This archive report was first published on 17 May 2021.
On May 17, 2021, Opera announced the expansion of its Hype messaging service, which was first launched in February 2021 as a pilot in Kenya.
According to Opera, Hype has been growing rapidly and is revolutionizing the concept of mobile browsers by providing users with a personalized and engaging browsing and chatting experience without compromising speed or increasing data consumption.
The new features added to Hype include:
- A built-in meme creator that allows users to create and share memes directly in chat.
- GIF support, making it easier for users to choose and share GIFs in chat.
- Link previews, which provide a snapshot of the website, header, and description when a link is sent or received.
Opera's Executive Vice President of Mobile Browsers Business Unit, Jørgen Arnesen, said, 'When we first released Hype, we raised the bar by redefining the feature set a browser should have. With Opera Mini and a Hype account, users can enjoy a browsing and chatting ecosystem tailored to their needs. Today we are raising the bar even further by adding new engaging features such as unique built-in meme creator, GIF support and link previews to make chatting even more fun.'
These new features are designed to enhance the user experience and make Hype a more engaging and fun platform for users.
