Opera Mini - Get ready for a new beta version of Opera Mini 4

Get ready for a new beta version of Opera Mini 4

By johansch. Tuesday, 28. August 2007, 17:54:41

Since we released the first beta of Opera Mini 4 (codenamed Dimension) in June, we’ve been working hard on squashing bugs, boosting performance, and adding more features in order to make browsing on Opera Mini even more enjoyable.

I wanted to give you all a heads up on our upcoming plans.

We are set to release the second beta of Opera Mini 4 on Thursday, August 30th. This beta includes many bug fixes, significantly improved support for Blackberry phones, support for additional phones, and new features (which we hope will enhance your browsing experience).

We have a lot of new goodies to show off, some of them by popular request and others being completely new and innovative. Check out the new feature set on Thursday at operamini.com/beta and be sure to tell your friends

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Since Opera Mini 4 is a complete rewrite of our code, some of the features in Opera Mini 3, such as secure connections and content folding, weren’t brought over yet in the first beta. In the upcoming beta we’ve ported more of these features.

In addition to this beta, we are also planning a beta 3 before the final release. We need to get rid of all bugs before we bring the final version of Opera Mini 4 into the spotlight.

Thanks to all of you who helped with testing of the previous beta. In particular, we’d like to thank those who submitted bug reports and feedback in the Opera Mini Forums (and on your blogs). Thanks for helping us bring Opera Mini out to millions of people.

We’re looking forward to your feedback with beta 2.

- Johan Schön and the rest of the Opera Mini team

Opera Mini keeps growingTomorrow...

Comments

yehezkelshb # 28. August 2007, 18:15

Tnx! I can't waiting...

H82typ # 28. August 2007, 18:30

*cautiously waiting*

JM.BLADE # 28. August 2007, 18:39

Will this version be more compatable for the Palm Treo 755p???

remcolanting # 28. August 2007, 18:40

After the release, come discuss the beta at IRC: irc://irc.opera.com/operamini

theoddbod # 28. August 2007, 18:48

Hurray! *drool*

Furie # 28. August 2007, 19:03

BAMAToNE # 28. August 2007, 19:03

Great news.

jorboot # 28. August 2007, 19:14

Great! Thanks Opera!

sonyx # 28. August 2007, 19:20

Nice.

Callya # 28. August 2007, 19:34

NoteMe # 28. August 2007, 19:40

The same week I bought my new phone. What a rush... ¶¶-ØØ-

Lancel # 28. August 2007, 19:56

Will it be released at mid night i need to set my countdown timer

Furie # 28. August 2007, 20:04

Last one was released at 8am GMT.

eestlane # 28. August 2007, 20:15

Should it NOT crash if "Fit to width" isn't used on Siemens c75 anymore?

Investor # 28. August 2007, 22:20

"... wanted to give you all a heads up on our upcoming plans..."

That's the right spirit... thanks

moo # 29. August 2007, 01:22

Since when did Opera give beta release dates in advance?

H82typ # 29. August 2007, 02:01

He's right!

Maybe Johansch is a double agent! By day he works for Opera, by night he's a big wig for M$ !

Lancel # 29. August 2007, 03:02

Nothings wrong with a release date i love it,

Furie # 29. August 2007, 09:07

Don't give the game away Dennis.

My double agents are all well placed.

tonisetiawan # 29. August 2007, 10:04

i can't waiting anymore.

DjiXas # 29. August 2007, 10:39

I hope that pictures will load now with Siemens SXG75.

Furie # 29. August 2007, 11:32

Didn't they before?

DjiXas # 29. August 2007, 14:31

Nop

FataL # 29. August 2007, 15:10

Did you mean "for the New Generation"?

artcraft # 29. August 2007, 15:45

Hello from Maine (USA)

For the time being, Mini 3.1 remains the major browser on our Treo 650 (GSM, unlocked) handset. By using Open WebMail, I can read/reply/send many E-Mails, tho' don't have the luxury of cut/paste of the various Palm OS applications, headed by the sluggish, lackluster Blazer.

I have been "playing with" 4beta since its first release. It jams a lot on my Treo and is VASTLY SLOWER in response from the commands.

However, it does eliminate unwanted messages on the server via Open WebMail and I can run Gmail w/o any difficulty. Can't send messages from Open WebMail, however, unlike Mini 3.1.

Most of my other WebMail addresses freeze up, at this time.

Have gotten the spirit of 4beta navigation, so when the final version arrives, I should be ready.

Keep up the good work!

Regards,
(signed) Douglas Henderson
ARTCRAFT Music Rolls
Wiscasset, ME 04578
- a default Opera PC user since 3.64

danigoldman # 29. August 2007, 16:22

Moo, things are changing with the way we release products. You will see such announcements in the future too (and with other Opera products, such as desktop, too).

FataL, it's intentional. The 'now' generation, include people who want information now (using Opera Mini).

NoteMe # 29. August 2007, 16:35

I want information all the time. When is that version released

- ØØ -

dost1234amar # 29. August 2007, 18:49

hurrre........

myeagle # 29. August 2007, 19:11

I'm waiting!

Sure, yo've annihilated all the

or almost alls!

Lancel # 30. August 2007, 00:39

I really hope the new feature is being able to cut and paste in opera mini

sovok_kpss # 30. August 2007, 01:43

^^ It's a good idea!

sranjanm2002 # 30. August 2007, 02:33

thanks for the hardwork.

kiLoz # 30. August 2007, 03:25

\\cool... its 5am down ere, so ima download it after skwool//

compking # 30. August 2007, 03:37

You guys are my heroes!... Keep up the good work you crazy Europeans you!... love you guys!...

anban # 30. August 2007, 07:28

what time is it available ?

NoteMe # 30. August 2007, 15:53

Been using the beta 2 for an hour now. It is greeeeeeeeeeat. Thanks a million, still stuff to explore. Fantastic.

- ØØ -

JM.BLADE # 30. August 2007, 22:20

Will landscape mode ever work for a Palm OS in the future?? Really wanted to try the landscape mode!!

jleach1972 # 11. November 2007, 05:27

why oh why cant you cut & paste in OM4 on Treo?

haavard # 12. November 2007, 14:36

jleach1972, is that about the beta version?

Indra88 # 4. December 2007, 18:52

At the first time i use OM 3, it's cool!!! a briliant web browser for cellphone. Now i get OM 4, and i keep waiting for OM 4 beta 3. Keep fire opera dev... thanx for the OM.

haavard # 6. December 2007, 16:57

Opera Mini 4 has been been released. There are no betas to test anymore.

SUNDERLANDSAM # 30. December 2007, 23:50

SHOULD BE GOOD

artcraft # 31. December 2007, 00:57

Hello from Maine -

Mini 4 (the released version) works fine on my Treo 650 (unlocked GSM).

I have "Mobile View" checked, to eliminate the zoom/pointer feature - which slows me down.

Blazer in Palm OS is little used, now.

Congratulations on a well-done mobile browser!

Regards, Douglas