new Opera 10.60 is 50 percent faster

Opera Software has released the final version of its 10.60 browser and claims that the “fastest browser on Earth” is now 50 per cent quicker than its previous release.Opera attributes its increased speed in part to its Opera Turbo feature, which compresses data travelling over internet connections by up to a factor of two or more.
The new browser also offers improved features. Its ‘AppCache’ allows users to run web-based applications such as word processors and spreadsheets without an internet connection.

Opera has included a Speed Dial feature to quickly connect users to their favourite sites, and built-in video playback that lets consumers view video within the browser.
Search enhancements include instant search suggestions when using sites such as Wikipedia, and a greater choice of search engines included in the browser.

New in Opera 10.60

• further-optimized JavaScript engine is over 50% faster than in Opera 10.50.
• Enhanced support for advanced Web standards such as HTML5 and WebM video is now included.
• Opera can prompt you to share your location, making geolocation-supporting websites more useful.
• Search suggestions for selected providers help you find results more easily.

Integrated Web searchSearch the Web directly from the address field by simply typing in your search term.

Sophisticated tabs
See your open webpages easily with visual tabs, or use private tabs to protect your privacy.

Speed Dial
Access your favorite webpages instantly with a single click.

Content blockingControl your view of webpages by easily removing annoying images, animations and content.

Mouse gesturesPerform common browser actions easily with quick movements of your mouse.

add-onsEnhance browser functionality with Opera Widgets and Opera Unite, or select a new skin

Opera TurboSpeed up browsing on slow connections by compressing webpages before downloading them.

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