Opera revealed today that it will launch a new artificial intelligence browser based on its engine on the iOS platform in Europe. This Norwegian-based company announced this change following Apple’s decision to allow other browser engines to run on iOS, by the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in Europe. This change will enable developers to offer browsers not based on the WebKit engine.
Apple currently requires third-party browsers to use WebKit, the browser engine that powers its Safari browser. To comply with the DMA, Apple will start allowing developers to submit browsers not based on WebKit, including web browsers and developers providing in-app browsers for displaying web pages in iOS apps.
Opera says these changes will enable it to offer iPhone users an artificial intelligence alternative to Safari.
Jørgen Arnesen, Executive Vice President of Opera Mobile, said in a statement, “As a leading browser developer in Europe, we welcome the changes introduced by the DMA, aimed at promoting competition and offering iOS users a more diverse choice of browsers. We plan to achieve this goal with Opera One for iOS, centered on artificial intelligence. Furthermore, we are pleased to see Apple confirming the launch of a browser choice interface on iOS, making it easier for users to choose their preferred browser as the default on mobile devices.”
Arnesen continued to point out that Opera is “very excited about the new interoperability application form announced by Apple, which will allow developers to submit more applications for interoperability with the iPhone and iOS hardware and software features.”
The new browser is expected to debut in March, coinciding with the implementation of the DMA. Given that these changes only apply to the EU, Opera stated in a press release that it “strongly encourages Apple to offer these enhanced freedoms to iOS users globally.”
Opera did not provide more details about the upcoming browser but said it will soon announce a “significant investment” in a key artificial intelligence infrastructure project in Europe.
Last year, Opera launched the “Aria” artificial intelligence browser and redesigned its flagship desktop browser, renaming it Opera One, which will also be the name of the new iOS browser. At the time, Opera said some elements of the new browser would prepare it for an “AI-based generative future.”
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