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Mozilla releases Firefox 19, adds built-in PDF viewer

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by Colton Kaiser on
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Firefox for Android has finally received a hefty update from the folks at Mozilla today, bringing massive improvements like a built-in PDF viewer to the third-party browser. The new build, version 19, also brings native support for themes, allowing Android users to customize a large portion of their browsing experience.

While most enhancements have been made to the mobile version, desktop users will also notice a few improvements like speed improvements and lower hardware requirements. Be sure to hit the download link after the break to get in on the action. » Read the rest

Firefox for Android gets update to include new Reader Mode, performance and security enhancements

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by Jeff Causey on
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Long-time Firefox users who enjoy both the desktop and mobile versions will be pleased to know Mozilla is working to keep the mobile version’s updates consistent with the desktop version. Mozilla was not the fastest developer in bringing their web browser to Android devices, but now that they have it available, they certainly seem to be moving ahead at full speed in supporting it and trying to keep it up-to-date. Yesterday they released an update to bring it up to version 16, which puts it slightly ahead of the desktop version which saw version 16 released today and updates have not yet rolled out to all users. » Read the rest

Firefox browser for Android updated, Brings native UI for tablets and much needed speed

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by Macky Evangelista on
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One of Android’s most popular 3rd party browsers has recently been updated and brings in some much needed speed along with a native UI for tablets. Here’s some of what you can expect:

  • Native UI for tablets, including faster startup and a beautiful new Awesome Bar!
  • Desktop sites can now be requested from the menu
  • Even better tabs experience – now includes swipe to close
  • Find in page implemented
  • Support for SPDY networking protocol v3
  • Bookmarks and history can now be imported from the stock browser in the Settings

The update definitely brings a better overall experience for tablet users. Panning and interacting through pages should give you a better overall experience. The update is now live and ready for consumers. Have you guys tried this new update yet? If so, tell us your experience with it!

QR code and download link will be available after the break.

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Mozilla announces the new Firefox for Android

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by Robert Nazarian on
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Last week Mozilla teased that something big was coming this week, and just like that it’s next week. Mozilla just unveiled the new Firefox for Android. It’s been available as a beta for some time now, but it’s now official and in the Google Play Store. They say it’s “screaming fast” with everything from startup and page load times to panning and zooming.

To help them make Firefox two times faster than the stock browser, they created a new benchmark called Eideticker. It measures the actual Web experience and it helped them maximize speed.

As you would expect Firefox Sync brings all your browsing history, bookmarks, passwords, and form data to your Android phone. As with most third party browsers, Firefox for Android features tabbed browsing as well.

Last but not least, Firefox for Android supports HTML5 including the ability to play their BrowserQuest multi-player role playing game.

Hit the break for a video, download links, and the full presser

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Mozilla tweets and teases about something BIG coming to Firefox for Android

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by Jeff Causey on
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Earlier today, Twitter followers of the @Firefox account were teased with the following announcement regarding Firefox for Android:

‪#Firefox‬ for ‪#Android‬. Something BIG is coming your way next week.

A link included in the tweet took readers to the graphic at the top of this story showing the Android robot peeking out from behind a mobile device filled with the Firefox logo on the screen.

What could this BIG news be? Reaction to the tease appears to be subdued.  Mozilla fans will likely be on the lookout next week at Google I/O and we will be on scene in case details on this BIG development emerge.  We will keep an eye open for further news and report as more information is available.  As a long-time Firefox user, I am hopeful Mozilla is able to make a big splash and generate some buzz around their browser on the Android platform.

source: @Firefox

Android Browser Now Most Popular Mobile Browser

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by Ed Caggiani on
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With all the options Android users have for browsers, from Firefox to Dolphin to Chrome, it’s still not that surprising that the most used is the stock Android browser that comes pre-installed on most Android devices. But how does it stack up over all mobile browsers on all platforms? Apparently, very well, according to the latest statistics report from analytics firm StatCounter.

The Android browser has finally taken the lead over its competitors this month with a 22.67% share, and is now the top mobile browser in the world. Opera comes in a close second at 21.7%, followed by Apple’s 21.06%. This is a 2.47% increase over last year, when the Android browser ended up at 20.2%. Opera dropped from last year’s 24.22%, while Apple’s Safari browser increased from December’s 18.41%.

Nokia came in next at 11.24%, followed by Blackberry at 6.53%, but each is generally trending downward, the latter’s chart looking like a good hill to sled down. Check out the chart after the break.

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Dolphin Partners With Evernote, Brings Two Plugins to Dolphin Browser

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by Jack Holt on
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Dolphin Browser is one of the better Android browsers out there and they look to add more functionality to an already function rich experience. They have announced a partnership with the folks at Evernote that adds two new plugins to their browser. Both Evernote and Skitch will be integrated and allow you to annotate web page screenshots and save them automatically to your account. Desktop web browsers already have this and it’s a good move to bring it to mobile browsers. This should certainly beef up their browser in regards to its competition with both Firefox and Opera browsers. If you haven’t already, hit the break below to get Dolphin and the two browser plugins.  » Read the rest

Firefox Nightlies Incorporate Flash Despite Adobe Discontinuing It

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by Jack Holt on
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Adobe discontinuing Flash support for mobile browsers came as a shock for most when the announcement was made. What is even more surprising is that even with this announcement Firefox has implemented the plug-in into its nightly builds. While those who have installed the mobile version of the popular web browser have been calling it for a while now, even developers are puzzled. Dknite was quoted to say in his blog:

“Since Firefox’s for Android inception back in March 2010, the top request and comment is ‘We want Flash, We Want Flash!’  Why people want that buggy plugin still floors me today, but Mozilla’s heard you loud and clear.”

So while I haven’t tested this personally, those of you interested in taking it for a test run can download the file below and let us know what you think of it in the comments section. Make sure that when you go to manually install it, that you have the Unknown Sources option checked under the application area of your settings.  With Flash being discontinued it will be interesting to see how long flash support will remain in any of the browsers. Who knows, maybe Sibblingz Spaceport 3.0 will take the place of Flash down the road.

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Native Firefox On Its Way To Android

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Firefox for Android is all set for some major improvements. The engineering team has been hard at work developing a port of Firefox to a Native Java Application. Among the improvements are “startup performance, responsiveness and a much more fuller, native experience”. One thing you’ll immediately notice is the UI of the browser. It looks modern and sleek. Every action from scrolling through pages to opening up new links is smooth and fluid. Like any beta, it’s got it’s fair share of bugs and small issues, but they’ll be worked out sooner than later.

The Native Java App port of Firefox (known as Nightly) is available as a beta today as a ‘Testday’. If your phone has sideloading enabled, download it, test it out, and give your feedback to the guys and gals hard at work to make our internet experience just a little bit better. Expect Native Firefox to be released sometime in Q1 2012.

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Firefox nightlies for Android tablets now available

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by Robert Nazarian on
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A couple of weeks ago we showed you Firefox for tablets, but it wasn’t ready for primetime. We’re happy to report that nightly builds are now available, but please understand that nightlies means that it is far from finished. The good news is that with Mozilla’s open-development, these nightlies will eventually result in a finished product as users contribute in the process. So far we are hearing good things about it.

To get in on the testing hit the source link.

[via mozilla]

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