Mozilla has released the 129th version of Firefox, its popular web browser. This update introduces numerous new features and improvements that users have been eagerly anticipating.
New Features
- Tab Preview: Users can now hover their mouse cursor over tabs to preview the content. This feature was already available in rival browsers like Chrome, and was highly demanded by Firefox users.
- Advanced Reading Mode: Firefox’s Reading Mode has been updated with more comprehensive customization options. Users can now personalize the text layout, spacing between characters and words, alignment, and color schemes.
- Automatic Address Filling: This feature, previously only available in North America, has now been activated in France and Germany.
Security Improvements:
- HTTPS has now been set as the default protocol for non-local sites.
- HTTPS DNS records can now be resolved using the operating system’s DNS resolver on certain platforms.
- About fifteen security vulnerabilities have been addressed.
Additional Updates: New energy saving feature coming to Windows 11
- macOS VoiceOver now supports multiple languages in the same document.
With these updates, Mozilla aims to enhance the user experience and security of Firefox. The new version includes significant features that will help the browser close the gap with its competitors.
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Firefox 129 is currently available for download for all users. Mozilla recommends users update their browsers to take advantage of the latest security patches and new features.