NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – Opera mini users will start to enjoy more privacy after the global browser announced new privacy enhancement measures with the introduction of Locked Mode.
The new Locked Mode allows users to set a PIN that is independent from the device’s main lock code, which secures their tabs, history, and stored data, thus granting them greater control over their mobile browsing.
Users will be able to share their phone with family and friends knowing that their data and browsing history are private and accessible only to them.
“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,” said Jørgen Arnesen, EVP of Mobile at Opera.
One will be able to switch between regular browsing and Locked Mode ensuring that sensitive personal information like medical or financial statements remain private.
Unlike in most browsers, Opera Mini users will be prompted to set a unique PIN that is different to their device PIN when activating Locked Mode for the first time.
Once Locked Mode is activated, all new tabs opened and data entered – such as URLs and search queries will be encrypted.
Tabs and data will only be visible when Locked Mode is active and unlocked with the correct PIN.
Browsing history within Locked Mode will remains inaccessible from the standard browsing mode.
Brand surveys in Kenya and Nigeria showed that privacy is the primary factor driving browser selection, with more than 90% of users citing it as crucial.
Previously, Opera Mini had introduced private downloads further boosting privacy protections.
