Opera Mini’s new Locked Mode adds an extra layer of protection for all of your browsing sessions

The new Locked Mode allows users to set a PIN that is independent from the device’s main lock code.

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Published onJune 3, 2024

published onJune 3, 2024

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In a time when digital tracks are as important as physical ones, Opera Mini has made big progress in protecting user privacy on devices that many people use together.

Picture giving your phone to someone else—with Locked Mode from Opera Mini, where you can browse with a PIN lock; this becomes possible without any worry about your private tabs or browsing history being seen by them.

This new aspect allows users to establish a special PIN unrelated to their device’s primary lock code. This indicates that any tabs, past, and information saved while in Locked Mode are reachable only after inserting the correct PIN.

It’s similar to having a personal safe inside your browser, and you are the sole person who can unlock it. Be it the papers on your money matters or health details, Locked Mode guarantees they are only for you to see.

Jørgen Arnesen, the EVP of Mobile at Opera,highlightedthat this change focuses on what users require most—privacy and security. It shows how committed Opera Mini is to changing how we use shared devices by creating a base for trustworthiness and dependability in mobile browsing.

Opera Mini’s new PIN-Locked Browsing and Private Downloads redefine how users experience the web on shared devices, ensuring that personal information remains personal. By focusing on what users need most – privacy and security – Opera Mini is setting new standards in mobile browsing.This commitment is transforming user interactions on shared devices, building a foundation of trust and reliability that stands at the forefront of the mobile industry.

Getting Locked Mode working is easy. You can turn it on from the O-Menu or tabs switcher view, which lets you switch between normal and secure browsing modes with just a click/tap.

PIN-locked browsing is not simply a feature but a solution for the widespread issue of unauthorized entry on shared devices. This characteristic guarantees that private information remains confidential, which answers the worries of 94% of mobile users who requested improved password protection features.

Opera Mini’s Locked Mode could change how we use mobile browsing on shared devices. It guarantees that personal data stays private and protected, representing a significant advancement in making the digital realm more secure and confidential.

Opera Mini’s new Locked Mode comes days after the company integratedGoogle’s Gemini into its AI-powered Aria browser, which allows users to generate images using their voices.

It’s a good time to be an Opera user.

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