[archived] Favorite iPhone/iPad applications
Apr 13, 2010, 8:16 am
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If it improves browsing when I'm in "Edge-land" I'll keep using it.
Edited to add: The Opera Link doesn't appear to be working for me. None of my Opera bookmarks are showing up in Opera Mini.
Apr 13, 2010, 8:21 am
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I've never used Opera. How is it better than Safari? I guess it can't really be worse. 
But are there any drawbacks to using Opera on the iPhone?
But are there any drawbacks to using Opera on the iPhone?
Apr 13, 2010, 8:29 am
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I'm not sure exactly how it works, but somehow Opera renders websites on its own servers, and then just shoots 90% compressed data to the iPhone. So far Opera Mini seems a lot faster than Safari. I also like the 9 graphic bookmarks on the opening page (customizable of course) which makes it very easy to visit my favorite sites with the iPhone. I'm still playing with it to figure out all the tricks, but as I noted it feels much faster than Safari.
Apr 13, 2010, 9:09 am
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Just install it and try it, it's free.
I'm not sure exactly how it works, but somehow Opera renders websites on its own servers, and then just shoots 90% compressed data to the iPhone. So far Opera Mini seems a lot faster than Safari. I also like the 9 graphic bookmarks on the opening page (customizable of course) which makes it very easy to visit my favorite sites with the iPhone. I'm still playing with it to figure out all the tricks, but as I noted it feels much faster than Safari.
I'm not sure exactly how it works, but somehow Opera renders websites on its own servers, and then just shoots 90% compressed data to the iPhone. So far Opera Mini seems a lot faster than Safari. I also like the 9 graphic bookmarks on the opening page (customizable of course) which makes it very easy to visit my favorite sites with the iPhone. I'm still playing with it to figure out all the tricks, but as I noted it feels much faster than Safari.
(1) Speed dial doesn't sync via Opera Link
(2) Bookmarks don't sync via Opera Link
Also: Pinch-to-zoom doesn't work. It simply does a fixed (not gradual) zoom.
Once these things are fixed, I can use Opera like I already do (sometimes) at home.
Apr 13, 2010, 10:44 am
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It feels faster, yes, but there are two show stoppers for me right now:
(1) Speed dial doesn't sync via Opera Link
(2) Bookmarks don't sync via Opera Link
Also: Pinch-to-zoom doesn't work. It simply does a fixed (not gradual) zoom.
Once these things are fixed, I can use Opera like I already do (sometimes) at home.
(1) Speed dial doesn't sync via Opera Link
(2) Bookmarks don't sync via Opera Link
Also: Pinch-to-zoom doesn't work. It simply does a fixed (not gradual) zoom.
Once these things are fixed, I can use Opera like I already do (sometimes) at home.
Apr 13, 2010, 11:35 am
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I only installed Opera because I wanted a way to sync my bookmarks with the Mini browser. I imported my Firefox bookmarks into Opera and set up Opera Link assuming it would work as advertised. It doesn't.
Apr 13, 2010, 11:36 am
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Wirelessly posted (Opera/9.80 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/5.0.0176/742; U; en) Presto/2.4.15)
I wouldn't use Opera to view any confidential information or make a purchase as it would all be routed through their servers.
Grr I wonder why autocorrect doesn't work when replying here
I wouldn't use Opera to view any confidential information or make a purchase as it would all be routed through their servers.
Grr I wonder why autocorrect doesn't work when replying here
Apr 13, 2010, 5:19 pm
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Oh dear, the AutoTrader (UK) application that cost a fortune to develop has had most of its useful functionality removed at the request of the DVLA.
You used to be able to take a picture of a number plate (or enter the registration manually) and it would pull up details of the car, and allow you search for similar cars in your area.
Cheers,
Rick
You used to be able to take a picture of a number plate (or enter the registration manually) and it would pull up details of the car, and allow you search for similar cars in your area.
Cheers,
Rick
Apr 13, 2010, 6:28 pm
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Wirelessly posted (Opera/9.80 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/5.0.0176/742; U; en) Presto/2.4.15)
I wouldn't use Opera to view any confidential information or make a purchase as it would all be routed through their servers.
Grr I wonder why autocorrect doesn't work when replying here
I wouldn't use Opera to view any confidential information or make a purchase as it would all be routed through their servers.
Grr I wonder why autocorrect doesn't work when replying here
Of course, for people who came from the BlackBerry world, this shouldn't warrant any extra concern, since on a BB, all data gets routed through RIM's servers...
Apr 14, 2010, 10:17 am
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one of the problems with opera and other server side optimization browsers is that often the servers, or your connection to them based on location gets hammered by users, or connectivity issues.
This was true on their launch day, when of course every fanboy was trying to connect.
the other issue/problem is that the HTTP request to a website looks like a regular browser request and not a MOBILE browser request.
Many many sites, especially travel sites and things like gmail, google, reader, banks (I wouldn't use a bank site on this browser really as noted above) have built a mobile optimized site that loads VERY quickly and offers much easier navigation.
But, with opera, the call looks to come from a regular browser profile and such, one cannot easily get to the companies mobile site (unless one knows the URL, like m.xys, or mobile.xyz or xyz.com/mobile, etc.)
On my iphone 3gs, i find it a toss up between safari and opera. On our 2G iphone, wham bam thank you maam, it really can make a difference
This was true on their launch day, when of course every fanboy was trying to connect.
the other issue/problem is that the HTTP request to a website looks like a regular browser request and not a MOBILE browser request.
Many many sites, especially travel sites and things like gmail, google, reader, banks (I wouldn't use a bank site on this browser really as noted above) have built a mobile optimized site that loads VERY quickly and offers much easier navigation.
But, with opera, the call looks to come from a regular browser profile and such, one cannot easily get to the companies mobile site (unless one knows the URL, like m.xys, or mobile.xyz or xyz.com/mobile, etc.)
On my iphone 3gs, i find it a toss up between safari and opera. On our 2G iphone, wham bam thank you maam, it really can make a difference
Apr 14, 2010, 11:29 am
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Personally I hate mobile sites so I found that very same feature to be a big plus. 
Apr 14, 2010, 11:37 am
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Apr 16, 2010, 8:30 am
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Nope. Although I haven't tried searching in the last year or so. So something might have come up but I do remember reading somewhere that the iPhone for some reason was not compatible with delivery reports.
It was a over a year ago so can't tell you why but the article did explain it quite well.
It was a over a year ago so can't tell you why but the article did explain it quite well.
Apr 16, 2010, 11:06 am
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Where did get it from? I can't find it on the usual suspects.
Apr 16, 2010, 11:16 am
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