Opera Now Natively Supports Windows on ARM Systems

TechNews, May 16- Opera now natively supports Windows on ARM systems, and starting today, Opera users can download a new developer version optimized for the ARM64 architecture on Windows.

According to an official blog post, the ARM-optimized Opera scored double that of the emulator version in Speedometer performance tests, promising users the best user experience, especially on the latest ARM-based Windows computers.

Thanks to support from Microsoft's AppAssure team and Qualcomm, the latest Opera version runs over two times faster on next-gen computers. Opera aims to provide the best experience for all devices, including the latest Windows computers powered by Snapdragon processors.

In addition to improved performance, Opera for ARM also promises better energy efficiency. The company claims that users can maximize battery life on Snapdragon X series-powered computers by combining the energy-saving design of the processor with the browser's built-in power-saving mode. Existing ARM chip computer users can also expect significant boosts in performance and energy efficiency.

Currently, the Opera browser for Windows on ARM is only available in the developer channel, but a stable version should be released soon.

Microsoft and Qualcomm are gearing up to launch a series of AI personal computers powered by Snapdragon X processors later this year to compete with Apple's M series processors. Developers seem to be supporting this move, with Google recently releasing a native ARM64 version of the Chrome browser, which is a significant development for the world's most popular browser.

The first batch of AI personal computers with Snapdragon X chips will be unveiled at a Microsoft event on May 20.