Opera Software has submitted a version of its browser software to the App Store, but it is unsure whether Apple will approve the application.
Opera, which holds a small portion of the browsing market in comparison to rivals Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, has found its niche among web-savvy, young internet users.
But its popularity may not be long for the iPhone. Apple is extremely strict about what apps appear on its website, and a rival browser up against the in-built Safari browser may be too much for the company.
However, Opera Software has said it sees no reason why the mini-browser should be rejected. It is also currently available on Windows phones. Opera claims the iPhone version can boast download speeds up to six times faster than Apple’s Safari.
Patrick Stafford is a freelance journalist and a former deputy editor of SmartCompany.
