For the Android platform the release of the experimental browser , developed under the codename Fenix as a replacement for the Firefox edition for Android. Firefox Preview The GeckoView engine, built on Firefox Quantum technologies, and the set of libraries , which are already being used to build browsers and . GeckoView is a version of the Gecko engine presented as a standalone library that can be updated independently, while Android Components include libraries with standard components that enable tab management, input autofill, search suggestions, and other browser functionalities. A release will be published in the catalog shortly (requires Android 5 or newer)
In the Firefox Preview 4.0 release:
- The initial capability to connect extensions based on the WebExtension API has been added. A new entry in the menu for 'Add-ons Manager' shows available extensions for installation. Currently, the only extension compatible with Firefox Preview on the list is uBlock Origin.
- The homepage now shows favorite sites (), a selection of which is formed based on browsing history. By default, after the first launch Pocket, Wikipedia, and YouTube.
- Added for account management with support for autofilling login fields and syncing saved passwords.
- A setting has been added for selecting the interface language.
- A button has been provided to open the site despite issues with the certificate in case of a secure access error.
Source: opennet.ru
