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Opera Mini 5 released for Android
Ben Woods
Opera Mini 5 is now available to download for the Android operating system
There's a new browser on the block for the Android OS, don't expect to see it on the iPhone anytime soon
Published on Mar 12, 2010
An Android compatible version of Opera Mini 5 is now available to download from the Google Android Marketplace.
Following the unveiling of the Windows Mobile version last week, dejected Android owners can now get their hands on the tab-friendly browser for free.
As well as opening up Android to the possibility of tabbed browsing, Opera Mini 5 also comes with a speed dial short cut screen, and password and bookmark management.
The appeal of Mini 5 over the stock browser are the claims of ultra-quick surfing, achieved by compressing the data by up to 90% in its remote servers before sending the massively reduced package back to the phone.
The fact that it's all done off-handset reduces the demand on your phone's performance, freeing you up to open up yet another app in the background.
To get your hands on the Opera Mini 5 beta app, simply download it from the Android Marketplace or visit the Opera download page and follow the on screen directions.
