The Mozilla team announced the release of Firefox 89 on the 1st of June. The latest version is redesigned and modernized with multiple changes. Some of the less frequently used items are now removed from the toolbar to provide a simplified navigation experience. Menus in the browser are also re-organized according to usage, labels are updated and iconography is now removed.
New simplified interface
Infobars, panels, and modals now have a cleaner and modern design. Floating tabs also provide information and surface cues, like visual indicators for audio controls. The Mozilla team reduced the number of alerts and messages to avoid unwanted distractions. The latest version also comes with various fixes, such as now moving the mouse to the top of the screen will no longer hide the tabs behind the system menu bar.
Firefox 89 also introduces a non-native web form controls implementation that offers a modern design and improvements to page load performance. Users will be able to add the screenshots shortcut to the toolbar and it is also available in the right-click menu. Mozilla also updated the browser’s SmartBlock feature and media auto-play is disabled by default in the latest release.
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