Apple doesn't want Opera Mini on iPhone

Posted on Friday, October 31 2008 @ 0:40 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Opera Software CEO Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner told NY Times that Apple isn't allowing them to release a version of the Opera Mini browser for the iPhone, because Apple doesn't want competition for its own Safari browser:

Mr. von Tetzchner said that Opera’s engineers have developed a version of Opera Mini that can run on an Apple iPhone, but Apple won’t let the company release it because it competes with Apple’s own Safari browser.

Opera Mini is free, and can be downloaded onto many phones. The company earns money, as it does for its computer service, from search engines. In addition, some carriers pay Opera to develop custom versions of Opera Mini for their systems.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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