Opera simplifies access to Aria AI assistant and adds new features

Two years ago, Norwegian company Opera introduced Aria, an AI assistant in its browser, created in collaboration with ChatGPT developers. Aria has since become available on all Android and iOS devices, and the Opera browser continues to gain new features.

Opera is now available on all Android and iOS devices.

Aria is now available without authorization

Opera has made using Aria even more convenient – now the assistant doesn’t require you to log in to your account! The new version of Opera for iOS also includes customizable widgets for the home screen. They give you quick access to key features like search, tabs, and of course, Aria.

Opera has made it even easier to use Aria.

Aria offers a host of AI tools that can now be used on the go even without logging into an account. Among the features:

• Voice input to ask questions without having to type, such as while working or driving.
• Generate images using Google’s Imagen 3 Fast model.
• Photo Analysis: you can take a picture and Aria will analyze the image, providing advanced features such as problem solving or code writing.

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Additional features of Aria include text creation, summarizing web pages, and answering various queries.

Limits for unauthorized users

If you use Aria without an account, the number of images generated is limited to five per day. Registered users get up to 30 images per day, as well as other privileges including the ability to save chat history.

Customizable widgets on iOS

The Opera update for iOS has added the ability to customize widgets on the iPhone’s home screen. You can now create quick shortcuts for searching, opening new tabs, incognito mode, or working with Aria.

And now you can customize your widgets by creating shortcuts for searching, opening new tabs, incognito mode, or Aria.

Customization is simple: hold down the Opera icon to open a menu for adding widgets. A long press also opens additional options, such as creating a new tab, a private window, or instantly launching a search.

Hold the icon to open a menu to add widgets.

Opera’s popularity growth in the EU

Opera has reported significant growth in the iOS browser’s audience, especially in the European Union. This is due to the EU’s decision to open up the Apple ecosystem, allowing users to install third-party browsers by default.

In addition, many iOS users interested in AI features are opting for alternative browsers like Opera or Chrome, as Apple’s proprietary AI is not yet available in the EU due to legal and regulatory restrictions.

Opera said it’s not yet available in the EU.