Beta for Opera's WebKit-based browser hits Google Play

Opera's newest attempt at a mobile browser is now live on Google Play. While still in beta, the browser has been completely retooled and is now based on WebKit. Unlike earlier, the browser lacks a Mini or Mobile moniker, and is simply named Opera Beta. You can grab it from Google Play for free.The browser's interface is radically different from its earlier incarnations. Instead of having the familiar navigation bars at the top and bottom, it instead goes for a design much like Chrome for Android. There is only one bar at the top, which houses all the controls. Even the speed dial has been redesigned to just show icons instead of a picture of the website.The homepage also contains compact icons or ‘apps’, which can be used to open pages directly. The URL and search bars have been combined to make the browsing experience simpler.

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