As a longtime mobile browser enthusiast, I've seen how larger smartphone screens can make one-handed use challenging—especially for web browsing. Opera Touch changes that with its thumb-friendly design, lightning-fast performance, and intuitive Quick Action Button (FAB). Available on both Android and iOS, it's optimized for single-handed operation without compromising speed or features.
Here are 11 expert tips to elevate your Opera Touch experience:
Beyond the FAB, Opera Touch offers powerful tools for enhanced browsing. Let's dive in.
Seamlessly continue browsing from phone to PC or Mac with My Flow—no Opera account required. Scan the QR code in desktop Opera to connect. Access open tabs via the My Feed icon in the FAB or address bar.
Share images or videos by long-pressing and selecting Send to My Flow. Items appear in the leftmost tab on your phone's home screen. It's incredibly smooth for cross-device workflows.
Enable Opera Touch's built-in ad blocker to eliminate intrusive ads that slow sites down. Go to Settings > Ad Blocking and toggle it on for cleaner, faster browsing.
Switch from Google to privacy-focused options like DuckDuckGo or Qwant. In Settings > Default search engine, choose from 11 integrated engines.
Protect your battery and performance from malicious cryptomining scripts. Enable Cryptocurrency Mining Protection in Settings to block them effortlessly.
Use Private mode to avoid saving history, cookies, or data. Access via the menu or long-press links to open in a private tab. Clear data anytime in Settings.
Activate Dark theme in Settings for a eye-friendly interface. While sites remain standard, UI elements turn dark—ideal for OLED screens to save battery.
Bypass endless cookie banners with the built-in blocker in Settings. Configure to accept necessary cookies for site compatibility.
No traditional bookmarks? Star sites via the menu for quick access on the home screen.
Customize your home screen by toggling off Top Sites in Settings, prioritizing your starred pages.
Tap Translate on foreign pages or set your preferred language in Settings > Translate language.
Toggle Desktop Site in the menu for full-featured desktop versions of mobile-limited sites.
Opera Touch excels in practical, one-handed browsing with smart privacy and performance tools. While it lacks advanced features like password management, it's perfect for quick sessions. For similar one-handed tips on Chrome for iOS, check our guide.
