The new browser is expected to debut in March, coinciding with the enforcement of the DMA. While these changes are only applicable in the European Union, Opera has urged Apple to extend these freedoms to iOS users worldwide. The company also hinted at a major investment in a key AI infrastructure project in Europe, but did not provide further details. Opera One will incorporate elements from its "Aria" browser AI and its flagship desktop browser, preparing it for a "generative AI-based future."
Key takeaways:
- Opera announced it will launch a new AI-powered browser for iOS in Europe, following Apple's decision to allow alternative browser engines on iOS due to the European Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- The changes will allow developers to offer browsers that are not based on the WebKit browser engine, which is currently required by Apple for third-party browsers.
- Opera's new browser, Opera One for iOS, is expected to debut in March when the DMA comes into effect. The company also plans to make a "major investment" in a key AI infrastructure project in Europe.
- Opera is urging Apple to implement these changes globally, not just in the European Union, to offer more freedom to iOS users around the world.