Opera Mobile 9 to come out in first half 2008

We’ve got info that new Opera Mobile version number 9 to be preinstalled on WM-devices will come out in the first half of 2008, and Symbian UIQ smartphones with it will shipped later.

I’d remind you that Opera Mobile 9 was announced at World GSM Congress back in February 2007. The company expects to release versions for all main mobile platforms. The ninth version features “intelligent zoom”, widget support and advanced functionality with Ajax and Web 2.0. You can download the current version of Opera mobile here.

Apple to unveil its new ultra portable notebook at Macworld Expo 2008

According to Appleinsider, Apple plans to introduce a new ultra portable notebook. The new 13” device is 50% lighter and slimmer than the current 15” MacBook Pro. Among other reasons this is achieved due to the absence of an optical drive.

At the same time the Apple sub-note comes with a solid-state drive featuring lower power consumption and higher protection. Its display has a LED backlight, which ensures higher color saturation and effective light dispersion on the screen surface.

The Appleinsider reports that the new generation MacBook Pro will be unveiled at Macworld Expo in San Fransisco, January 15-18.