The speed and quality of web browsing is reaching a new level.
In the latest version of the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser, number 121, there are unique innovations for users of all major desktop operating systems-Windows, macOS and Linux. Moreover, each new function is optimized for a specific operating system and user settings.
New features that affected all users
Now you can set hyperlink underscores in the browser, contrary to the design of web pages, and the integrated PDF editor has a "trash" button that makes it easier to delete objects from the document. Also, webmail users can now choose Firefox as their email client. In the meantime, there are changes in rendering for web developers .
New features for Windows
Windows users will receive automatic installation of Microsoft's AV1 codec for Firefox. This copyright-free codec stands out for its high compression efficiency. Tests have shown that AV1 is 20-40% more efficient than popular video streaming codecs, including H.265.
New features for macOS
Firefox for macOS now supports Voice Control. This feature, introduced in macOS 10.15 "Catalina", allows you to control the system with voice commands. It is useful not only for people with disabilities, but also in situations where the hands are too busy. Now the function can be used in the favorite "fox browser" of millions.
New features for Linux
Linux users have received support for the native Wayland protocol. This means better display of text and graphics on high-resolution screens, as well as improved interaction with trackpads and touchscreens. This is also expected to result in faster content rendering and less image tearing.
Despite some difficulties with testing Wayland on Ubuntu 22.04.03 due to an outdated GPU, these problems are not supposed to reflect the overall quality of Firefox on Linux. If the user works in a traditional environment X.org such as Xfce, Unity, or MATE, Firefox will continue rendering via X11 as before.
The new version of Firefox 121 demonstrates the desire of developers to make the browser as convenient and functional as possible for users of all popular operating systems. Each OS has received unique improvements focused on its features and audience needs. This shows the Mozilla team's respect for their users and their desire to provide them with the best possible user experience, regardless of the platform they choose.
In the latest version of the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser, number 121, there are unique innovations for users of all major desktop operating systems-Windows, macOS and Linux. Moreover, each new function is optimized for a specific operating system and user settings.
New features that affected all users
Now you can set hyperlink underscores in the browser, contrary to the design of web pages, and the integrated PDF editor has a "trash" button that makes it easier to delete objects from the document. Also, webmail users can now choose Firefox as their email client. In the meantime, there are changes in rendering for web developers .
New features for Windows
Windows users will receive automatic installation of Microsoft's AV1 codec for Firefox. This copyright-free codec stands out for its high compression efficiency. Tests have shown that AV1 is 20-40% more efficient than popular video streaming codecs, including H.265.
New features for macOS
Firefox for macOS now supports Voice Control. This feature, introduced in macOS 10.15 "Catalina", allows you to control the system with voice commands. It is useful not only for people with disabilities, but also in situations where the hands are too busy. Now the function can be used in the favorite "fox browser" of millions.
New features for Linux
Linux users have received support for the native Wayland protocol. This means better display of text and graphics on high-resolution screens, as well as improved interaction with trackpads and touchscreens. This is also expected to result in faster content rendering and less image tearing.
Despite some difficulties with testing Wayland on Ubuntu 22.04.03 due to an outdated GPU, these problems are not supposed to reflect the overall quality of Firefox on Linux. If the user works in a traditional environment X.org such as Xfce, Unity, or MATE, Firefox will continue rendering via X11 as before.
The new version of Firefox 121 demonstrates the desire of developers to make the browser as convenient and functional as possible for users of all popular operating systems. Each OS has received unique improvements focused on its features and audience needs. This shows the Mozilla team's respect for their users and their desire to provide them with the best possible user experience, regardless of the platform they choose.
