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  • Firefox 3 – First Look. Software, Browsers, Online, Mozilla, Firefox 0

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  • Invisible Hand 1.8 beta invites available. Software, Firefox, Beta, InvisibleHand, Software updates 0

    Invisible Hand 1.8 beta invites available

    Get em while they're hot 4 November 2009 17:42 GMT

    Back in August, we told you about InvisibleHand, a Firefox add-on which spends most of its time hidden but pops up if it discovers that you're looking at a product you can get cheaper somewhere else.

    Commenters on our post loved it, and now you can try out the...

  • Firefox 3.6 reaches beta

    Firefox 3.6 reaches beta

    Available to download now 15 October 2009 10:54 GMT

    Mozilla has issued a new beta version of its Firefox browser - version 3.6 is now available to download in RC1 edition. Originally it was due for a mid-September release, but it slipped a little for reasons unknown.

    The update includes version 1.9.2 of the Gecko...

  • Google planning Chrome Frame for Firefox?

    Google planning Chrome Frame for Firefox?

    Mozilla chief engineer: "The code is certainly there" 2 October 2009 10:11 GMT

    Google could easily crank out a Chrome Frame for Firefox, in the same way that it has for Internet Explorer, according to Mozilla's VP Engineering, Mike Shaver. "The code is certainly there", he told Computerworld.

    "But source code doesn't speak to intent",...

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    Porn stopped Firefox 3 upgrades

    Users feared their secret bookmarks would be revealed 27 August 2009 10:40 GMT

    There's a whole load of people who're still using Firefox 2, despite the vastly superior version 3 having been released more than a year ago. Mozilla's security team wanted to know why, so they did a survey of people who consistently declined updates. The reason?

  • VIDEO: Multi-touch interface for Firefox

    VIDEO: Multi-touch interface for Firefox

    Play "Pong" with yourself 25 August 2009 13:03 GMT

    An intern at the Mozilla Foundation by the name of Felipe Gomez has, in a spare lunch break we assume, built a multi-touch interface for Firefox and produced a video showing the cool stuff that you could do with such a technology.

    He demonstrates moving objects...

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    Microsoft disputes Firefox's billion downloads claim

    Says that it's "interesting math" 14 August 2009 16:35 GMT

    Microsoft has poured scorn on Mozilla's download figures for its Firefox browser. Amy Barzdukas, a Microsoft general manager in chage of IE, said that the announcement that the software had reached a billion downloads was "interesting math".

    Firefox claimed...

  • Mozilla launches Test Pilot programme

    Mozilla launches Test Pilot programme

    Looking for recruits to test software 13 August 2009 14:43 GMT

    Mozilla has dropped us word that it's launching a new "Test Pilot" program that'll allow participants to try the newest features first, in exchange for submitting feedback.

    The scheme is launching with a Firefox 3.5 add-on that automatically allows to you join...

  • IE6 hatred momentum gathers pace. Software, Browsers, IE6, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Microsoft 0

    IE6 hatred momentum gathers pace

    Campaign started to ditch the 8-year-old browser 9 August 2009 5:28 GMT

    The momentum of hatred for Microsoft's IE6 browser is starting to gather pace it seems as group of developers unhappy with companies and individuals still using the eight-year-old browser have created a movement against it.

    Called "IE6 No More" the campaign...

  • Money-saving InvisibleHand Firefox plug-in available now

    Money-saving InvisibleHand Firefox plug-in available now

    "Discreetly" lets you know if you can get a product cheaper elsewhere 5 August 2009 15:41 GMT

    A unique and useful Firefox plug-in has launched into beta in the UK that could save you money on your online shopping without the pain and frustration of having to visit price comparison sites.

    "InvisibleHand" lets you know instantly if you can find a cheaper...

  • Firefox hits 1,000,000,000 downloads

    Firefox hits 1,000,000,000 downloads

    Milestone hit 31 July 2009 15:58 GMT

    Slightly earlier than expected, Firefox has just announced via its @firefoxcounter Twitter feed that it has hit its billionth download.

    The news was expected over the weekend, but publicity surrounding the milestone has increased the download rate, and the browser...

  • Firefox nears billionth download

    Firefox nears billionth download

    Due this weekend 30 July 2009 12:42 GMT

    Mozilla has announced that Firefox, the little browser that could, has nearly reached a sizeable milestone - one billion downloads.

    It's due to hit ten digits very soon, perhaps even this weekend, if the company's predictions are accurate. To celebrate, it's...

  • Firefox 4.0 screenshots unveiled

    Firefox 4.0 screenshots unveiled

    Mockups reveal Chrome-like design 28 July 2009 11:19 GMT

    It's been less than a month since 3.5 was released, and already Mozilla is talking about 4.0. More than talking, in fact. It's released some screenshots of mockup designs that it's considering for the next iteration of its browser.

    One notable feature is a tabs-on-top...

