In terms of third party browsers on the iPhone, there is nothing much to talk about as we we haven’t really seen anything yet due to Apple’s strict quality controls. However, stay tuned, today’s press release from Opera could change this trend if this popular smartphone browser Opera Mini is allowed to pass.

Opera Mini for the iPhone Preview at 2010 Mobile World Congress

Opera Software, maker of the world’s most popular mobile Web browser, plans to reveal Opera Mini for iPhone in an exclusive press and partner preview during the 2010 Mobile World Congress (MWC). Visit Opera’s exhibit in Hall 1, C44, to witness a new way to surf the Web on the iPhone — an experience that Opera promises will be fast, easy to use, and packed with favorite Opera features.

“We are thrilled to offer journalists and partners an exclusive preview of Opera Mini for iPhone during the year’s biggest mobile event,” said Jon von Tetzchner, Co-founder, Opera Software. “This is a unique opportunity to introduce the fast, feature-rich Opera Mini experience for the iPhone, and to showcase our latest beta releases of Opera Mobile and Opera Mini on other platforms and devices. Opera’s mission is to bring the Web to the world, and by making Opera Mini available on yet another platform, we are one step closer.”

Read the full press release.

So, what do you think – Will Apple allow Opera Mini to the iPhone? Leave your comments below.