Mozilla has unveiled Firefox 129, its latest browser update. Key new features include:
- Enhanced Reader View: The Reader View now offers a more customizable reading experience with options to adjust character spacing, word spacing, and text alignment. Additionally, a new theme menu provides extra contrast and grayscale options.
- Tab Hover Preview: Hovering over background tabs now displays a preview, making it easier to find the tab you’re looking for without switching.
- Default HTTPS: Firefox 129 defaults to HTTPS connections, falling back to HTTP only if the website doesn’t support HTTPS.
- System DNS Resolver: On Windows 11, Linux, and Android 10+, Firefox now uses the system’s DNS resolver for HTTPS DNS lookups.
- Address Autofill: Address autofill has been enabled for users in France and Germany.
Other improvements include better accessibility for macOS VoiceOver users, allowing them to read multiple languages within the same article without switching.
More detailed explanation:
This release of Firefox brings significant enhancements to the reading experience, tab management, and security. By offering more customization options in the Reader View and introducing a tab hover preview, Firefox 129 aims to provide a more personalized and efficient browsing experience. The default HTTPS and system DNS resolver features contribute to a more secure browsing environment.