Filed under: Mozilla, Beta, Browsers, Mobile, Android
Mozilla makes its mobile move, brings Firefox 3.6 to Android
by Jay Hathaway Oct 20th 2009 at 2:00PM
In the mobile browser wars, Webkit-based browsers seem to be pulling away from the pack. Don't count Firefox out yet, though, because the CEO of Mozilla says that Firefox has put together "the most advanced mobile browser," and it's due to hit Android phones soon. Fennec, the mobile version of Firefox, is based on Firefox 3.6, which is a generation ahead of the current desktop version of Firefox. As CEO John Lilly told Om Malik of GigaOM, this browser does "everything - Javascript, CSS, Flash, SVG, video and audio."Like the desktop version of Firefox, the mobile version uses the AwesomeBar, which provides quick access to bookmarks and browser history, right from the address bar. Mozilla also plans to support add-ons for Firefox's mobile version, which would make it the first mobile browser to do so. Add-ons might be the sole factor keeping Firefox competitive on the desktop. In the mobile space, they'd give it an edge. Along with Android, Mozilla is also developing for Nokia's Maemo OS, which isn't too widespread in the US, but is growing in global popularity.
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Taylor. Yes, Taylor. said 2:38PM on 10-20-2009
This post makes it seem like this is already available, but it looks like that isn't true? Seems like that should be more clear...
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Andre Ramon said 2:52PM on 10-20-2009
It says "it's due to hit Android phones soon" in the second sentence.
Fred said 3:26PM on 10-20-2009
I agree the headline had me excited...
KeegdnaB said 6:00PM on 10-20-2009
I'm just gonna keep on hoping and hoping and hoping for a blackberry version.
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Todd said 9:35AM on 10-21-2009
I love FireFox, but this may prove to be futile.
Android's browser ( Chrome ) in deep, DEEPLY, ingrained throughout the entire OS, and is accessible from multiple native apps ( maps, addressbook, etc. ). I seriously doubt a stand alone install of a new ( foreign ) browser will be able to offer the same levels of utility.
For example, if there's an URL in a text message ( received via Google Voice for free - HA! ) merely long pressing it with ones finger launches Chrome and the address is resolved.
Does Mozilla plan to have that kind of low level integration?
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ChaosCentral said 11:17AM on 10-21-2009
@Todd
you do realize in Android is based on an Intent system. What that means is the program such as SMS or Google Voice doesn't make direct calls to native programs, instead the call events know as Intents. What this allows developers to do is create a program which listens for certain Intents and reacts on them, effectively allowing them to handle things natively such as clicking a url in an sms or im. If you have multiple applications that do similar things, a list pops up telling you to select which program you want the even to occur in.
I dunno, maybe try using Android before you say something that isn't true. Android was created in such a way you can remove a specific default program and replace it with a 3rd party application, including the home screen.
Grant Robertson said 11:55AM on 10-21-2009
I agree Todd. Although, just dreaming here, can I have Ubiquity like natural language features in the Android search box? Plz?
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