Opera 93 stable news
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l33t4opera last edited by l33t4operaThe stable channel has been updated to 93.0.4585.11
;-)The blog post.
New Opera's flag #private-window-welcome-page-with-vpn(disabled - work in progress).
A new private window's welcome page design with VPN toggle.
Removed Opera's flag #snap-from-panel.
Chromium is updated to new major version 107.0.5304.88 and includes (among others) high-severity security fix for CVE-2022-3723: Type Confusion in V8.
As always, you can read about all public changes for this release in the full change log.
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iosaddict 0 last edited by
Why can't Opera keep itself up to date with Chromium? They always have to hold off an update until a certain time of the week or a release cycle, and very often not using the latest Chromium version available for that particular version.
Please like Brave browser.
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
@iosaddict-0 One of the reasons is that Opera isn't just a skin for Chromium, it has its own UI
Also, they need to check if the intake doesn't mess with something before releasing a build with it.
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iosaddict 0 last edited by iosaddict 0
@leocg this doesn't justify it fully. If it's a major version update like 107 -> 108, maybe, but a minor Chromium update with security fixes breaking Opera's UI, then it's really poor implementation from their part. They often release a stable update on a Thursday and not any other days, it suggests that they follow a rather strict routine than being flexible with incorporating updates.
I love Opera's UI that's why it's my preferred browser, but with Chromium browsers being the most popular browsers out there, I feel like it's increasingly risky if security updates aren't prompt. I'm seriously consider switching to Firefox. I just hope the Opera Desktop team listen.
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
@iosaddict-0 On every Chromium intake they (probably) need to do all the changes in the code needed for things to works as should, do tests, etc. We shouldn't underestimate the problems that a intake can cause.
Of course the should have specific days for releases, that's how serious companies work, but if they realize that an update should be released in a different day, they will do it.
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l33t4opera last edited by l33t4opera
New, important (security) update - 93.0.4585.21
;-)The blog post.
Selected changes, fixes and improvements:
- DNA-103046 Opera crashes with flag--with-feature:sidebar-autohide=off
- DNA-103320 Crash at chrome::FindBrowserByType(absl::optional)
- DNA-103375 [Workspaces] crash at absl::raw_log_internal::RawLog(absl::LogSeverity, char const*, int, char const*, …)
- DNA-103321 Tab preview causes freeze, when dragging tabs
- DNA-103107 Automatic Video pop-out for popular sport sites (World Cup)
- More changes in the change log
Chromium is updated to 107.0.5304.110, that provides several high-severity security fixes.
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l33t4opera last edited by
New update for Linux and Windows - 93.0.4585.37
;-)In this version you check auto hide option for the Sidebar, to enjoy wider view of the web - more info in the blog post.
Some changes, fixes and improvements:
- DNA-103042 Fix "Import from Firefox"
- DNA-103368 TikTok videos start to play automatically
- DNA-103535 Start page preview is not displayed
- DNA-102719 [Win Edge] not whole history is imported
- More changes in the change log
Chromium is updated to 107.0.5304.122.
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l33t4opera last edited by l33t4opera
Quick update for Mac - 93.0.4585.39
;-)
The blog post and the change log.It fixes freezes/crashes when using accessibility related features.
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l33t4opera last edited by l33t4opera
New update - 93.0.4585.64
;-)Main news in this version is Lucid Mode, video sharpening feature, that makes your streaming experience more enjoyable. No more pixelated faces or blurry images - more info in the blog post.
New Opera's flag #web3-guard-extension(disabled by default - work in progress).
Enables automatic download of this extension on startup.
Removed Opera's flag #vpn-pro.
Some changes, fixes and improvements:
- DNA-102969 The search popup doesn't work on some pages
- DNA-103296 "Force dark page" breaks QR code in WhatsApp
- DNA-103724 Video detach button don't wont to go away
- DNA-103770 Easy Setup switch doesn’t get updated
- More changes in the change log
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l33t4opera last edited by
Small, but important update - 93.0.4585.70
;-)
The blog post and the change log.This version provides security fix for CVE-2022-4262: Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome.
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