For the Android platform the release of the experimental browser , developed under the code name Fenix as a replacement for the Firefox edition for Android. The release will be published in the catalog soon (requires Android 5 or newer).
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 variant of the Gecko engine presented as a separate library that can be updated independently, and Android Components includes libraries with standard components that ensure the operation of tabs, input autocompletion, search suggestions, and other browser features.
Key changes:
- Expanded settings for managing the blocking of automatic multimedia playback (added the ability to disable blocking when connected via Wi-Fi);
- A language selection form has been added to the app;
- Improved implementation of the home screen (collection layouts have been changed, and branding elements have been minimized to provide more space for content);
- An option to disable screenshot creation in private mode has been implemented;
- Fixes related to the support of installable web apps operating in Progressive Web Apps (PWA) mode have been made;
- Animation effects during search have been improved, and icon flickering when selecting an item in history has been removed;
- Issues with full-screen mode have been resolved.
Separately about the expanded support for extensions in Firefox Preview. In addition to uBlock Origin, the list of extensions compatible with Firefox Preview now includes , , , and . Available extensions are displayed in the 'Add-ons Manager' menu.
Source: opennet.ru
