Chrome may be the default browser on Android, but more people are trying this instead
Opera is experiencing a surge in mobile usage across the US and UK as users seek alternatives to default browsers on Android and iOS.
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The brief
Opera Mobile is seeing accelerated growth in the United States and the United Kingdom. According to reports from Morningstar, this growth has reached 48% across these two regions as users shift away from default options on iOS and Android devices.
Coverage from Digital Trends, 9to5Mac, and Android Central emphasizes that users are willing to switch browsers when provided with a choice. Thurrott.com specifically notes the surge in usage within the US and UK markets.
Future developments center on whether this growth trend continues as more iPhone and Android users seek browser alternatives.
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Quick answers
Which regions are seeing the most growth for Opera Mobile?
The United States and the United Kingdom.
What is the reported growth rate for Opera in these regions?
According to Morningstar, mobile growth has accelerated by 48% across the UK and US.
Which platforms are seeing a shift in browser usage?
Users on both Android and iOS are seeking alternatives to their default browsers.
Coverage (5)
- Opera Mobile Usage Surges in the U.S. and UK Thurrott.com · 18h ago
- Opera's mobile growth accelerates 48% across the UK and the US as more users seek Android and iOS browser alternatives Morningstar · 18h ago
- Opera’s growth shows users will switch browsers when given a choice Digital Trends · 18h ago
- Opera gains ground among iPhone users in the US and UK 9to5Mac · 18h ago
- Chrome may be the default browser on Android, but more people are trying this instead Android Central · 18h ago broke it first
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