Opera One for iOS: Enhanced Tab Management and AI Integration

Opera One for iOS has been updated with improved tab management features, including new tab layouts, tab grouping, tab search, and intuitive UI with easy swiping. The update surpasses Safari and Chrome in managing multiple tabs and includes a redesigned tab management system. Aria, the company's free AI companion, has also been added to the bottom bar.

Opera has released a significant update to its iOS browser, Opera One, introducing a suite of advanced tab management features designed to address the growing issue of tab clutter among users. The update, which surpasses the capabilities of Safari and Chrome, includes new tab layouts, tab grouping, tab search, and an intuitive user interface with easy swiping. Additionally, the update incorporates Aria, the company's free AI companion, into the bottom bar for one-tap access.

The new tab management system in Opera One for iOS offers users the ability to customize their tab layout by choosing between grid and list views. The grid layout provides a balanced organization, allowing users to see multiple tabs at once with clear visual previews, while the list layout optimizes for quantity, providing a compact view that makes hundreds of tabs less overwhelming [2]. Users can easily switch between these layouts by tapping the leftmost icon in the bottom bar of the tab gallery [1].

The update also introduces tab grouping, enabling users to organize tabs into customizable groups for various activities such as planning a trip, managing work tasks, or comparing online purchases. This feature is available on both iPhone and iPad, where it resembles the desktop Tab Islands in Opera One [2]. To create a group, users can long-press a tab, select the desired tabs, and add them to a new, named, and color-coded group.

For users struggling to find specific tabs among many, a new search function has been added. A search icon in the tab gallery's bottom bar allows users to quickly find any tab by typing a keyword related to its title or URL [1].

The tab gallery interface has been redesigned for easier navigation, with intuitive swiping allowing users to quickly access regular tabs, private mode, and synced tabs from other devices [2]. The update also lets users customize the menu, hiding or rearranging options according to their individual preferences [1].

Beyond tab management, the update brings other significant improvements. Aria, Opera's built-in browser AI, now has a more convenient home in the middle of the bottom bar, providing one-tap access to a free AI-powered by Opera's own engine. The AI's answers have been improved and provide more information on topics such as recipes, gaming, or shopping [2].

This update marks a significant milestone in Opera's three decades of innovation in browser development, introducing the first step in advanced tab management for iOS. While these improvements in Opera One for iOS give users the most sophisticated tab functionalities available today, it is the starting point of a longer development path.

References:
[1] https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/03/opera-one-for-ios-has-a-new-version-and-its-all-about-tab-management-and-a-dash-of-ai/
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/opera-introduces-the-most-advanced-tab-management-system-and-layout-on-ios-ce7d59dade8bf120