Opera Software has announced that the Opera browser will be shipped on the new Casio W31CA from KDDI, Japan's largest 3G operator. The Casio W31CA is a multi-functional 3G phone with a large 2.6 inch QVGA display, a 3.2 megapixel camera and full Internet and E-mail capabilities. Opera is currently offered on four KDDI handsets, with more to come. Opera recognizes the growing interest in full Internet access on mobile devices and see the Opera browser becoming the primary application to deliver compelling services and Web content to 3G subscribers worldwide. Opera signed an agreement with KDDI in August 2004 to deliver the Opera Web browser on KDDI's 3G network in Japan. The successful Casio W21CA, released in December 2004, was the first KDDI phone to be shipped with Opera, making Opera the first full Internet browser active on the Japanese 3G network. KDDI has chosen Opera to fulfill the promise of 3G capabilities. The Casio W31CA with Opera will be available in Japan on July 29, 2005.
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