04Nov

Latest Firefox 4 Beta for Android sheds some file weight, outruns the default browser

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If you’ve been riding along with Mozilla through Firefox 4′s Beta period on either Android or Maemo, it’s time for a refresh. Just a few minutes ago, the team pushed out a rather hefty upgrade.

The new goods:

  • Localization: It’s now available in 10 different languages
  • Page loads are 40% faster than in the last build, and the SunSpider Javascript benchmark is clocking this one in at 25% faster than Android’s stock browser
  • Minor tweaks: Recently closed tabs can now be reopened, the memory usage requirements have been decreased, Geolocation support in Android, and “Improved Text Spacing”
  • This build takes up about 60% less filespace, though you’ve have to do the uninstall/reinstall dance if you’re coming from an old build and want that space back.
  • Multitouch zoom has been polished up for speed and accuracy

Ready to check it out? Here’s the download page.



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07Oct

Firefox for Android now available as Beta

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You know what it is. You know what it does. You know you want to give it a try… and now you can.

Caveats: it’s beta quality, so don’t expect it to be bug free. It only runs on Android 2.0+ devices, and it takes up a whopping 32MB on-board + an additional 12MB on your SD card.

You can see which devices it has been tested on here, and you can read all about the features and known issues here.

Finally, you can download it from here.

Let us know what you think of it vs the stock Android browser in the comments below.

[via Talk Android]



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26Sep

Firefox Home enhances Firefox desktop to iPhone browsing with updates

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The Mozilla app that syncs your desktop Firefox browsing sessions with your iPhone’s Safari browser got some updates this week. Firefox Home version 1.0.2. includes immediate access to desktop browsing tabs via the iPhone, faster search via Awesome bar support, quick bookmark access, Firefox history updating (one-way), and compatibility for Firefox Sync servers.

Has anyone given this free app whirl? If so, tell us what you think of it in the comments below.

Via: PhoneScoop

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16Jul

Firefox home officially released

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Earlier this month Firefox home was announced, and so the buzz began for all those fans. Today, your patience has been rewarded with its release in iTunes.

Those who are familiar with Firefox will be able to sync with their computers browser including your bookmarks, history and passwords. This will allow users to continue searching on their iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch where they left off at home. Though it may not be an actual browser like Safari or Internet Explorer, you will be able to take advantage of continuing searches where you left off and have access to all of your bar data and password information.

If you plan to use this app, users will need to set up a Firefox Sync account and can do so for free.

Firefox home is free to download.

Those of you who decide to take advantage of this app, let us know your experiences in the comments below. Will this program replace Safari for you?

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Via: iLounge

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02Jul

Firefox Sync, Firefox Home app for iPhone announced

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Are you an iPhone-using Firefox fan? Mozilla has some news that may make life a touch easier for you: the unveiling of Firefox Sync and a Firefox Home app for the iPhone.

Formerly known as Weave Sync, Firefox Sync is a browser add-on for the Firefox 4 desktop version. It makes your bookmarks, history, Awesome Bar data, passwords/form data and open tabs available to other Firefox-running computers and mobile gadgets.

The upcoming Firefox Home app for the iPhone uses FF Sync — for secure access to your bookmarks, open tabs and Awesome Bar content — and makes the info available to your iDevice. Firefox Home is not the same as a Firefox mobile web browser, but it does allow you to pick up an internet session started on your computer, and resume it where you left off on your mobile gadget — without starting from scratch.

Though there’s no word yet on when Firefox Home will be available, but Firefox Sync is downloadable now by clicking on this link.

Via: Mozilla

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