In addition to multiple stability fixes, Opera Mobile 8.65 includes enhancements to its user interface, according to Opera. For example, the program now features the ability to search directly in the address bar.

Among changes aimed at improving the rendering of pages not designed for small screens, the program's fit-to-screen function is said to operate better on many pages. In addition, the "desktop" mode -- which lets users pan around a page -- now offers an 800 pixel minimum virtual screen width.

Opera Mobile 8.65
According to Opera, a "grab and scroll" feature also makes navigation more pleasant on touchscreen-equipped devices. Additionally, this new version of Opera Mobile adds support for Adobe's Flash Player 7 and Flash Lite software.

Other new features cited by Opera include:

• Text wrap in desktop mode
  
• Importation of Internet Explorer favorites
  
• Tabbed browsing
  
• Improved image support, and the ability to save images via th context menu
  
• A new skin and toolbar layout
  
• Links can be sent by email, SMS, or MMS

Opera Mobile 8.65 is said to run on Windows Mobile 6, 5, and 2003. Device owners can installed it using a desktop computer .MSI installer file, or by downloading it directly to the Windows Mobile device in the form of a .CAB file. It will operate free for 30 days, and costs $24 to register thereafter.

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