- Firefox 108 is released with new features, bug fixes, and improvements to offer a better web surfing experience.
- Firefox 108 comes with WebMIDI API support, enabling Firefox to connect and interact with MIDI devices.
- In Firefox 108, users can use the shift+ESC keyboard shortcut to easily open the Process Manager.
Mozilla announced the official release of Firefox 108, which is offered to release channel users on December 13. The latest version enables import maps by default, allowing web pages to control the behavior of JavaScript imports. In the latest version, to limit resource use, processes used for background tabs now use efficiency mode on Windows 11.
WebMIDI API support
Firefox 108 introduces a new keyboard shortcut. The shift+ESC combination now opens the Process Manager, allowing users to quickly identify processes that use resources. It also comes with improved frame scheduling when under load, improving Firefox’s MotionMark scores. Firefox 108 also introduces a new experimental mechanism for controlling access to dangerous capabilities.
One of the most significant improvements of Firefox 108 is the WebMIDI API support. It enables Firefox to connect with MIDI devices. However, not all MIDI devices are musical instruments. Firefox 108 also improves the handling of non-ASCII characters when saving and printing PDF forms. Some of the fixed issues in this release are:
- Firefox now supports properly color-correcting images tagged with ICCv4 profiles.
- Support for non-English characters when saving and printing PDF forms.
- The bookmarks toolbar’s default “Only show on New Tab” state works correctly for blank new tabs. As before, you can change the bookmark toolbar’s behavior using the toolbar context menu.
For developers, the <source> element supports height & width attributes when it is a child of a <picture> element. This functionality can be configured via the dom.picture_source_dimension_attributes.enabled preference which is now set to true by default.
You can follow the link below to download Firefox 108 for your Windows, macOS, and Linux systems:
Click here to download Firefox 108
You can also check the “About Mozilla Firefox” page in the main menu to force the update on your existing Firefox installation.
FAQ
What is the latest version of Mozilla Firefox?
The latest version of Mozilla Firefox is Firefox 109 and it was released on 17 January 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