Nokia Ovi Browser Beta

Nokia is currently creating a new Browser, called Ovi Browser. For now, only Nokia S40 phones were given, and there is not likely a version for Symbian S60, Symbian^3 and Maemo ported. Symbian-based OS (from Nokia) is already equipped with a Netscape-based browser and Maemo has the Mozilla-based browser equipped. Okay, Nokia Beta Labs said that this browser has  a compression method over the air about 90%, somewhat similar to Opera Mini.

As documented, Nokia Beta Labs given the key features:

Key Features

• Fast page load times
• Over the air data usage reduced up to 90%
• Three view modes - Full Page View, Zoomed-in View, Column View
• Integrated search on start page with selectable list of search engines
• Favourites
• Browsing and Search history
• URL and Form auto completion
• Snap to text during scrolling
• Speed scrolling using numeric keypad
• Automatically jumps to the main content on a page to reduce scrolling
• One click jump to login and search in Column View
• Page segmentation in Column View to simplify navigation

Somewhat similar to Opera Mini, isn’t it. The Over The Air compression method is patented and only Opera Software ASA has the patent. So, I think the Ovi Browser is based on Opera Engine. However, the interface is also somewhat similar. Want to be compared? You can take a look on these pictures (left: Opera Mini 4.2, right: Ovi Browser Beta):

 

Compare these pictures, yes just compare. Is it similar in interface?

Yes, as I thought, this is similar and use the same engine. We’ll see. Oh, for those S40 users who want to try, you can navigate here and don’t forget to sign in with your Nokia Accounts in order to download.

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