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| Firefox 31.0 |
Along with the nine thumbnails representing the user's most-frequently-visited websites, the new tab page in Firefox 31 now sports a search field above those thumbnails. Typing a search string in the box initiates a search on Google, unless the user has changed the default search engine. If the Firefox user has changed the search engine -- say, to Yahoo or Bing -- that choice is also used in the new tab page's search box.
With the introduction of a search field in the new tab page, Mozilla users now have three different places in the browser's UI (user interface) where they can begin a search: In the address bar (called "Awesome Bar" by Mozilla) and the separate search field, both at the top of the window; and on the new tab page.
Behind the scenes, Firefox 31 also got a beefed up implementation of Google's "Safe Browsing," the Mountain View, Calif. company's umbrella API (application programming interface) for sniffing out, then blocking malicious websites.
Firefox - Features
- User Experience. The enhancements to Firefox provide the best possible browsing experience on the Web. The new Firefox smart location bar, affectionately known as the "Awesome Bar," learns as people use it, adapting to user preferences and offering better fitting matches over time.
- Performance. Firefox is built on top of the powerful new Gecko platform, resulting in a safer, easier to use and more personal product.
- Security. Firefox raises the bar for security. The new malware and phishing protection helps protect from viruses, worms, trojans and spyware to keep people safe on the Web.
- Customization. Everyone uses the Web differently, and Firefox lets users customize their browser with more than 5,000 add-ons.
What's New in Firefox 31.0 - Changelog
- Add the search field to the new tab page- Support of Prefer:Safe http header for parental control
- mozilla::pkix as default certificate verifier
- Block malware from downloaded files
- Partial implementation of the OpenType MATH table
- audio/video .ogg and .pdf files handled by Firefox if no application specified (Windows only)
- Upper Sorbian [hsb] locale added
Size : 30.75 MB
