Friday, October 8, 2010

Firefox 4 Beta Coming to Android and Maemo

Firefox 4 Beta has been released since last July. Mozilla is now complete with the release version of this trial for two and the Maemo mobile platform Android.


2.0, code-named Fennec, the beta version for mobile using Firefox JavaScript engine is also based on the latest Gecko engine like Firefox 4 beta version on the desktop. Quoted from Techtree, according to recent tests conducted Mozilla, Fennec 2.0 faster than Google's browser is bundled with Android 2.1.


"This latest beta version is faster, we plan to make it even faster," wrote Mozilla's one executive, Matt Brubeck in his blog posting. Because it uses the same technology as the desktop version, in addition to speed, Firefox 4 beta for mobile is also offering Awesome Bar, Firefox Add-ons and Syncs.


The developers of Firefox have been working hard to increase the sensitivity of these mobile browsers and making it more touch friendly. On the Awesome Bar, the user can see the Awesome Screen that shows a quick list of bookmarks and frequently visited websites.


While Firefox Sync feature, allows users to synchronize their passwords, open tabs, bookmarks, history, even the form data to be able to use it anywhere else on different devices.


Based on Mozilla, not all Android devices and the Maemo can use the Firefox Mobile beta, but only certain devices only. Among others who have tested the Nokia N900, HTC Desire, EVO 4G HTC, HTC Google Nexus One, Motorola Droid 2. While that has not been tested, HTC Desire Z (T-Mobile G2), HTC Droid Incredible, Motorola Droid X, Motorola Milestone (Verizon Droid), Samsung i9000 Galaxy S (AT & T Captivate, Verizon Fascinate, T-Mobile Vibrant, Sprint Epic 4G) .

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