Opera 11.50 arrives with web app extensions

Opera 11.50 has arrived with web apps in the form of Speed Dial extensions.

Opera 11.50 introduces web apps via its Speed Dial feature, giving it more real-time functionality. Photo credit: Opera

Web apps are special sites written in HTML 5, CSS and JavaScript that allow developers to treat the browser as the coding platform. This means users can run games like Angry Birds or get real-time weather updates.

Other changes in Opera 11.50, released on Monday, include an interface tweak and support for password synchronisation in Opera Link. Engine improvements in the new version include broader HTML 5 support including session history and navigation, and faster CSS and SVG rendering for more stable image loading.

For more on this ZDNet UK-selected story, see Opera 11.50 earns Web apps powers on CNET News.