Opera incorporates Google

Google is now the default search option in Opera's mobile browsers.

Users of the full Opera Mobile or paired-down Opera Mini software will be presented with a Google search box on the browser start page.

The deal marks an extension of Opera's existing strategy, with Google the default search option on its desktop browsers for the last seven years.

The new mobile deal covers all territories except Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Opera CEO Jon von Tetzchner said: "Google and Opera have established a valuable relationship over the years and we look forward to continued collaboration on mobile products."