Mozilla has just released Firefox 5 Aurora, the post-nightly build of Firefox 5.0 and has also introduced new channels for rapid Firefox releases. In a blog post today, Mozilla elaborated the Aurora channel for Firefox release, saying that:
Today, we launch the Aurora channel as part of a broader initiative to create channels which deliver features to users at various levels of quality and polish. The Aurora channel is where users can test the latest features and innovations. Users can expect an increase in polish from the raw, cutting edge features in our nightly builds. Aurora releases may not be as stable as beta or final releases.
So, if you want to try the latest Aurora. Here’s the download link:
Mozilla has just released Firefox 4 RC for download. I won’t be surprised if you want to run Firefox 4 and 3 simultaneously. Fortunately, there’s a workaround that lets you run Firefox 4 and 3 side by side. All you have to do is to assign a different profile to either of 2 Firefox versions and you’re done.
Here’s the guide:
How to Run Firefox 4 and 3 Simultaneously
Important: We’re assuming you have Firefox 3 installed. Now you got to install Firefox 4 at a different location.
Step 1: Download Firefox 4 RC and launch the setup
Step 2: Opt for “Custom” installation option and click Next
Step 3: When it asks for Destination Folder, specify a different path, for example:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox 4
It’s because Firefox 3.6 would be installed in default path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox.
Step 4: Click Next and install the Firefox.
When installation completes:
Step 5: Press Window key + R to open the Run menu, type this:
This will open Firefox Profile Manager that will allow you to add / remove Firefox Profiles.
Step 6: Create a new Profile and name it (I named it FF4). It’s also recommended to rename the default profile, I renamed it to FF3.
Step 7: Create Desktop shortcuts for both Firefox 3 and Firefox 4.
Step 8: Right click on Firefox 4 shortcut and click on Properties.
Step 9: In the Target field, add this text at the end:
-p FF4 -no-remote
FF4 = name of the profile.
See the screenshot below for help.
Now click OK.
Now when FF4 profile has been assigned to Firefox 4, you need to assign FF3 profile to Firefox 3.
Step 10: Repeat the steps 8 and 9 for Firefox 3 shortcut.
That’s it. Now you can run Firefox 4 and Firefox 3 simultaneously, side by side. To test it, click on both of the shortcuts one by one. You will notice that 2 Firefox windows will open. Here is the video guide, if you need any further help:
Firefox 4 is finally out of betas. You can now download Firefox 4 RC (Release Candidate) from Mozilla website. Mozilla have been working on Firefox 4 for quite some time now and they have finally rolled out a newer version of Firefox with enhanced look & feel. Here are the download links:
Firefox for Android & Nokia N900 is here. Mozilla has rolled out Alpha version of Fennec for Android & Nokia N900. Fennec is the codename for Firefox Mobile and alpha version is available for download and testing.
Fennec for Nokia N900 & Android brings support for Add-ons and is the first mobile browser to support add-ons. It comes with lot more features like Firefox Sync.
Mozilla has released Firefox 3.6.7, an update to Firefox 3.6 browser. You can update to the latest version by using Firefox built-in updater or can download Firefox 3.6.7 from Mozilla website.
Here are release notes for Firefox 3.6.7:
Firefox 3.6.7 fixes the following issues found in previous versions of Firefox 3.6:
Mozilla have just rolled out Firefox 4 Beta 1 and made it available for public download. Firefox 4 includes handful of new features, tweaks and enhancements. You could already download Firefox 4 Beta 1 from Mozilla FTP servers but now when its released for public, you can download it from Mozilla Firefox website Beta section (download link given at the end). Here is brief list of what is coming with Firefox 4:
Crash Protection
Enhanced Privacy
HTML5 Parser
New Add-ons Manager
Hardware Accelerated HD Video
and many many more.
So what are you waiting for. Give it a try, download Firefox 4 Beta 1.
More details about Firefox 4 features can be found on Mozilla Blog.
64 bit version of Firefox 4.0 for Windows 7 and Vista is now available for download. This is the first time Mozilla have launched x64 version of Firefox that can run on 64 bit Windows 7 and Vista. Prior to that, only Internet Explorer supports 64 bit OS versions but now Mozilla have also joined in with their newly launched Firefox 4.0. This is pre alpha release of the browser though but should work well. Download filename “Firefox-3.7a5pre.en-US.win64-x86_64” is bit confusing though as it includes Firefox 3.7 but it actually is Firefox 4.0 in disguise.
In a blog post, Mozilla has expressed that they’re working on Firefox for iPhone named as Firefox Home app. It will be available to download for free. Firefox Home will use Firefox Sync (formerly known as Weave Sync) to give users instant access to browsing history on iPhone. Firefox Sync will be based on bookmarks and recently opened URLs synchronization. This feature is showcased in the video below:
Here is what a recent update at Mozilla blog reads:
Firefox Home provides an amazing “get up and go” experience. It’s encrypted end-to-end. It’s your home on the Web, wherever you are. And, of course, it’s free.
Firefox Home for iPhone is part of a broader Mozilla effort to provide a more personal Web experience with more user control. For devices or platforms where we’re unable to provide the “full” Firefox browser (either technically or due to policy), we aim to provide users with “on the go” instant access to their personal Firefox history, bookmarks and open tabs on their iPhones, giving them another reason to keep loving Firefox on their desktops.
It still requires some more work before Mozilla submit it to the App store. Opera for iPhone is also available in App store after it was approved on April 12.
Mozilla is working on enhanced User Interface for next version of Firefox that include plenty of improvements and tweaks including embedded section for downloads in Firefox 4 next to address bar.Firefox 4 download button next to address bar will also show the progress of downloads and will open the downloads panel on clicking. Aim is to modernize look and feel of the browser and revise visual integration. Here are some of the screenshots:
Firefox 3.6.3 is now available for download. The latest version of Firefox fixes a security hole that was present in 3.6.2. That potential security hole could allow remote code execution from Firefox so it is recommended that you download Firefox 3.6.3 update right away. Check the release notes for more details.
