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Platform Tilt: Documenting the Uneven Playing Field for an Independent Browser Like Firefox ( blog.mozilla.org )

[Platform Tilt] tracks technical issues in major software platforms which disadvantage Firefox relative to the first-party browser. We consider aspects like security, stability, performance, and functionality, and propose changes to create a more level playing field....

New extensions you’ll love now available on Firefox for Android ( blog.mozilla.org )

Today, Mozilla announced more than 450 new extensions (software that adds new features or functionality to the browser) to users on Firefox for Android at Mozilla’s AMO Android page. This milestone marks the launch of a new open extension ecosystem on mobile where developers are now free to create and publish extensions and...

New extensions you’ll love now available on Firefox for Android ( blog.mozilla.org )

Today, Mozilla announced more than 450 new extensions (software that adds new features or functionality to the browser) to users on Firefox for Android at Mozilla’s AMO Android page. This milestone marks the launch of a new open extension ecosystem on mobile where developers are now free to create and publish extensions and...

Open extensions on Firefox for Android debut December 14 (but you can get a sneak peek today) ( blog.mozilla.org )

In anticipation of the launch of open extensions on Android, we just added a link to “Explore all Android extensions” on AMO’s Android page to make it easy to discover new content. And just for fun and to offer a taste of what’s to come, we also released a couple dozen new open extensions for Android. You can find them...

France’s browser-based website blocking proposal sets a disastrous precedent for the open internet ( blog.mozilla.org )

In a well-intentioned yet dangerous move to fight online fraud, France is on the verge of forcing browsers to create a dystopian technical capability. Article 6 (para II and III) of the SREN Bill would force browser providers to create the means to mandatorily block websites present on a government provided list. Such a move...

European Parliament’s version of the CRA threatens cybersecurity and open source development ( blog.mozilla.org )

We ask members of the ITRE Committee to consider the implications the current text can have on open-source development in Europe. At a minimum, we call for a public debate on the CRA at Plenary level before negotiations start with the Council and Commission.

Signing in to Pocket just got even more secure ( blog.mozilla.org )

Starting July 11, 2023, Pocket users will be prompted to transition to a Firefox account in order to log in and access their Pocket account. Aside from changing how you log in to Pocket, this does not affect your saved items. While optional at first, the transition to a Firefox account in order to log in will be required by...

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