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Mozilla is launching Android support for Firefox extensions

Ryan Daws — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:08:48 +0000

Mozilla has announced its plans to introduce an open ecosystem of extensions for Firefox on Android, offering a range of possibilities for developers to optimise their desktop extensions for mobile usage. The exact launch date is set to be revealed in early September, with expectations of the rollout occurring before the close of this year.... Read more »

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Mozilla and Google are developing non-WebKit iOS browsers

Ryan Daws — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:38:54 +0000

Apple is reportedly preparing to open the App Store to non-WebKit iOS browsers and Mozilla and Google are wasting no time in preparing their alternatives. App Store rules currently forbid any third-party browser from using an engine other than Apple’s own WebKit. Regulators are gearing up to force Apple to change the rule because it’s... Read more »

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Mozilla appoints long-term chairwoman Mitchell Baker as CEO

Ryan Daws — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:36:56 +0000

Mozilla has appointed long-term chairwoman Mitchell Baker as CEO, replacing Chris Beard who announced his departure last August. Baker is stepping into her new role under difficult circumstances. COVID-19 is causing economic chaos around the world, and Mozilla’s flagship product – its Firefox browser – is losing marketshare due to fierce competition. And yet, there... Read more »

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