Boys and girls, Opera Mini 4 has finally come out of beta and the official version is available for download from the Opera Mini web site.

Should you be using any of the betas, I'd strongly suggest an upgrade to this gold build. For version 3 users, you will be amazed at just what Opera has managed with this latest release - given that it's purely written in Java, making it compatible on most phones out there.

And if you have no clue as to what I'm blabbering on about, maybe it's time to check out OperaMini.com for yourself, and find out just what you're missing out on! :)

If you found the first beta to be impressive, then just wait till you try the second...

The best mobile web browser around has just gotten even better! Although still in "beta", the latest Opera Mini offering continues to improve on the user experience of accessing Internet sites through the mobile phone. Those of us who have first-hand experience with this Java-based app would (undoubtedly) appreciate the benefits, and the flexibilities, that it offers.

Code named 'Dimension', Opera Mini 4 "beta 2" adds a number of important features, which makes it an irresistible release to download and use. These include (but not limited to):

• Exclusive Blackberry device support: a new interface with better menus, which are now native from within the browser;
• Landscape display mode: widescreen display orientation now an option;
• Improved web search: a multi-search start page doesn't restrict you to a single search engine, as well as having the ability to creating your own one/s;
• Encryption support added (this was not available with the first beta); and
• Various tweaks: including a simplified settings page, improved image quality, and other fixes.

If you're still using v3.x of the Opera Mini browser, there's no better time to give this latest browser release a go, as encryption is once again available. Or for those who've yet to take the leap of faith, let me assure you with this thought: "Opera Mini will have your phone's built-in web browser for breakfast!"

To download, simply point your phone browser (before it gets consumed) to mini.opera.com/beta/ - and follow the on-screen instructions. For users of Blackberry and Palm devices, you can download the application from the Opera Mini Beta home page below.

Resources: Opera Mini beta homepage | New Features in Opera Mini 4 beta | Opera Mini 4 Beta changelog