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Simranpal SIngh
For those of you who aren’t fond of the stock Android browser or just want to try something new, Mozilla Firefox has just released Beta 4 of Firefox 4 for Android.
Beta 4 is boasting faster page loading, improved JavaScript support, reduced memory usage, and support for add-ons that are currently making their debut in the desktop version of the Firefox 4 beta. Android-specific changes include several keyboard issues that have been remedied (which was top feedback from Beta 3) as well as improved support for tablets like the Galaxy Tab and small-screen devices like the Motorola Droid Pro.Firefox 4 Beta 4 for Android is a large file to download, however, clocking in at 13.70 MB. This amount only increases with bookmarks, add-ons, etc.
For the full changelog of Firefox 4 Beta 4, hit the break!
You can download Beta 4 from your Android device here.
As well as these features from the previous Firefox 4 Betas:
- Add-ons
- There are now over 100 add-ons for Firefox for Mobile, and counting.
- Performance and Memory Usage
- Startup speed has improved visibly. This was a top request from Beta 3 users.
- JavaScript is much faster – almost 15% performance improvement in Beta 4 compared to Beta 3.
- Memory and CPU usage is reduced, making the browser more responsive and stable.
- Android
- Fixed several keyboard issues (top feedback from Beta 3)
- Improved support for tablets (like the Samsung Galaxy Tab) and small-screen devices (like the Motorola Droid Pro)
- Firefox Sync
- Improved user interface for easy connection with desktop Firefox
- User Interface
- Added an option to resize text to fit the screen when you double-tap to zoom in, to optimize the reading experience. This feature can be activated in the Firefox preferences. (This is also based on top feedback from Beta 3 users.)
- Many miscellaneous bug fixes, usability improvements, and optimizations for a better experience
- For developers
- Support for restartless add-ons
- Support for HTML5 online/offline events
- Usability – support for Android hardware and software keyboards, Android-style menus, copy/paste in URL bar, search engines appear in the awesomescreen as you type, browse recommended add-ons through the add-on manager (read more)
- File Handling – Support for uploading files, “Save as PDF” command in the site menu
- Localization – fixed rendering of Arabic and Farsi text (on devices with Arabic/Farsi fonts installed)
- Sync – New UI for simpler setup, support for custom Firefox Sync servers
- Video – Full-screen open video and improved audio performance
- Developers – localStorage API, orientation events
- Sync – Shipping with the Firefox Sync feature built-in, Firefox 4 Beta synchronizes your Firefox history, bookmarks, open tabs, passwords and form data between your desktop and mobile.
- Add-ons – Firefox 4 Beta offers add-ons; small pieces of software that let you change the look and feel of your Firefox to fit your browsing lifestyle.
- Pinch-to-zoom (Android), double-tap, or use the volume rocker (Nokia N900) to zoom in and out
- Open tabs as thumbnails let you easily see and open the site you want
- Location-Aware Browsing gives you content and info relevant to your location
- Save to PDF in the Site Menu lets you archive important docs like tickets and directions to view offline
- Find in Page in the Site Menu lets you quickly find text on the webpage
- Share Page in the Site Menu lets you send content to email, Facebook, Twitter and Google Reader
- Forget Password in the Site Menu tells a website you no longer trust to forget your private data
- Add Search Engine in the Site Menu lets you quickly add a new search engine to your Awesome Screen
- Context Menu lets you Open in New Tab and Share by long tapping and holding a link
- Smart Tapping lets you tap on links, widgets and other Web content with accuracy
- Password Manager lets you choose to remember site password to avoid typing
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