Firefox 89.0 released

[amirr]

I got an email from softpedia about Firefox 89 update. Did you also install it?

 

[Minimalist]

I didn't get it offered through built-in updater yet.

 

[Ink]

What's new in the v89.0 beta

Firefox Beta 89.0beta, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes

www.mozilla.org

Once official, the stable Release notes will appear here:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/notes/

 

[Kongo]

Updated sucessfully via PatchMyPC

 

[russ0408]

Trying it now, so far so good. I'm finding it a quicker than Edge and Chrome. Took me awhile to find things, but so far I like it. Hopefully they took care of the resource issue, Firefox was a hog.

 

[Islam Gamal]

i updated via PatchMyPC. I really like the new design so much. the only problem for me with firefox is the ram usage. it consumes high amount of ram but i can`t stop using it. it is the best for me.

 

[ZeePriest]

Didn't get the update yet! I'm still on version 88.0.1

 

[russ0408]

After using Firefox 89 for a couple hours I find from a cold start it is about the same as Edge and Chrome but, I find the new Firefox loads pages faster than Edge and Chrome.

 

[Kongo]

Didn't get the update yet! I'm still on version 88.0.1

Try PatchMyPC. It normally has the versions some hours before I get it.

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[silversurfer]

New Proton (UI) design looks good for my taste

 

[CyberTech]

 

[ng4ever]

I like Firefox 89 so far all my userchrome settings stayed the same without being effected and all my addons work still! Good enough for me!

 

[Freud2004]

I'm sticking with 88 until 89 came via Firefox updates, from a month ago I exchange Brave for Firefox especially for the look, not because Firefox give any extra fixture in relation to brave. Let's be honest, in normal daily use almost the browsers look similar for the user experience.



3 Different Browsers, with extreme look comparison:
On top - Brave
bottom - Firefox
Middle- Edge

 

[ng4ever]

Firefox 89 basically looks the same to me but I guess it is a little different.

 

[silversurfer]

Firefox 89.0 is the latest stable version of the Firefox web browser. Released on June 1, 2021, it ships with major interface changes, a new custom theme, and more. The focus of the release is the interface redesign that is affecting major interface elements such as the main toolbar, address bar, menus, prompts that the browser displays, and tabs.

Executive Summary​

• Firefox 89 fixes security issues.
• Firefox 89 introduces an interface refresh that changes many elements of the web browser.

New features and improvements​

Firefox's new interface

Firefox 89 features a new interface that is "easier to use" and modernized according to Mozilla. The browser has a new tab bar and address bar design, new menus and prompts. Some items have been removed or renamed. Users should see fewer interruptions and browse with fewer distractions in the new version.

Here are the main changes:

Number 1: The Tab Bar

Floating tabs neatly contain information and surface cues when you need them, like visual indicators for audio controls. The rounded design of the active tab supports focus and signals the ability to easily move the tab as needed.

The tab bar supports normal and touch densities only for new users. Existing users who have used the compact tab design should keep it when Firefox is updated. New users can restore the compact mode density by following our guide.

Density determines the height of tabs and the tab bar. Tabs are larger in Firefox 89 and display a second line on sites with media playback (see screenshot above).

Number 2: The Menu

Clear, streamlined menus: Re-organized and prioritized menu content according to usage. Updated labels and removed iconography.

Most icons have been removed from the main Firefox menu and some elements have been removed or changed:

• Sign in to Firefox was renamed to Sync and save data.
• Protection Dashboard was removed. A click on the shield icon on the left side of the address displays the link.
• New Tab was added.
• Zoom row has been moved down in the menu.
• Edit row has been removed.
• Library has been removed. Bookmarks, History and Downloads are now directly listed in the menu.
• Logins and Passwords has been removed.
• Add-ons is now called Add-ons and Themes.
• Customize has been removed.
• Open File has been removed.
• Find in this Page is now called Find in Page.
• More is now More Tools.
• Web Developer is now found under More Tools.

Most of the removed options are accessible elsewhere in Firefox.

The right-click context menu has been redesigned as well. On Mac OS X, it has a native design now.

Number 3: Updated Prompts

Updated prompts: Infobars, panels, and modals have a cleaner design and clearer language.

Firefox displays all kinds of prompts to the user, e.g. when an extension is installed or when a site requests permissions to access the microphone or other devices.

Other changes

• Total Cookie Protection is enabled in Private Browsing Mode to limit cookie-based tracking further.
• PDF Files display signatures now when viewed in Firefox.
• AllowedDomainsForApps policy added. Defines the domains that are allowed to access Google Workspace.
• ExtensionSetting policy updated to disable updates for individual extensions.
• Preferences policy supports preferences that start with gfx. or layers. now.
• Firefox on Mac OS supports the system's elastic overscroll effect.
• Support for smart zooming, by double-tapping with two fingers or "with a single finger" using a Magic Mouse.
• Several fixes for Firefox on Mac OS X.

Firefox 89 ships with interface changes - gHacks Tech News

Firefox 89.0 features a new user interface with redesigned tabs, menus, prompts and more.

www.ghacks.net

 

[mlnevese]

Did they change anything in the rendering engine? It feels much faster than previous versions.

 

[gigi64]

I did not receive any update for Firefox 89, but now you can download version 89 by visiting the Mozilla site!
Why did I not receive the update?

 

[show-Zi]

I did not receive any update for Firefox 89, but now you can download version 89 by visiting the Mozilla site!
Why did I not receive the update?

There is a time lag until the update is delivered. Curious users go get it before it is given.

Directory Listing: /pub/firefox/releases/89.0/win64/

ftp.mozilla.org

 

[show-Zi]

I think that the cramped UI atmosphere that I had felt up to now has disappeared because of the appropriate margins on the whole.

 

[TheJokerz]

I just checked for an update, it has not rolled out to me yet