Opera Mini 6 comes to iPhone and iPad

Opera Mini 6, released today, adds another option for Web browsing on Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

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This morning, Opera announced the release of Opera Mini 6 for Apple's iOS devices, including iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad 2. Known for being an alternative Web browser with innovative features, Opera Mini 6 boasts faster page load times than other browsers even when on slower or crowded networks, thanks to compression and its proxy browser technology.

Available for the first time on iOS devices, Opera Mini 6 features an updated design optimized for iOS; smooth pinch-to-zoom and two-finger panning; support for the iPhone 4 Retina Display, iPad, and iPad 2 devices; sharing via Facebook, Twitter, and Opera's MyOpera service; and visual tabs for easy navigation.

For more on Opera 6 Mini for iOS, check back later today for our hands-on review.