A New Way to Browse?

This morning Opera submitted an iPhone version of its popular mobile browser to the App store. If approved (and it's a HUGE if), it could mean a big improvement in the iPhone's web browsing experience.

The app was debuted to a small circle of reporters at the recent Mobile World Congress, and the reviews have been nothing but postive. Opera's speed would be one of the biggest differences and could help relieve some of the pressure on the AT&T network, especially in the data-clogged NY & SF areas. That's because Opera uses server-side rendering to compress 90% of the data before sending it to the phone (which means faster page loads for users, and less work for AT&T)

Chances Apple actually approves the browser are (incredibly) slim, as it's notoriously reluctant to allow anyone to alter or compete with the phone's native apps. But our fingers are crossed.