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The new Opera Air looks fantastic, and its mindfulness philosophy is exactly what has been missing in the world of browsers. In this context, I strongly believe that Tab Islands, already available in other Opera versions, are an essential feature that should be included in Opera Air as soon as possible.

Mindfulness means acting with intention and organization – but how can you achieve that when dozens of open tabs create chaos? Tab Islands allow users to group related pages into logical clusters, making navigation easier and reducing information overload. This helps users stay focused without being overwhelmed by a cluttered browsing experience.

Moreover, Tab Islands would perfectly complement Opera Air’s lightweight and clean aesthetic. The ability to flexibly manage tabs, collapse them into readable groups, and switch between them efficiently would further reinforce Opera Air’s vision of a calm and harmonious browsing experience.

Are there any plans to introduce this feature in Opera Air? I really hope so, as it would truly enhance how we use this browser!

Best regards,
Łukasz

Hey Opera team!

Aria is a fantastic addition to Opera’s ecosystem, bringing AI-powered assistance directly into the browsing experience. However, to truly align with the principles of mindfulness and intentionality, I believe Aria would greatly benefit from a custom instructions feature, similar to the "Custom Instructions" available in some AI models.

Why is this important, especially in the context of mindfulness? Because consistency and personalization reduce cognitive load and improve focus. Right now, every interaction with Aria starts fresh, requiring users to rephrase their expectations, style preferences, or recurring needs. By allowing users to define persistent communication settings—such as preferred tone, depth of answers, or even specific interests—Aria could provide a much more seamless and efficient experience.

Imagine being able to predefine:

Preferred level of detail in responses (brief, medium, or in-depth)
Specific topics of interest (e.g., prioritizing coding, business insights, or mindfulness tips)
A preferred conversational style (formal, casual, structured, etc.)
Any recurring preferences (e.g., always summarizing long articles or formatting code snippets in a specific way)
This would allow users to interact with Aria in a way that feels intuitive, natural, and free from repetitive adjustments, making it a truly mindful AI assistant. Customization would also make Aria more effective for professionals, students, and everyday users who want their AI assistant to adapt to their needs rather than the other way around.

Are there any plans to introduce this level of personalization in Aria? It would be a game-changer for mindful, distraction-free browsing and AI interactions!

Looking forward to your thoughts, and thanks for the continuous innovation!

Best,
Łukasz

Hey Opera team!

I’m really impressed with the idea behind Opera Air as a minimalistic, mindfulness-focused browser. However, the more I use it, the more I feel the absence of one crucial feature – Split Screen, which is available in other Opera versions.

Why would Split Screen fit perfectly into Opera Air’s philosophy? Because it’s the best way to enable intentional, structured multitasking. Sometimes, you need to work with two pages at once – for example, taking notes on one screen while reading an article on the other. Without Split Screen, users constantly switch between tabs, breaking their focus and disrupting their workflow. The ability to view two pages side by side allows for smoother, more organized work without unnecessary distractions.

Additionally, this feature would align perfectly with Opera Air’s core ideas: no need for multiple windows, better workspace organization, and less cognitive overload. I’d love to know if there are any plans to introduce it in future updates. It would be a game-changer for those who appreciate a calm browsing experience but also need efficient multitasking!

Thanks for the great work, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Łukasz