Recently Opera announced that they have submitted Opera Mini 5 to Apple for approval to be used on the iPhone.  Opera seems to think that their chances of having their new app get approved is pretty good as their new browser uses a proxy system to deliver web pages to the handset rather than render web pages on the handset itself.  While Apple has a history of disapproving applications for apps that mimic the behavior of native apps on the iPhone it will be interesting to see if Opera get their new web browser passed. 

As with any device having the chance for several options is usually a good thing and will force each company to produce a better product.  If Apple does in fact allow Opera’s new web browser to pass their application process it will be interesting to see how this browser works on the iPhone compared to the factory installed Safari browser iPhone customers utilize now. 

To me it sounds like this new Opera browser has the chance to be slightly quicker than the Safari browser is right now.  This would be a welcomed experience when I am using my iPhone.  Sometimes it can be quite frustrating when a website will not load quickly enough.  I would be very excited to test out the new Opera web browser to compare it to Safari.  If there is any chance of creating a faster web surfing experience while using my iPhone I am all for it.  But unfortunately it does not sound promising that Apple will actually approve of this new app since they have a track record of vetoing any app that mimics one they currently developed for the iPhone.

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