This archive report was first published on 25 September 2019.
Opera Mini, a popular browser used by over 100 million people, has introduced an offline file sharing feature that enables users to transfer files between nearby devices at Wi-Fi speeds.
According to Krystian Kolondra, Head of Browsers at Opera, this feature eliminates the need for a dedicated file sharing app, allowing users to share files at high speeds without worrying about low speeds or expensive mobile data.
The offline file sharing feature works by establishing a direct Wi-Fi connection between nearby devices, creating a temporary private network for fast and secure file transfer.
To start sending or receiving files, users can go to the File Sharing menu and choose Send or Receive. Opera Mini will display a QR code for the nearby device to scan, connecting the devices.
Once a file is successfully transferred, the sender will be notified and the receiver will be able to access the file in the Received tab shown in Opera Mini.
Opera Mini's unique download manager helps users identify downloads from various websites and accelerates the download speed, providing a unique combination of faster browsing, faster downloads, and faster sharing.
With its data compression capabilities, Opera Mini is the popular browser of choice for over 100 million people, reducing the amount of data used when browsing to as little as 10% of its original amount.
According to Opera's data compression test, the extreme mode of the data compression technology in Opera Mini is capable of saving up to 90% of mobile data, allowing people to browse up to nine times longer on the same data package compared to other browsers with no data compression.
Published on September 25, 2019.
