Internet has become home for people all over the globe. Most of the people love to use different web browsers and Mozilla Firefox is one of the most trustful web browsers available freely on the web. Very recently the new version of Mozilla Firefox 4 Beta has been launched.
Release notes for Firefox v4 outlines all the features which will surely impress the web developers and ordinary internet users. To know what exactly these features are, read on:
KEY FEATURES OF FIREFOX 4 WEB BROWSER:
- WebM and HD Video support.
- Enhanced privacy protection.
- New JS values for executing heavy, numeric code more efficiently for cleaner graphics and a better browsing experience.
- Multi-touch support for Windows 7.
- 3D the Web support with WebGL.
- Audio API through <video> and <audio> elements in HTML5.
- Retained layers for fast scrolling on complex web pages.
- XPCOM module improvements for better extensions framework and fast startup.
- Support for new CSS3 features like Transitions and Transformations.
- OpenType font.
- More Form features like list attributes and HTML5 validation.
- HTML5 parser with full support for web video, audio, drag & drop, and file handling.
- Web Console web pages analysis tool.
- JetPack SDK to develop add-ons which can be installed without restarting the browser.
- Full hardwareacceleration with Direct2D and Direct3D on Windows, XRender on Linux and OpenGL on Mac.
- Use SVG as images and backgrounds in Firefox.
- Better manage JavaScript objects with Compartments, offering improved cache utilization and garbage collection mechanisms for better security, memory management and overall performance.
- Crash protection from crash in the Adobe Flash, Apple Quicktime or Microsoft Silverlight plugins.
- HSTS for sites to request Firefox to automatically establish secure connections to their servers (https).
Download Firefox 4 Final version
WHAT’S NEW IN FIREFOX 4:
As you can see, many interface changes have been made to make usage a lot more user friendly. At the same time, great web development features have been added with a special focus on HTML 5. For a full list of features for developers, you can click here. No matter which browser turns out to be the best, as a user you have the opportunity to enjoy new features and explore the web.
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Sandeep@CuriousLittlePerson
Mar 22. 2011
Yeah – heard abt the recent firefox upgrade and the list of features they’ve come up with seem to be good
Thks for this write up and info.. will download this updated version..
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Swamykant
Mar 22. 2011
Hi Sandeep
I think it is no just good. It is better than any other browsers. This will be the next generation browser for sure. They even planned to release 5, 6 and 7 within 2011, which means still more good news are awaiting.
Thanks for sharing you views Sandeep
Fairooz @ TechnoTweaks
Mar 22. 2011
I use to be a Firefox user before, but now I’m a big fan of Chrome. I have a small netbook so the slim look of Chrome suits my small screen. Now since FireFox has launched their new version, i will make a try with it, and decide whether i’ll move back to FireFox itself. By reading this post about their awesome features, i can’t wait to check it out.
Thank you for sharing the features. I tweeted this post as well!
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Swamykant
Mar 22. 2011
Hi Fairooz.
I was also a sincere fan of Firefox but after Chrome becoming after day by day, I avoid it. But it is now right time to move to Firefox. There are many great features for developers and designers. I loved it.
Thanks for sharing your views.
Eddie Gear - The Guy With An Attitude
Mar 22. 2011
Swamykant, Nice list of features for the new upgrade. Thanks for sharing. Hey I have sent you a tweet. You are one of the bloggers with attitude in the upcoming series, Can you send me a small write up so that I can publish it. Waiting for your message.
Swamykant
Mar 23. 2011
I will check it Eddie. Thanks for your constant support. I need some time to come up with a writeup.
Dinesh @ DailyBlogMoney
Mar 22. 2011
The main improvement I can see is, the browser opens and close very faster than earlier versions. Browning speed also improved well.
Thinking a jump to Firefox from Google Chrome.
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Swamykant
Mar 23. 2011
I am also thinking of same. But there seems to be issue with add-ons.
shyam jos
Mar 23. 2011
i really love the new tabbed interface of firefox 4
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Swamykant
Mar 23. 2011
The new tabbed interface is really superb cool. I too loved it a lot. Also the pin as app is excellent functionality.. Have you tried it?