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Here's an overview of all the great new features included in your Firefox OS device.
Here's an overview of all the great new features included in your Firefox OS device.

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Here's an overview of all the great new features included in your Firefox OS device. *Not sure what version of Firefox OS you have? [[How do I find what version of Firefox OS I have?|Here's how to find out.]] *[[How do I check for Firefox OS updates and install them?|Learn how to check for updates and install them.]] [[Template:FxOSUpdates]] __TOC__ {for fxos1.2} =New email features - attachments, notifications and POP3 accounts= *Add audio or video attachments to your emails. * Turn on email notifications: Open the email app settings, tap the account you want to turn on notifications for and enable '''Display notifications for new messages'''.<br><br> *;[[Image:Email Notifications]] ;For more information, see [[How do I set up my e-mail notifications and sync preferences?]]. *Add POP3 email accounts to your phone: Tap the '''Manual setup''' link on the new account screen. Under ''Account type'', tap {menu POP3+SMTP}. ;For more, see [[Send and manage email]]. {for not fxos1.3}{note}POP3 email accounts are supported on Firefox 1.3 and higher{/note}{/for} {for fxos1.3} =Better messaging - add a subject line and forward messages= *Forward sent or received messages. *Add a subject line to messages: tap on the menu on the top right corner of the message screen. Choose {menu Add subject}. ;[[Image:subject fxos msg]] ;See [[How to use the Messages app]] for more information. {/for} =More calling options - redial, conference calls, and dual SIM features= *To redial the last number called, tap the green call button to load the number and then tap it a second time to place the call. *Add up to 5 participants to a call. Once you've called one person, tap the {button +} to add another. *;[[Image:Conference Call]] ;To learn more, see [[Make calls and access voicemail on Firefox OS]]. *If you have two SIM cards in your phone, the new Dual SIM Stand By (DSDS) feature lets you receive calls on either of them when they're not actively in use. {for =fxos1.2}{note}DSDS features are available on Firefox OS 1.3 and higher.{/note}{/for} {for fxos1.3} =Improved music controls and streaming media capabilities= *You can now skip and pause songs directly from the Notification tray or on your screen - even while your screen is locked. ;[[Image:music_control_ffos]] *Want to listen to the built-in radio without wearing your headphones? Firefox OS lets you listen to the radio using the speaker out option. Just tap the speaker icon to toggle it on or off. ;[[Image:radio speaker]]<br><br> ;See [[Listen to the radio on Firefox OS]] for more details. ;{note}You will still need to plug in your headphones to receive a radio signal, but you don't need to wear them while the speaker is turned on.{/note} *Firefox OS now supports the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), so you can stream audio or video feeds directly on your phone without downloading extra software. =Camera and photo features - flash, continuous focus and an organized gallery= *Firefox OS offers the following capabilities if your hardware supports it: **Turn your flash on, off or set it to automatic. **The continuous focus feature makes it easier to take clear pictures of moving objects. *Got a lot of photos? The Gallery app lets you view your photos by the month they were taken. You'll also be able to see file information - just click on one to see the details. ;[[Image:fxos gallery]] {/for} =Export and share your contacts - share over bluetooth plus export to SIM or memory card= *From the contacts app, tap the settings gear in the upper-right corner and then choose {button Export Contacts}. <br><br> *;[[Image:Export Contacts]] ;For details, see [[Import, add and manage contacts on Firefox OS]]. *You can now import contacts from more than one SIM card if your device has dual SIM capabilities. {for fxos1.3} =Add smart collections to your home screen= *Tap and hold on the home screen and then choose {button Add Smart Collections}. <br><br> *;[[Image:smart_collections]] ;You can now easily access your existing apps and discover new apps according to your interests. Dive into the default Smart Collections like Games, Social and Music or create your own. {/for} {for fxos1.3} =Transfer files easily through bluetooth or NFC= *Transfer multiple files on bluetooth: Follow [[Enable Bluetooth on Firefox OS to send and receive files | these steps to transfer your files]]. While your first file transfer is in progress, repeat the steps to add additional files to your transfer queue. *Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities: Transmit information on your device without the need for pairing or extra apps. Just tap your phone on an NFC-enabled device or tag. {/for} {/for} {for not fxos1.2} =Improved Messages app now has MMS features= *Add pictures, audio and video to your messages - just tap the paperclip [[Image:MMS attach]] button to the left of the message field. *Chat with a whole group - use the contacts button [[Image:contact button]] to add multiple people to a message. *Type a URL in a message and it automatically becomes a working link that will open in the browser. To learn more, see [[How to use the Messages app]]. =Download files from the browser= *Long-tap on a music, image or video file to download it to the Music, Gallery or Video app. For the details, see [[How do I download music, photos and videos from the browser?]]