- Firefox 106 brings a long-awaited feature for Linux users on Wayland, a swipe-to-navigate feature to perform history back or forward on a touchpad.
- Firefox 106 allows users to edit PDF files, including writing text, drawing, and adding signatures.
- Firefox 106 also introduces Firefox View, which includes the previously discovered content to provide easy access to them.
The Mozilla team announced the release of the latest version of its popular web browser, Firefox 106. The latest version is released with improved customization, privacy, and accessibility options. Firefox 106 brings a long-awaited feature for Linux users on Wayland. Swipe-to-navigate feature, which allows two fingers on a touchpad to swipe left or right to perform history back or forward, now works.
PDF editing and Firefox View
Firefox 106 allows users to edit PDF files, including writing text, drawing, and adding signatures. Users can also use Firefox as their Default PDF application for Windows operating system.
Users can also pin private windows of Firefox to the Windows taskbar on Windows 10 and Windows 11, enabling them to access private windows with a single click. The private windows have been redesigned to increase the feeling of privacy.
The Mozilla team also improved Firefox’s Text Recognition, which allows users to extract text and copy it to the clipboard to share, store, or search, for macOS 10.15 and newer. It is also compatible with “VoiceOver,” the built-in macOS screen reader.
Firefox 106 also introduces Firefox View, which includes the previously discovered content. Also, a pinned tab allows users to find and open recently closed tabs on their current device, access tabs from other devices, and change the look of the browser with Colorways. Firefox introduces 18 new Colorways, with the launch of Independent Voices. They can be found in Firefox View. Each color is matched with a graphic and description that match to explain its deeper meaning. It will be available until the 16th of January. A major upgrade to its WebRTC capabilities, upgrading the libwebrtc library from version 86 to 103, brings various improvements:
- Better screen sharing for Windows and Linux Wayland users.
- Lower CPU usage and increased frame rates during WebRTC screen capture on macOS.
- RTP performance and reliability improvements.
- Richer statistics.
- Cross-browser and service compatibility improvements.
FAQ
What is the latest version of Mozilla Firefox?
The latest version of Mozilla Firefox is Firefox 110 and it was released on February 14, 2023.
Is Firefox still used today?
Yes, Firefox is still widely used today. It is a popular web browser that is known for its speed, security, and privacy features. It continues to be a popular choice among users who value privacy and security when browsing the web.
Is Mozilla Firefox a Chinese company?
No, Mozilla Firefox is not a Chinese company. It is a free and open-source web browser developed and maintained by the Mozilla Foundation, a non-profit organization based in the United States.
Is Mozilla Firefox free?
Yes, Mozilla Firefox is a free and open-source web browser. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems and can be downloaded from the official Mozilla website. Firefox is free to use, download, and distribute, and it is supported by a community of developers and users who contribute to its development and maintenance.
What are the system requirements for running Mozilla Firefox?
For Windows
- Windows 7 or later
- Pentium 4 or newer processor that supports SSE2
- 512MB of RAM / 2GB of RAM for the 64-bit version
- 200MB of hard drive space
- macOS 10.12 or later
- Mac computer with an Intel x86 or Apple silicon processor
- 512 MB of RAM
- 200 MB hard drive space
- Firefox will not run at all without the following libraries or packages:
- glibc 2.17 or higher
- GTK+ 3.14 or higher
- libstdc++ 4.8.1 or higher
- X.Org 1.0 or higher (1.7 or higher is recommended)
- For optimal functionality, we recommend the following libraries or packages:
- DBus 1.0 or higher
- GNOME 2.16 or higher
- libxtst 1.2.3 or higher
- NetworkManager 0.7 or higher
- PulseAudio