

I’m not sure why it took so long almost every responsive layout uses the property and even WebKit dropped the prefix! Other minor updates include: The -moz prefix has finally been dropped from the box-sizing property.

The synchronization system has been overhauled and you now need a Firefox account with a verified email address and password. I often experienced problems, the pairing process could be cumbersome and it was never as seamless as Chrome. New Firefox Syncįirefox can synchronize open tabs, browsing history, bookmarks, passwords and form data across desktop and mobile installations. If you don’t like it, install the Classic Theme Restorer add-on and you’ll be back to where you started.įinally, I liked the product tour which appears to interact with the browser interface - I’ll be interested to find out how that was done. I’m not yet sure whether it’s an improvement or simply different but the enhanced customization is welcome. Mozilla has resisted the temptation to merge the two boxes like other vendors - I can’t say it bothers me either way.Īustralis has quirks. My only criticism is they’re a little too rounded and distinctly different from the square-cornered address and search boxes. I like the concept and it’s easier to locate the tab you’re using. Individual tabs are separated by a subtle line - only the active tab is given an obvious rounded appearance. The only item which cannot be moved is the hamburger itself a slightly unusual decision given that users have been clicking the top-left menu for three years and may prefer it there. However, it’s far more customizable and icons can be moved anywhere - even to the classic menu and toolbars (except the add-on bar which has been scrapped). These can lead to slide-out sub-menus when clicked. The main menu is a set of icons similar to the Android version. It’s been delayed a few times but the new Firefox theme has arrived.Īt first glance it looks similar to Chrome with its rounded tabs and hamburger icon, but you’ll soon discover differences. That version was beset by speed issues and add-on incompatibilities - has Mozilla learned from their mistakes?… New Australis Theme

The number may not seem significant, but this is the biggest update since Firefox 4.0 was released in March 2011. Firefox 29 was released on April 29, 2014.
