Security News > 2024 > March > Opera sees big jump in EU users on iOS, Android after DMA update
With iOS 17.4, Apple introduced a new choice screen that asks EU users to select a default web browser from a list of randomly listed browsers, including Opera.
Google also rolled out a similar browser choice screen to Android users on March 6th, which will be shown during the initial setup of an Android smartphone or tablet.
This data suggests a growing interest among iOS users in exploring browser alternatives like Opera.
The Android version of Opera also experienced a boost, especially in France, where new user inflow rose by 54% on the day the browser choice screen was introduced.
These findings are supported by an Opera survey conducted before March 6th, which showed that 80% of European smartphone users were open to trying a new browser.
Opera is not the only browser company experiencing growth since the new DMA changes went into effect.
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