wraggster
April 27th, 2012, 01:04
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/04/opera4-26.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/opera-beta-version-12/)Similar to that other, foxy browser (http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/firefox-12-now-available-for-download-windows-users-get-silent/), Opera reached numerical version 12 (although in beta form), promising to be as fast and smooth as it's ever been. Included in the new revision are a slew of under-the-hood enhancements, along with a few cosmetic alterations. For starters, Opera (http://www.engadget.com/tag/opera+browser/) 12 now offers complete 64-bit compatibility for both Mac and Windows, while "experimental" hardware acceleration and WebGL support are also in tow. Furthermore, the browser added a "smarter" tab-loading sequence, speed improvements for faster page uploads and a way to customize the look with a bundle of new themes -- of course, you can create your own as well. As for the backend tweaks, Opera announced it's abandoning its Unite and Widgets features in favor of an extension-driven model. Those of you eager to take it for a spin can hit the Opera link below to get started.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/opera-beta-version-12/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/opera-beta-version-12/