Pre-installed Opera Mini on select Indian Android phones, tablets coming soon

Opera Software has signed up with seven Indian mobile manufacturers to offerpre-installed Opera Mini mobile web browser on all their upcoming Android handsets, tablets and phabletsaccording to an official press release. The tie-up is with Celkon, Karbonn, Lava, Intex Fly and Zen, as well as on HCL ME tablets.

Opera Mini will therefore be the exclusive third-party browser to be pre-installed on all Android devices by Celkon, Karbonn, Lava and Intex. For Fly and Zen and HCL ME tablets.

Opera software has claimed that its Mini is the most widely used mobile web browser in the country.. “The number of Indians accessing the web from mobile devices is growing at a much faster rate than those using a computer. This unique environment has made it essential for handset manufacturers to ensure their upcoming mobile devices are web enabled and are ready to deliver the best browsing experience,” says Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software.

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“We are extremely pleased to work with these Indian mobile OEMs who have chosen Opera Mini for their devices based on Android, a very promising mobile OS for smartphones. A combination of affordable Android devices and smart applications such as Opera Mini will ensure that users enjoy a seamless browsing experience and encourage newbies to get on board the web express,” adds Boilesen.

You can check out the free Opera Mini browser for Android here.