Opera browser

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on March 05, 2013

The stock Web browser on every Android device works fairly well. The main issues are the overall user experience and compatibility with some Web sites. Opera Software markets its Opera Mobile application as providing the best user experience on the market, and the company is telling the truth.

Opera Mobile is quick to set up and install. The browser loads quickly and is very fast. The snappy performance is complemented by great usability. This full-featured browser can sync with the PC version with the touch of a button. Favorites, speed dials, and more are instantly transferred over the Web. The browser automatically adjusts the view of different Web sites for the optimal experience, wrapping text so it can be read without having to scroll back and forth on the page. Facebook and Twitter support is fully included in the browser, eliminating the need for extra applications. For those with limited data plans, this browser has data usage updates. You can check your usage before you play a long YouTube video. The user interface is clean, easy to read, and pleasant to look at. In general this mobile browser is very stable and functions perfectly.

For those users demanding a higher-performance Web browser than the stock Android application, Opera Mobile is a great alternative. While it is fully featured it is still very fast and offers a great user experience.