5.11.08

Firefox For Mobile


Mozilla has released Alpha version of their new mobile browser and it has been codenamed Fennec. This release will initially be available only to the users of Nokia N810 and N800 Internet tablet.Fennec has a new user interface that adds touch screen support and other features that are appropriate for mobile phones and other handheld devices. As this release is currently available only for two models most of us will have to wait until it is actually made available for out mobile phones. But Mozilla provides another way of experimenting (or feeling) with Fennec for,
Just choose the correct operating system and proceed with installation. For Fennec alpha walkthrough check out this demo video.

Fennec Alpha Walkthrough from Madhava Enros on Vimeo.
Fennec comes with an Awesome Bar just like Firefox 3 that combines history, bookmarks, and search. For navigation Fennec supports a full screen mode.

According to Mozilla the Fennec offers,
  1. Easy navigation to Web content:
  • Bookmarks, including tags
  • Smart URL bar ("awesome bar")
  • Tabbed browsing with thumbnail images
  • Integrated Web search - built into the URL bar
  • Easy access to multiple search engines

2. Web content:

  • Maximize content by auto-hiding controls and URL bar
  • Zoom in and out

3. Security:

  • Instant Web site ID
  • Password manager
  • Popup blocker
  • Clear private data

4. Devices services integration:

  • Click on a phone number to initiate a call
  • JavaScript API to get device location
  • Popup blocker
  • Clear private data

Also:

  • Searchable download manager
  • Preferences pane
I can only hope that Fennec looks just as great with my mobile coz it has got a screen way smaller than a Nokia N810.

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