Opera R5 takes on Microsoft Edge with built-in video calls and more
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With more of our tasks moving to the web browser,Operahas been working on a major update, releasing a version called R5 with a focus on collaboration between each other, alongside user interface improvements and a bigger focus on video calling.
Opera has always been one to try and redefine what you can do in a browser, other than managing tabs and use extensions. Many built-in features have removed the need for other tabs and even applications to be used separately here, such asWhatsAppintegration and more.
The new update looks to address the needs of more people being online due to working from home, with a focus on features that look to help with this even more.
What’s new in R5?
Opera is makinga big pushin making features that keep users from moving away from the browser, by refining the integration of other services further that other browsers don’t offer.
“Many people have become true power users of the web in the past year and a half. With today’s release, Opera is providing smart ways to improve their online lives,” said Maciej Kocemba, product director at Opera.
The main improvements coming with R5 look to be useful for many, such as:
With Firefox recentlyredesigningits UI to focus on tabs, whileMicrosoftEdge is seemingly getting ready to appear onWindows 11, and Apple’s redesign of Safari, it looks like all systems go for web browsers to make a fresh impression on users.
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You can download the latest version of Opera by either going tothe website, or by selecting ‘Check for Updates’ in the web browser.
Daryl had been freelancing for 3 years before joining TechRadar, now reporting on everything software-related. In his spare time, he’s written a book, ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’. His second book, ‘50 Years of Boss Fights’, came out in 2024, with a third book coming in 2025. He also has a newsletter called ‘Springboard’. He’s usually found playing games old and new on his Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and MacBook Pro. If you have a story about an updated app, one that’s about to launch, or just anything Software-related, drop him a line.
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