Opera One Adds Color-Coded Tab Islands and Rebuilds Its Browser AI

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Opera has released Opera One R3, an update that focuses on managing large numbers of tabs while tightening how its built-in AI understands browsing context. The release targets users who keep many tabs open for work, study, or research and want clearer separation between tasks.

The update builds on Opera's Tab Islands feature, which automatically groups tabs based on browsing activity. In R3, users can now name Tab Islands and assign colors to them, making it easier to distinguish between different tasks at a glance without manually creating tab groups.

Tab Islands get a clearer structure

Tab Islands are Opera's alternative to traditional tab groups. Instead of requiring setup, the browser clusters tabs automatically based on context, such as shopping, communication, or research. With R3, these clusters can be labeled and color-coded, reducing friction when switching between workflows during long browsing sessions.

Opera says the goal is to help users avoid losing focus when jumping between unrelated tasks.

AI rebuilt with better context awareness

Opera One R3 also rebuilds the browser's AI on a new engine derived from its experimental Neon browser. The AI can now operate within the scope of a single tab or an entire Tab Island, rather than pulling context from everything that is open.

This means prompts and questions relate only to the active task group. The behavior can be disabled in AI chat settings for users who prefer broader context. The AI can also answer questions about online videos, helping users find specific moments or understand content without watching an entire clip.

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[jasonX]

Very nice info. Thanks!