Firefox 4 For Android Beta Now Available For Download
Look what the fox dragged in…
I just got an e-mail from Mozilla announcing the launch of Firefox 4 for Android Beta 1 is now available for download. In the browser wars, everyone has their preference and the desktop is no longer the only battleground. While IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari and others fight for marketshare on desktops and laptops, there are many different breeds of mobile browsers. Where will the almighty Mozilla Firefox fit in?
You can download the beta here and check out there just post press release here.
Firefox for Android is built using the same technology as the desktop version, just optimized for mobile. Some key things to look out for include:
- Firefox Sync
- Add-ons
- Awesome Bar
- Awesome Screen
- Pinch-to-zoom
I think one of the most powerful features will be the ability for developers to build 3rd party add-ons to the mobile browser. Apps serve one purpose, but I can see mobile browser add-ons serving significant alternate purposes as well, and Firefox enables devs to HTML5, CSS, and Javascript to create their add-ons.
Head on over to the Mozilla Blog and download the Android Beta of Firefox 4 for Mobile now!
PS: we covered the name change from Fennec to Firefox for Mobile previously- just want to remind you the new branding is permanent.