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Fast, personalized and private by design on all platforms: introducing a new Firefox for Android experience
Big news for mobile: as of today, Firefox for Android users in Europe will find an entirely redesigned interface and a fast and secure mobile browser that was overhauled down to the core. Users in North America will receive the update on August 27. Like we did with our “Firefox Quantum” desktop browser revamp, we’re calling this release “Firefox Daylight” as it marks a new beginning for our Android browser. Included with this new mobile experience are lots of innovative features, an improved user experience with new customization options, and some massive changes under the hood. And we couldn’t be more excited to share it.
New Firefox features Android users will love
We have made some very significant changes that could revolutionize mobile browsing:
Privacy & security
Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks many known third-party trackers, by default, in order to improve user privacy online. Private Mode adds another layer for better privacy on device level.
Appearance & productivity
Productivity is key on mobile. That’s why the new Firefox for Android comes with an adjustable URL bar and a convenient solution to organize bookmarks: Collections.
Firefox users love add-ons! Our overhauled Android browser therefore comes with the top add-ons for enhanced privacy and user experience from our Recommended Extensions program.
What’s new under the hood
The improvements in Firefox for Android don’t just stop here: they even go way beyond the surface as Firefox for Android is now based on GeckoView, Mozilla’s own mobile browser engine. What does that mean for users?
User experience is key, in product and product development
Completely overhauling an existing product is a complex process that comes with a high potential for pitfalls. In order to avoid them and create a browsing experience users would truly appreciate, we looked closely at existing features and functionalities users love and we tested – a lot – to make sure we’d keep the promise to create a whole new browsing experience on Android.
Try the new Firefox for Android!
We’re proud to say that we provided Firefox for Android with an entirely new shape and foundation and we’re equally happy to share the result with Android users now. Here’s how to get our overhauled browser:
Make sure to let us know what you think about the overhauled browsing experience with Firefox for Android and stay tuned for more news in the upcoming months!
UPDATE: We’re all about moving forward. It’s why we rehauled Firefox for Android with a new engine, privacy protections, and a new look. But we know history and looking back is important. So, we’re bringing the “back button” back. We’ll continue to incorporate user feedback as we add new features. So if you haven’t already downloaded it, get the new Firefox for Android now. Added Sept. 2, 2020