Opera Mini 5.1 Released for Windows Mobile Phones

Opera released the improved Opera Mini 5.1 for Windows Mobile. The new update brings better support for high resolution handsets, accelerometer support and the ability to set Opera Mini as the default browser. Opera Mini 5.1 has already been released for Java, Android and BlackBerry phones. Now available for Windows Mobile 2003 SE, 5.x and 6.x handsets, 
Opera Mini’s server backbone speeds up browsing while reducing the data transferred to the phone. For users roaming on expensive networks, or with pay-as-you-go data plans, Opera Mini can cut your mobile data bill by up to 90 percent. 
Jon von Tetzchner, Co-founder, Opera Software said, “Opera Mini 5.1 contains several key improvements for the millions of people with a Windows Mobile phone. The new Opera Mini is particularly vibrant and really takes advantage of high resolution screens. And, now that you can set Opera Mini as your default browser on a Windows Mobile phone, it is much easier to enjoy the speed boost and data compression. It is our way of making your Windows Mobile phone better.”
“We have worked days and nights to improve on every aspect of the browser. Some highlights include default browser functionality and support for more devices. A big thanks to all our users on Windows Mobile who have waited so patiently for this release,” the company notes on a post on the Opera Mini blog.

Opera Mini 5.1 features many compelling updates, including:
- Ability to set Opera Mini as default browser on the device.
- Support for g-sensor screen rotation on HTC and Samsung devices.
- Support for predictive input if the device supports it natively.
- Improved page layout on high-resolution screens.
- Improved kinetic scrolling.
- Alternative installer that works on Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PCdevices.
- Text input works on many more devices
- A host of bug fixes in Opera Mini browser core for stability and rendering accuracy.

New Feature:
    Ability to set Opera Mini as default browser on the device.
    Support for g-sensor screen rotation on HTC and Samsung devices.
    Support for predictive input if the device supports it natively.
    Improved page layout on high-resolution screens.
    Improved kinetic scrolling.
    Use HQVGA skin for devices with less than QVGA resolution.
    Installer is now signed with VeriSign so Opera Mini will be a trusted application on your handset.
    Alternative installer that works on Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC devices.
    Advanced configuration in registry for power-users (see here for more information).

Bug Fixed:
    Multitap input is working on 'classic' keypad devices.
    Input is working on qwerty keypad devices by Samsung and Amoi.
    Keypad shortcuts working on more devices.
    Ability to download files to memory card.
    Clock in Opera Mini is correct in all time zones now.
    Spanish locale is correctly detected.
    URLs and downloaded files can be passed to other applications as a platform request.
    Many bug fixes in Opera Mini browser core for stability and rendering accuracy.

Download Opera Mini 5.1 for Windows Mobile:

Opera Mini 5.1.cab for Windows Mobile (1.08 MB)
Opera Mini 5.1.cab for Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC (1.95 MB)