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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
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
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...
VIDEO: Mozilla offers Personas for Firefox
Skin your browser 31 March 2009 17:29 GMT
Mozilla has announced a new way to personalise its Firefox browser with the launch of Personas, free, easy-to-install "skins" for Firefox that the organisation says makes changing the look of the browser "as easy as changing your shirt".

Like Google's iGoogle...
Firefox nabs top spot in Europe
Microsoft loses leadership 31 March 2009 15:52 GMT
Last week saw Microsoft lose European browser market leadership for the first time in years, according to data just released from web analytics company StatCounter.

In what will no doubt be cause for celebration from the thousands involved in the ongoing open...
Safari hacked within seconds at Pwn2Own contest
IE8 and Firefox cracked soon after 19 March 2009 12:34 GMT
In just day one of the annual Pwn2Own hacking competition, IE8 and Firefox were cracked within a matter of hours, and Safari floored within seconds.

The champion of the day was a master's student from the University of Oldenburg, who made hacking all three browsers...
Mozilla Firefox 3.1 beta 3 launched
For developers to give the once over 13 March 2009 11:28 GMT
Mozilla has released Firefox 3.1 beta 3, a public preview release intended for "developer testing and feedback".

The third beta for the release features a number of improvements to performance, web compatibility and speed.

These include an improved...
Firefox 3.0.7 update released
Security and stability update recommended for all users 5 March 2009 9:59 GMT
Mozilla has released a security and stability update on Thursday for Firefox 3.x users the foundation has announced.

The new 3.0.7 update is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux users as a free download from getfirefox.com.

In a post on the...
OLED BlackBerry concept revealed
Across between an Optimus Maximus and a 7130 6 February 2009 9:20 GMT
A concept design from the MozPhone project, this mix-up, of Art Lebedev's Optimus Maximus programmable OLED keyboard and a BlackBerry 7130 could be the ultimate internet-enabled smartphone.
Mozilla Firefox 3.0.6 released
Bug-fixin' update available 4 February 2009 14:18 GMT
Mozilla has issued an update for its Firefox web browser, making the 3.0.6 version available to download.

The organisation says Firefox 3.0.6 fixes several issues found in Firefox 3.0.5, including security and stability issues.

It also fixes a...
Mac web share nears 10%
Latest stats just in... 2 February 2009 14:48 GMT
Apple's web share has increased to nearly 10%, while Microsoft's has fallen.

In the first month of 2009, the number of Macs making page requests climbed to what's said to be record levels - 9.93%.

The data is from Net Applications and draws from...
Firefox gets Google Chrome features
New tab thumbnail feature added 2 February 2009 12:54 GMT
Google has updated its Google Toolbar for Firefox plug-in and in the process brought the Mozilla created browser a step closer to acting like its own browser - Google Chrome.

The new toolbar - version 5 - adds a tab thumbnail feature that means when users open...
Mozilla releases Fennec Alpha 2
Says there's "great progress" on Windows Mobile and Symbian versions 24 December 2008 12:37 GMT
Mozilla has announced the second alpha release of Fennec, its mobile browser.

Promising an improved performance, Mozilla boasts "major strides improving startup performance, panning and zooming performance, and responsiveness while pages are loading".
Mozilla says Google relationship "complicated"
"We'll compete" 22 December 2008 11:27 GMT
Mozilla's relationship with Google is "more complicated" after the search engine giant launched its own browser, John Lilly, Mozilla's CEO, has revealed.

"We have a fine and reasonable relationship", said Lilly. "But I'd be lying if I said that things weren't...
VIDEO: The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards
Film footage from the big event 25 November 2008 12:05 GMT
The Megawhat team were on hand at the recent Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards to capture the event on celluloid - watch the episode now to see all the action and to recap on those winning gadgets in time for your Christmas shop.
Mozilla releases "Fashion Your Firefox"
Web apps to customise your browser 19 November 2008 13:27 GMT
Mozilla has released "Fashion Your Firefox", a new web application that lets Firefox users customise their browser based on their interests and online activities.

Fashion Your Firefox presents add-ons in activity-based categories that Mozilla says makes them...
Lightsaber torch launches
Star Wars stocking filler 18 November 2008 17:02 GMT
A full-sized replica of a lightsaber, this torch even makes the trademark "pshwooohhh" noise when you turn it on and off. Emitting a suitably Jedi-ish blue light from its ultra bright LEDs and powered by three AAA batteries, the torch is on sale now from Firebox for £9.95.
Firefox hits 20% market share
Mozilla marks milestone 5 November 2008 11:07 GMT
Mozilla is celebrating after the news that its Firefox browser has hit - and surpassed - 20% worldwide market share.

"Congratulations to the Mozilla community for reaching this historic milestone!" states the official blog for the company.

This...
Mozilla announces Firefox 3.1 beta
Early release for new version of browser to launch in 2009 15 October 2008 12:19 GMT
Four months on from the high profile release of Firefox 3.0, Mozilla has announced the availability of Firefox 3.1 beta 1.

Changes include tweaks to web compatibility as well as enablement of new web features such as geolocation, video, offline application...
Best Software/Service 2008 nominations
For the The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 13 October 2008 11:00 GMT
Here are the nominations for Best Software/Service in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards:

Google Chrome
Adobe Photoshop Express
Xobni
Firefox 3
iTunes 8

The Pocket-lint awards are the longest running gadget awards in...
Firefox introduces Geode plug-in
Will make your browser location-aware 8 October 2008 13:36 GMT
"You’ve arrived in a new city, a new continent, a new coffee shop. You don’t really know where you are, and are looking for a good place to eat. You pull out your laptop, fire up Firefox, and go to your favorite review site. It automatically deduces your location, and serves...
Firefox to get browsing boost
JavaScript reading improvements will promise to make web faster 25 August 2008 9:50 GMT
Firefox is to get a massive speed increase when it is updated to 3.1, the Mozilla foundation has said.

The new boost, which will come from optimisation and improvements to the way the browser handles JavaScript is likely to make the browser considerably faster...
Version 0.7 of the Songbird music player hatches
Sweet, sweet music 22 August 2008 17:14 GMT
The open source music player, Songbird, has been rehauled and now looks completely different and offers new features.

Version 0.7 is the first Beta of the player, leading up to the launch of Songbird 1.0.

It is built with Gecko and XUL, which, says...
Snowl brings messaging to Firefox browser
"An Experiment with Messaging in the Browser" 8 August 2008 11:38 GMT
Mozilla has released a new add-on for its Firefox browser that promises to allow users to integrate messaging into the browser from multiple sources.

Dubbed Snowl, according to the developers, the initial prototype supports two sources of messages: RSS/Atom...
Firefox fixes Apple hacker flaw
One of three patches released 21 July 2008 10:23 GMT
Three bugs have been patched by the Mozilla team - one of which could have left Mac users open to hack attacks.

The Firefox 3.0.1 patches three critical vulnerabilities in Firefox 3.0.

These included a Mac-specific bug reported by Apple, which it...