  • Firefox 3.5.1 update released

    Firefox 3.5.1 update released

    New update promises security and stability fixes 17 July 2009 22:20 GMT

    Mozilla has release an update to its Firefox browser in order to fix several security issues according to the organisation, as it said it would at the beginning of the month.

    The new update, version 3.5.1, fixes several security and stability issues as well...

  • Internet Explorer 8 growing strongly

    Internet Explorer 8 growing strongly

    Gains 12.2% market share since launch 6 July 2009 9:32 GMT

    According to metrics company StatCounter, Internet Explorer 8 is going rather well for Microsoft, having grown from 1.55% to 11.09% market share, globally, since its launch in March.

    Usage of Firefox 3 has remained steady at around 34%, and use of IE7 has plummeted...

  • Firefox 3.5 gets 5 million downloads in 24 hours

    Firefox 3.5 gets 5 million downloads in 24 hours

    Additional patch due soon 3 July 2009 14:11 GMT

    Firefox 3.5 has been a rip-roaring success it seems, with over 5 million people downloading the browser in 24 hours. The launch brought an extra 2% to Firefox's market share, upping it to 31.8%.

    "The fastest version yet of Firefox has certainly sprinted out...

  • Firefox 3.5 download is now live

    Firefox 3.5 download is now live

    Roll up, roll up 30 June 2009 16:32 GMT

    Right on schedule, the download page for Firefox 3.5 is now live. You can mosey on over to mozilla.com and grab it.

    As previously reported on Pocket-lint, the new browser is claimed to have over 5000 now features including private browsing, geolocation functionality...

  • Firefox 3.5 to arrive 30 June

    Firefox 3.5 to arrive 30 June

    Browser update imminent 29 June 2009 12:12 GMT

    Pocket-lint has learned that the Mozilla Foundation will be releasing Firefox 3.5 on 30 June, only just fulfilling its promise to get it out before the end of the month.

    As previously reported, the new browser is claimed to have over 5000 now features including...

  • VIDEO: Firefox 3.5 overview

    VIDEO: Firefox 3.5 overview

    As RC2 is released 22 June 2009 13:26 GMT

    Mozilla has now announced the availability of Firefox 3.5 RC2.

    The latest version of the browser features more privacy options, built-in video and geolocation functionality.

    Get the full details straight from the horse's mouth - here's Mike Beltzner...

  • Microsoft launches IE-only treasure hunt

    Microsoft launches IE-only treasure hunt

    Win AU$10,000, but only if you use Internet Explorer 8 17 June 2009 12:12 GMT

    There was us talking about how Microsoft is nowhere to be seen in the browser market, and up pops word of an Australian competition that the software giant is running.

    The company says that it's hidden AU$10,000 "somewhere on the internet", but that the page...

  • Firefox 3.5 due at end of June

    Firefox 3.5 due at end of June

    Features private browsing, built-in video, geolocation and better performance 17 June 2009 11:41 GMT

    The Mozilla Foundation has announced that it's going to be issuing a release candidate for the next version of Firefox, 3.5, on 19 June. It hopes to have a final version ready before the end of the month.

    The new features total over 5000, Mozilla claims. The...

  • Next Firefox build will feature "about:me" page

    Next Firefox build will feature "about:me" page

    Displays user stats 15 June 2009 9:41 GMT

    Mozilla has announced that the next build of its Firefox browser (version 3.6) will feature a page called "about:me".

    The feature will show users stats on their browsing behaviour. You'll be able to see the sites you visit the most, the times of day you visit...

  • Firefox launches add-on collections

    Firefox launches add-on collections

    Bundle your favourite addons together 10 June 2009 18:18 GMT

    Firefox has announced that it's launching Add-on Collections - the ability for users to bundle extensions together for other users. The company hope that it'll help expose more niche content to more users.

    Some sample ones have been created, including a "Web...

  • Mozilla launches "Jetpack" API for Firefox

    Mozilla launches "Jetpack" API for Firefox

    Foundation hopes to revolutionize browser extensions 21 May 2009 11:18 GMT

    The Mozilla foundation has announced the availability of a new research project called "Jetpack". It's an attempt to change how browser extensions work and make things easier for both developers and consumers.

    Although browser extensions have long been one of...

  • Comment: How I got my Firefox groove back

    Comment: How I got my Firefox groove back

    A reset will do wonders for your browsing 20 May 2009 15:00 GMT

    As you may have read on Twitter, I've been experiencing issues with Firefox on my Mac. It seems that a constant spinning "beach ball of death" when launching the Mozilla browser was quickly driving me insane.

    Software updates, uninstalls, reinstalls and a brief...

  • Mozilla releases Firefox 3.0.10 update

    Mozilla releases Firefox 3.0.10 update

    A week after 3.0.9 28 April 2009 10:00 GMT

    Just a week on from Firefox 3.0.9 being released and Mozilla has issued version 3.0.10 already.

    Obviously this second release is to patch up security issues in the 3.0.9 version of the open source internet browser.

    Mozilla says 3.0.10 fixes two...

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