Opera’s new browser gives you direct access to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger

Codenamed “Reborn”, re-design was built to enhance multitasking of core messaging apps

Earlier this year, Opera launched an experimental browser called Neon that incorporated messaging apps within the browser.

Opera has now added some features of its experimental browser in a major design overhaul.

Codenamed “Reborn”, the re-design was built to enhance multitasking of the core messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram.



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The apps can be pinned side-by-side or overlayed with a current tab in the browser. Built-in messaging can majorly reduce the need for desktop versions of messengers.

In a blog post, Opera announced that the design changes will include a dark and light theme visual background, placing particular emphasis on visual effect.

Opera Dark light Theme PHOTO: OPERA

StatCounter released Opera’s market share to stand at 3.54% and with a 5.03% share in mobile.



Opera still has a long way to go to compete with Google’s Chrome and Apple’s Safari but this could certainly be a stepping stone.

You can give the browser a try here.