Opera launches browser on BlackBerry App World

Opera launches browser on BlackBerry App WorldOpera's popular `Opera Mini 6.5 browser' is now available for the users of the BlackBerry devices through the BlackBerry App World.

Opera claims that the browser is the most used mobile browser in the world and more than 160 million active users from around the world. The browser maintains the design and the layout of the web page as it would appear on a dekptop.

The browser comes with enhanced reading and a better view of the visuals. It also comes with a handy zoom feature. RIM users will now be able to download the Opera Mini 6.5 browser through the BlackBerry App World.

The Opera Mini 6.5 browser has already been available on Opera Software's website for BlackBerry users but now is available for download through the BlackBerry App World.

Sunil Kamath, Sales Director for India and SAARC, Opera Software said, "BlackBerry is ranked among top 5 mobile phone brands in India. We are thrilled to extend the Opera Mini experience through the BlackBerry App World."

He also said that India has emerged as the second largest market in terms of user base for Opera Mini in the world. The growth is due to the changes in internet usage pattern in the country as more people are now using their smartphones to use the internet.