Opera 55 Web Browser Enters Beta with Support for Installing Chrome Extensions

The Chromium-based Opera web browser continues development with two upcoming versions, Opera 55 and Opera 56, and the former recently entered beta testing with a bunch of goodies.

Based on Chromium 68.0.3440.42, Opera 55 beta introduces a revamped settings page that promises to help users better and easier configure their favorite web browser by splitting the settings into two categories, namely basic and advanced. Also, users will now be able to search for specific settings via the integrated search bar.

Opera 55 beta also adds a redesigned badge pop-up for website settings, which includes all the important information you need to know about a current web page you're visiting, such as if the connection is secure, used content settings and cookies, available certificates, and more.

The new badge pop-up also contains additional buttons for adjusting the content settings of the current web page, including background sync, Flash Player settings, clipboard access, and... (read more)

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