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Yes folks, it was exactly one week ago today that we reported the availability of Mozilla's Firefox 4 browser in beta form, so what's with the double entry? That last one was a beta 1 "Candidate," whereas this latest is a bona fide preview release.
Mozilla introduces several changes to the Firefox 4 beta compared to previous versions, not the least of which tabs are now on top by default (Windows only). And on Vista and Windows 7, the menu bar has been replaced with the Firefox button. All in all, the UI changes add up a to browser that looks a lot like Chrome.
More than just a face lift, Firefox 4 includes full WebGL support, though it comes disabled by default. Mozilla beefed up HTML5 compatibility, including native support for the WebM video format.
Give the release notes a glance here, and if you're feeling frisky, download the beta release here.
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Blues22475
July 07, 2010 at 9:28am
I really don't mind the changes in it. The only thing I'd like to see them revert is the placing up the address bar being above the tabs. If you're using a custom theme and settings those will carry over to the Beta (which I find quite good as simple as it is).
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Spartacus
July 07, 2010 at 8:13am
I HATE the new UI. What happened to everything useful in it? Please tell me there's a way to revert back to the old one and still keep the code base. If not, I'm going to end up hanging on to FF 3.6
Digital-Storm
July 07, 2010 at 6:35am
Looks like they might be adding accelerometer support to the browser. Under about:config its at the top of the list.
jordinyc
July 07, 2010 at 7:17am
Chrome is totally different! Unlike this interface, Chrome has a bookmark button-bar between the page and the address bar. It's interesting that .. wait what? .. hang on a second .. (presses CTRL and B) .. oh .. nvm then. ╰(◔ヮ◔)╯
