Hey guys. I love Opera and have used it on my desktop extensively in the past even though I have not really ever used my account or Opera Link. I love the browser and love the company. Now, before I get into the beta I just want to thank you guys for thinking of us Windows Phone peeps. I know we are a small community compared to those of Android or iOS, but we are just as dedicated if not more so. So, yes, thank you for developing an app for WP. You guys are awesome.
I am currently using a Lumia 635. I am on WP8.1 Update 1 using the Developer Preview program. I am also on Nokia's Lumia Cyan firmware. I don't know if it is a memory issue or not, but when I first downloaded the app it was functional. Web pages would load, albeit slowly. However, later it got to where certain pages loading would crash the apps, and then later the app wouldn't load any pages. I just downloaded the update released today and am having the same problem. Other than that, here's some feedback from when the app was actually working.
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It seems like most (not all) sites want to load into their 'desktop' modes, which for some sites is fine and even preferred. But on my Lumia 635's 4.5" screen, it is no bueno for most sites. I cannot for the life of me find a setting with which to toggle between mobile and desktop site modes.
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While there should be a more intuitive way to add search engines like Bing than the method currently in play, there is a slight bug associated with choosing a search engine in landscape mode. On a small screen like mine, landscape mode is a must when viewing some websites. However, when I am in landscape mode I cannot choose a different search engine. When I click the arrow to change, the UI shows only the search engine currently selected and I cannot scroll up or down and select another. Not a huge issue just a rather minor annoyance.
I am sure there are more bugs and kinks to work out but so far I am very impressed. The layout is genuinely intuitive. Every function is easy to find and just a few taps away (no settings are buried two or three menus deep). Great stuff.