Posts made by MrTeatime

@Chi-oma I’m really glad you found my suggestion helpful! Your experience perfectly illustrates why customization is so important—not everyone wants a super-professional or overly casual AI, and having to manually adjust it every time can be frustrating and disrupt the flow of work.

A customizable approach would fix this inconsistency, making Aria feel like a truly personal AI assistant that adapts naturally to each user’s preferences. Whether someone prefers a neutral, professional, or casual tone, they wouldn’t have to constantly remind Aria of their choice—it would just work the way they want from the start.

I really hope the Opera team takes this into account because it would elevate Aria’s user experience to a whole new level. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and fingers crossed that we see this feature in future updates!

@mohamedsalah That’s fantastic to hear! I really appreciate that you’re looking for ways to refine and improve tab management in Opera Air.

I have to say, though—I’m genuinely surprised that Tab Islands didn’t make it into Opera Air from day one! Given how well they align with the philosophy of a mindful and clutter-free browsing experience, I would have expected them to be a core feature right from the start.

But knowing that you’re working on enhancing the tab management experience gives me hope that something exciting is on the way. I’ll be eagerly waiting to see how Opera Air evolves—thanks for the great work and for keeping us in the loop!

Best,
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

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