also uses the latest Presto rendering engine."

We basically skipped v9.0 and went right for v9.5. This will make it easier for web developers to figure out what standards support we offer across our browser products.

Server upgrade, with a little help from our friendsHTC selects Opera Mobile

Comments

Øyvind ØstlundNoteMe Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:31:22 PM

That person who made that decission should be paid to work part time over at Microsoft to help them out on versioning.


"X-UA-Compatible-no-way".
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Martinpolov Friday, February 8, 2008 2:30:50 PM

I think 9.5 has Kestrel, not Presto...Presto is older core...

Øyvind ØstlundNoteMe Friday, February 8, 2008 3:01:21 PM

Kestrel is not the name of the engine. It is the working name of the 9.5 builds.


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Haavardhaavard Friday, February 8, 2008 3:03:54 PM

Yes, 9.5 is called Kestrel, while Kestrel uses the Presto engine which will also be used in Opera Mobile 9.5.

Martinpolov Friday, February 8, 2008 9:47:21 PM

thanks for explanation guys!

hofodude Monday, February 11, 2008 6:53:16 AM

Is it pre-installed in the new upcoming SonyEricsson XPERIA X1 ? smile

Frode Haugefhauge Monday, February 11, 2008 11:00:37 AM

hofodude: Opera Mobile is not pre-installed on the Xperia X1. Sony Ericsson announced 7 new phones for the Mobile World conference, and Opera Mobile is installed on the G700 and G900 mobile phones (both UIQ phones).

You will be able to install Opera Mobile on a Xperia X1 after you have bought it smile

Dark FurieFurie Monday, February 11, 2008 9:58:40 PM

The press release mentions a public beta to be announced seperately. Will it be announced on this page?

Alexei Morozovmorav Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:07:48 AM

support uiq3 phones?

Øyvind ØstlundNoteMe Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:31:51 AM

It looks like it:

Press release


Leading software platform provider, UIQ, has realized the potential of Opera's new mobile browser. "UIQ works with the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers to create the ultimate user experience. Our long-standing partnership with Opera has given users the ability to access all their favorite Web sites and services," says Mats Barvesten, EVP Product Planning and Product Management at UIQ Technology. "We look forward to introducing our upcoming handsets, featuring the groundbreaking Opera Mobile 9.5 browser."




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Dark FurieFurie Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:42:54 AM

The new G series from Sony Ericsson will have it, so definitely.

Unregistered user Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:08:27 PM

Anonymous writes: So is 9.5 actually going to be released to the public in the next couple of weeks or are we just going to be teased for the next few months as we have been?

Unregistered user Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:22:53 PM

Jordao writes: When are we going to have access to opera v9.5

Unregistered user Friday, February 15, 2008 11:19:38 AM

Anonymous writes: It wouldn't surprise me if it's not released (the beta version) till the end of the year. As Microsoft release the next version of WM6.5 (or whatever it will be) instead of WM7!! What is with the snail pace development of Windows products!! :furious: Meanwhile on the darkside of the force. Apple release the next slick version of whatever! :devil: :devil: :devil:

Dark FurieFurie Friday, February 15, 2008 11:33:27 AM

rolleyes

Unregistered user Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:39:51 AM

srinevas writes: opera is verri dangar software

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