To comply with the
European Union
’s
Digital Markets Act
(DMA),
Apple
recently announced that it will allow competition among browsers on iPhones.
Opera
is planning to offer
iPhone
users an AI-powered alternative to Safari to take advantage of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s latest decision.
Opera has been active in browser AI since early 2023. Last year, the company introduced its
Aria browser AI
to its products and redesigned its flagship desktop browser as the AI-centric
Opera One
.
In 2024, Opera aims to further enhance this innovation.
Opera One AI browser on iPhones: Availability
The company took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), to announce that the new browser that complies with the DMA from March 2024, will be introduced in the coming months. With this
AI-powered browser
, Opera will be able to deliver a unique AI-centric browsing experience for iPhone and iPad users.
Opera also said that it's looking forward to showcasing the new Opera One (focusing on AI) for iOS. Apart from this, Opera will soon announce a major investment in a key AI infrastructure project in Europe to support the development of the new browser.
What Opera has to say about Apple’s new browser rules
In a blog post, Opera has welcomed Apple’s decision to allow alternative browsers to compete for iOS users as a result of the requirements of the European Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The company has also encouraged Apple to extend these freedoms to iOS users globally.
Jørgen Arnesen, EVP Mobile at Opera, expressed his excitement about the new possibilities for alternative browser engines and praised Apple’s move towards increased interoperability with iPhone and iOS features.
Arnesen said: “As the foremost European browser developer, we welcome the shifts brought about by the DMA, which seek to promote competition and provide iOS users with a broader range of browser options. Our commitment to this vision is reflected in the upcoming release of the AI-centric Opera One for iOS.
Additionally, we are pleased to note that Apple will be introducing a browser choice screen for iOS, simplifying the process for users to set their preferred browser as the default on their mobile devices.”
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