More than 200 million Android users in Europe will soon be asked to choose their new favorite browser
March 20 2019 - 1:41PM
Soon, more than 200 million Android users in Europe will be able to
choose their favorite browser. In a blog post, Google has outlined
that it will “...do more to ensure that Android phone owners know
about the wide choice of browsers and search engines available to
download to their phones. This will involve asking users of
existing and new Android devices in Europe which browser and search
apps they would like to use.” The announcement follows a July 2018
decision of the European Commission which prompted Google to change
its licensing model for Google apps built for Android phones.
“Competition is essential for making better products. When
people get to make a choice between competing apps, they will be
able to choose the best app for their use, and not just the app
that is presented as the system default, “ said Krystian Kolondra,
EVP Opera browsers, “We believe this step on Android can help
Europeans more easily discover and choose their favorite
browser.”
As the only major browser maker based in Europe, we have over
many years invested significantly in the research and development
of our browsers. We provide our millions of users with privacy and
security for their web experience with features which have proven
important to Europeans, including a free VPN, ad-blocker and crypto
wallet. Over the last few years we have seen strong growth in
Europe. Now, with hundreds of millions of people about to freely
choose their desired browser app, we are optimistic about the
prospect of offering Europeans the opportunity to experience the
highest level of privacy and security by browsing the web with an
Opera browser.
About Opera
Founded in 1995 in Norway, Opera delivers browsers and AI-driven
digital content discovery solutions to more than 320 million people
worldwide. The company remains one of the most innovative browser
creators in the world. Opera is listed on Nasdaq under the OPRA
ticker symbol.
Julia Szyndzielorz
Email: julia.szyndzielorz@opera.com
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