Opera shared an update that reshapes the browser offered for Android devices. This new version 89 brings a radical change in tab management. It includes remarkable innovations, especially for users who keep multiple tabs open at the same time. In the center of these changes Tab islands The system called.
With the new system, users can now group open tabs. Each tab is called a “island ve and these islands can be arranged according to the user request. It is enough to drag a tab on another tab by pressing a long press. In this way, both visually and functionally more regular screening is possible.
The system created based on the user’s tab habits makes the browser more functional
According to the data shared by Opera officials, most of the users keep dozens of tabs open at the same time. 25 percent work with more than 30 tabs, 15 percent of less than 15 percent is not content with. It is stated that the existing tab system is insufficient to manage this density. Opera has developed a new solution in response to this need.
Apart from the Tab Islands, the update contains other features. Transition between different tab layouts can be made; Cyclic view, grilled view or classic list view can be preferred. In this way, the user can choose the appropriate order. Priority is given to visuality and ease of access.
Everything is not limited to this, users can now search in open tabs. It is not necessary to walk around all the tabs in particular to reach a specific tab together. Recently closed tabs can be reopened. The sound of the tabs can also be closed collectively.
The browser automatically adds new tabs to the island when the connections are long pressed. Thus, the tabs related to the subject are grouped automatically. A more regular structure is obtained without the need for user intervention. In addition, the created tab is called re -named.
Opera’s tab approach is not new, but it dates back to the past. For the first time in 1996, the company integrated the tab system to the browser. Multiple Document Interface He was using his structure. This structure in 2000 Tabbed Document Interface took his name. The foundation of today’s tab systems was laid at that time.
With the new management system it offers on mobile, Opera carries the functionality on the desktop to Android. The update can currently be downloaded through the play store for Turkey. Android works smoothly on devices that support versions of 12 and above. The update is completely free of charge.
How this new system will be met in the long run will depend on user habits. However, it is clear that it offers practicality for multi -tab use in the browser. Despite everything, user feedback will determine the future aspect of the system. It is not known whether the company will carry this system to other platforms in the future.
The tab is particularly important for users who make productivity -oriented scanning on mobile. It makes page transitions faster and facilitates access to content. It is an additional advantage to reduce visual confusion. Today, the fact that browsers become more customized makes such steps more meaningful.