Opera revealed immediately that it’ll launch a brand new AI-powered browser constructed by itself engine for iOS in Europe. The Norway-based firm introduced the change following the information that Apple goes to permit various browser engines to run on iOS on account of the necessities of the European Digital Markets Act (DMA). The adjustments will permit builders to supply browsers that aren’t based mostly on the WebKit browser engine.

Apple at present requires third-party browsers to make use of WebKit, which is identical browser engine that underpins its personal Safari browser. As a way to adjust to the DMA, Apple will start permitting builders to submit non-WebKit-based browsers, for each net browser apps and for builders providing in-app browsers for displaying net pages inside their iOS apps.

Opera says the adjustments will permit it to supply iPhone customers with an AI-powered various to Safari.

“Because the main European browser developer, we embrace the adjustments launched by the DMA, geared toward fostering competitors and providing customers a extra numerous number of browsers on iOS,” stated Jørgen Arnesen, EVP Cell at Opera, in an announcement. “We intend to ship on this with the AI-centric Opera One for iOS. Moreover, we’re excited to see the affirmation that Apple can even implement a browser alternative display for iOS, making it simpler for customers to decide on their favourite browser as default additionally on their cellular units.”

Arnesen went on to notice that Opera is “very excited in regards to the new interoperability request kind Apple introduced, that may permit builders to submit extra requests for interoperability with iPhone and iOS {hardware} and software program options.”

The brand new browser is predicted to debut in March, which is when the DMA goes to kick in. Provided that the adjustments are solely being utilized within the European Union, Opera stated in a press launch that it “strongly encourages Apple to implement these augmented freedoms to iOS customers across the globe.”

Opera didn’t present any additional particulars in regards to the upcoming browser, however stated it can quickly be saying a “main funding” in a key AI infrastructure venture in Europe.

Final yr, Opera launched its “Aria” browser AI and redesigned its flagship desktop browser and known as it Opera One, which can even be the title of the brand new iOS browser. On the time, Opera stated the brand new browser has parts that may make it prepared for a “generative AI-based future.”