Opera Software: Opera browser gets accepted for Apple iPhone

HELSINKI, April 13 (Reuters) - Apple has accepted distribution of Opera Software's Internet browser at its App Store for iPhone after a long review, the Norwegian company said on Tuesday.

Opera applied on March 23 for its mobile browser to be distributed on iPhone, seeking to crack a new and potentially lucrative market closely guarded by Apple.

Software applications for iPhone are reviewed usually within a week, developers say.

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