Opera Software is showing off a labs version of the Opera Mobile web browser for Android, now optimized for Intel architecture. This Opera Mobile Labs release will include advanced HTML5 and WebGL demos on the latest mobile devices powered by Intel chipsets. Opera and Intel have been working together for over a year to bring Opera Mobile to Intel-processor-based Android devices. Now, developers with an Intel-processor-based phone or tablet can see the results by downloading Opera Mobile Labs at labs.opera.com. Advanced demos will also be available in the Opera booth in Hall 1 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. “Intel looks forward to a bright future with Android on Intel Atom processors,” said Doug Fisher, Vice President of the Software and Services Group and General Manager of the Systems Software Division at Intel. “With several of our customers launching Android devices in 2012, Intel sees this as the year we will make significant progress with Android for phones and tablets. Working with companies like Opera Software allows us to deliver the Intel-based platforms, along with the high-quality Android applications, that users demand.” Opera Mobile is an increasingly popular browser on the Android operating system, with super-smooth browsing, data savings when using the Opera Turbo mode, WebGL and industry-leading HTML5 support. “We’ve worked hard to make an optimized version of Opera Mobile available for Intel-based Android devices. The Intel guys and Opera engineers from our Polish office, who made it happen, deserve a big round of applause,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “This cooperation will bring Intel-based-device users around the world a high-quality browser ready for preinstallation or download.” Find more information and download Opera Mobile Labs for Android on Intel architecture at http://dev.opera.com/articles/view/opera-mobile-12-android-ics-x86/. Visit Opera’s booth (Hall 1, booth C44) at Mobile World Congress to see the Opera Mobile Labs edition running on Android on Intel. For a demo at MWC, contact Pål Unanue-Zahl palu[at]opera.com, or join Intel’s following events: Android Developer Brunch (February 27, 9 a.m. – noon CET, Fira, Hall 6, 6HS14) Android on Intel Architecture Showcase (February 29, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. CET, Mies van der Rohe Pavilion) Android Developer reception (February 29, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. CET, Mies van der Rohe Pavilion) About Opera Software ASA The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the web should be a universal right. 250 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the internet. Our vision of one web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

Opera and MIPS to demo solution at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

MIPS Technologies, a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores for digital home, networking and mobile applications, and Opera Software have worked together to optimize the highly popular Opera Mobile browser for MIPS-based Android mobile devices.

The Opera Mobile browser is the leading third-party browser on the Android platform, with smooth browsing, data compression using the Opera Turbo feature, and industry-leading HTML5 support. Highlights from the new Opera Mobile Labs release include advanced HTML5 and WebGL support.

MIPS and Opera will demonstrate the Opera Mobile browser running on new MIPS-Based Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” tablets during Mobile World Congress (MWC) being held February 27 — March 1, 2012, in Barcelona, Spain. Consumers who already have an Android tablet or phone running on a MIPS-Based chip now have the power of Opera Mobile available for download.

“Opera provides more than just a browser — the company’s technology provides a window to the World Wide Web, as well as web-based services and apps. With a long experience in HTML5 support, Opera gives an outstanding web experience, now available also on MIPS-based mobile devices,” said Gideon Intrater, Vice President of Marketing, MIPS Technologies.

“Opera and MIPS have collaborated on the TV platform for a long time, and, now, we’ve decided to work together also to give people a great experience on mobile products,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software. “We invite MWC attendees to visit our booth and see the amazing result we’ve achieved by optimizing our browser for MIPS-based Android mobile devices for the first time.”

Availability and demonstration at Mobile World Congress

Opera Mobile Labs release with support for the MIPS architecture is available for download now.

To see the Opera Mobile Labs Edition running on the world’s first Android 4.0 Tablet, MWC attendees can visit the Opera booth (Hall 1, booth C44). To arrange a demonstration with Opera at MWC, contact Pål Unanue-ZahlPål Unanue-Zahl palu[at]opera.com, mobile:             +47 9973 7951      .

To schedule a demonstration with MIPS at MWC, contact info@mips.com info[at]mips.com. For more information about MIPS Technologies at the show, visit http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/kit/ma5n.

About MIPS Technologies, Inc.

MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIPS) is a leading provider of industry-standard processor architectures and cores that power some of the world’s most popular products for the home entertainment, communications, networking and portable multimedia markets. These include broadband devices from Linksys, DTVs and digital consumer devices from Sony, DVD recordable devices from Pioneer, digital set-top boxes from Motorola, network routers from Cisco, 32-bit microcontrollers from Microchip Technology and laser printers from Hewlett-Packard. Founded in 1998, MIPS Technologies is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices worldwide. For more information, contact             (408) 530-5000       or visit www.mips.com.