Late last week, we saw Mozilla making public the release candidate of Firefox 4 for Android. Well, the final version of Firefox 4 is now out for Android and Maemo devices. The official Mozilla blog says users are empowered to tweak Firefox to their whims and fancies through their mobile devices while on the move.
Apparently, the new version of this mobile browser is thrice as fast as the stock browser on Android. The JavaScript engine has got a major overhaul to proffer better page load speeds and graphics. What really makes Firefox for Android and Maemo different is its streamlined interface. With all the attention centered upon Web content, it sports attributes like one-touch bookmarking, tabs and a host of browser controls.
Typing is kept to a minimum along with effortless access to bookmarks, history and open tabs while offline views are also simplified with the ability to save to PDF. Through applications like email, Twitter, Facebook and Google Reader, users can also share websites easily. What’s more, the search engine list is customizable too. Location-aware browsing alongside accelerometer, desktop notifications and device orientation are some of the attributes available thanks to HTML5 support.
The Mozilla team further assures privacy and security issues are taken care of. Complete with secure end-to-end encryption, the browser includes syncing across multiple mobile devices and computers. The list of personalization options seems limitless as well with the wide functions, Add-ons and features on offer. Current tools for developers like CSS, Canvas and SVG have also been enhanced.
Available in over 10 languages, Firefox is available from the Android Market and downloadable on Maemo devices too.