Development continues on the new Webkit-based version of the Opera web browser. Version 17 was announced today. This version adds pinned tabs, startup options and custom search engine support.

Purists can still download the classic version 12.x Opera. It remains to be seen how many of the features lost in the transition from the Presto-based browser will be added to the Webkit-based browser. So far there’s plenty missing, including bookmarks, the sidebar and proper tab control.