Browser maker Opera has integrated a native adblocker into both the stable versions of Opera for computers as well as Opera Mini for Android. According to the company it adblocking enables to speed up page loading by as much as 89% compared to browsers without ad blocking, and 45% faster than Chrome using adblock extensions. The browser maker adds that removing online ads will also save money on the data bill for mobile users, up to around 14%. Users can activate this feature under the ‘O’ menu in Opera Mini where users can turn the option on or off. On computers the adblocker can be enabled in settings, and can be deactivated for specific websites through the address bar. Like adblockers on Chrome, Opera will display the number of ads blocked. Note that Opera had launched its native built-in adblocker in March for desktop browser users. Opera’s ad-blocking feature is deactivated by default. While browsing, the browser will detect whether there are ads that can be blocked, and it will suggest enabling the ad-blocking feature. Other features introduced by Opera in the new update include the ability to add websites to the mobile home screen and a video pop out feature on computers. Opera VPN for all: Last month Opera started including a VPS service free of charge with its ‘Developer’ version of the browser. It allows Opera users to choose between the firm's VPN servers in the US, Canada, and Germany for now. The company mentioned that this would…
