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| Version | Date Released | Status | Release Notes |
| 10.0.4 | Apr 24, 2012 | New Release | FIXED Security fixes can be found here * Unresolved Reloading a page increases the zoom level (see 628269) * Unresolved On tablets, "Sync Now" button is active even if the Sync is in progress (see 656594) * Unresolved Blinking characters in form fields (see 665374) * Unresolved Some recent changes in the Google layout and CSS may cause issues in non-webkit browsers like Firefox (see 668288) * Unresolved Adobe Flash and other plugin support (see 687265) |
| 10.0.2 | Feb 16, 2012 | New Release | #FIXED Security fixes can be found here. # NEW Anti-Aliasing for WebGL is now implemented (see bug 615976) # NEW Accelerated layers are now supported via OpenGL ES # CHANGED It's now even easier to set up Firefox Sync - see the "Set up Sync" link on the home tab # HTML5 New <bdi> element for bi-directional text isolation, along with supporting CSS properties (see bugs 613149 and 662288) # DEVELOPER We've added IndexedDB APIs to more closely match the specification # FIXED There is an extremely rare case where the browser may become unable to load web pages or close tabs (676780) |
| 9.0 | Dec 22, 2011 | New Release | * New Look for Tablets Firefox has a new experience for tablets that leverages the large screen size and makes mobile Web browsing more intuitive. Popular Firefox features like tabs and the Awesome Screen are optimized for tablets. o Full-Screen Portrait Browsing: Firefox takes advantage of large tablet screens so you can use the full screen to browse the Web, even in portrait mode. Tabs are listed in a top left menu and easily hide when you don’t need them o Tab Optimization: Tabs are shown as thumbnails in the left panel of Firefox, allowing you to easily switch between tabs while still viewing full websites on the right. You can swipe to the left to hide tabs for a full screen view o New Action Bar with Quick Access Buttons: You can access Firefox Preferences, Add-ons, downloads and more in the new Action Bar menu (next to the Awesome Bar). The Action Bar adds back, forward and bookmark buttons for easy access |
| 8.0 | Nov 18, 2011 | New Release | The latest version of Firefox for Android has the following changes: * Master Password: Added support for one master password to help users encrypt saved usernames and passwords for increased security * Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen: Users can now bookmark any website and add it to their Android Home Screen. From the Home Screen, the user can launch the bookmarked website with one click * Firefox for Android is built on the same rendering engine as Firefox for desktop computers. What's New with Add-ons There are now over 160 add-ons for Firefox for mobile, and counting. Thanks to our awesome community, the number of exciting compatible add-ons increases constantly. If you are a developer: Now is the time to extend your reach and build a new awesome add-on, or to make your mobile add-ons compatible with Firefox for Android. Find all the tools and resources you need on the Mozilla Developer Network. |
| 7.0.1 | Oct 19, 2011 | New Release | |
| 7.0 | Sep 27, 2011 | New Release | * Copy & Paste - Text selection in web content: Long tap in a web page and start selecting text using the familiar Android-style drag handles. This was a top request by Firefox users * Added a ‘Quit’ action to the Android menu: exit the browser with one tap. When you restart Firefox, you can quickly continue where you left off by restoring all or individual tabs from your previous session. This was another very frequent feature request from mobile Firefox users * Use Firefox in your language: When Firefox starts for the first time, it detects the language setting of your Android device and automatically switches to that language, if Firefox supports it. You can switch Firefox to a different language with a single tap * Improved image rendering on Tegra-based tablets and phones (see bug 669851) * The WebSocket API is now available in Firefox for Android (see bug 537787) * Firefox for Android is built on the same rendering engine as Firefox for desktop computers. |
| 6.0.2 | Sep 6, 2011 | New Release | · Removed trust exceptions for certificates issued by Staat der Nederlanden · Resolved an issue with gov.uk websites |
| 6.0 | Aug 17, 2011 | New Release | Getting you to the web faster: · The new first-run experience gets you directly to the home page and briefly shows you browser features in the side panels. Firefox starts up faster and uses less memory. Creating a better web experience: · Higher-quality image scaling (on devices with NEON-compatible processors). Smoother zooming, less pixelation, crisper display of logos, etc. · Improvements for large-screen tablets: Optimizing Firefox for larger tablet devices, e.g. by adjusting UI elements, buttons, font size. (Phase 1) · Better integration of Form Assistant for a smoother user experience · Visual refresh with new Gingerbread theme for phones running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread): A fresh look for the browser to look even more beautiful on Gingerbread. · Universal Access: Optimized rendering of pages that use RTL layout (languages like Arabic, Hebrew) |
| 6.0 Beta 6 | Aug 12, 2011 | New Release | Getting you to the web faster: · The new first-run experience gets you directly to the home page and briefly shows you browser features in the side panels. Firefox starts up faster and uses less memory. Creating a better web experience: · Higher-quality image scaling (on devices with NEON-compatible processors). Smoother zooming, less pixelation, crisper display of logos, etc. · Improvements for large-screen tablets: Optimizing Firefox for larger tablet devices, e.g. by adjusting UI elements, buttons, font size. (Phase 1) · Better integration of Form Assistant for a smoother user experience · Visual refresh with new Gingerbread theme for phones running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread): A fresh look for the browser to look even more beautiful on Gingerbread. · Universal Access: Optimized rendering of pages that use RTL layout (languages like Arabic, Hebrew) |
| 6.0 Beta 5 | Aug 6, 2011 | New Release | Getting you to the web faster: · The new first-run experience gets you directly to the home page and briefly shows you browser features in the side panels. Firefox starts up faster and uses less memory. Creating a better web experience: · Higher-quality image scaling (on devices with NEON-compatible processors). Smoother zooming, less pixelation, crisper display of logos, etc. · Improvements for large-screen tablets: Optimizing Firefox for larger tablet devices, e.g. by adjusting UI elements, buttons, font size. (Phase 1) · Better integration of Form Assistant for a smoother user experience · Visual refresh with new Gingerbread theme for phones running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread): A fresh look for the browser to look even more beautiful on Gingerbread. · Universal Access: Optimized rendering of pages that use RTL layout (languages like Arabic, Hebrew) |