<br><br> *:[[Image:Long tap audio file]] =Adaptive Search now on the home screen= [[Template:appsearch1.1]] =Search your music= *Pull down on any screen in the Music app to reveal the new search bar. For more, see [[Play music on Firefox OS]].<br><br> *:[[Image:Search music]] =Import contacts from more places= *Now you can import contacts from Gmail, Outlook and Hotmail. *Easily add new contacts from phone calls, messages or email. To learn how, see [[Import, add and manage contacts on Firefox OS]]. =Share files over Bluetooth= *Bluetooth transfer is now available in the share menu of the Gallery and Video apps. To learn how to pair a device and share files, see [[Enable Bluetooth on Firefox OS to send and receive files]]. {/for} [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/1eVYAiU]]
Here's an overview of all the great new features included in your Firefox OS device. *Not sure what version of Firefox OS you have? [[How do I find what version of Firefox OS I have?|Here's how to find out.]] *[[How do I check for Firefox OS updates and install them?|Learn how to check for updates and install them.]] [[Template:FxOSUpdates]] __TOC__ {for fxos1.3} =Add Smart Collections to your home screen= Organize your favorite apps by topic or discover new ones according to your interests. *'''Choose a ready-made Smart Collection:''' Tap and hold on the home screen and then choose {button Add Smart Collections}. <br><br> *;[[Image:smart_collections]] *'''Create your own Smart Collection:''' On the home screen, enter a search for anything that interests you (examples: ''recipes'', ''sports'', ''news'') and Firefox OS will suggest apps for you. Tap the star icon under the search bar to save your search as a Smart Collection. *;[[Image:search smart]] {/for} {for fxos1.2} =New email features - attachments, notifications and POP3 accounts= *Add audio or video attachments to your emails. * Turn on email notifications: Open the email app settings, tap the account you want to turn on notifications for and enable '''Display notifications for new messages'''.<br><br> *;[[Image:Email Notifications]] ;For more information, see [[How do I set up my e-mail notifications and sync preferences?]]. *Add POP3 email accounts to your phone: Tap the '''Manual setup''' link on the new account screen. Under ''Account type'', tap {menu POP3+SMTP}. ;For more, see [[Send and manage email]]. {for not fxos1.3}{note}POP3 email accounts are supported on Firefox 1.3 and higher{/note}{/for} {for fxos1.3} =Better messaging - add a subject line and forward messages= *Forward sent or received messages. *Add a subject line to messages: tap on the menu on the top right corner of the message screen. Choose {menu Add subject}. ;[[Image:subject fxos msg]] ;See [[How to use the Messages app]] for more information. {/for} =More calling options - redial, conference calls, and dual SIM features= *To redial the last number called, tap the green call button to load the number and then tap it a second time to place the call. *Add up to 5 participants to a call. Once you've called one person, tap the {button +} to add another. *;[[Image:Conference Call]] ;To learn more, see [[Make calls and access voicemail on Firefox OS]]. *If you have two SIM cards in your phone, the new Dual SIM Stand By (DSDS) feature lets you receive calls on either of them when they're not actively in use. {for =fxos1.2}{note}DSDS features are available on Firefox OS 1.3 and higher.{/note}{/for} {for fxos1.3} =Improved music controls and streaming media capabilities= *You can now skip and pause songs directly from the Notification tray or on your screen - even while your screen is locked. ;[[Image:music_control_ffos]] *Want to listen to the built-in radio without wearing your headphones? Firefox OS lets you listen to the radio using the speaker out option. Just tap the speaker icon to toggle it on or off. ;[[Image:radio speaker]]<br><br> ;See [[Listen to the radio on Firefox OS]] for more details. ;{note}You will still need to plug in your headphones to receive a radio signal, but you don't need to wear them while the speaker is turned on.{/note} *Firefox OS now supports the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), so you can stream audio or video feeds directly on your phone without downloading extra software. =Camera and photo features - flash, continuous focus and an organized gallery= *Firefox OS offers the following capabilities if your hardware supports it: **Turn your flash on, off or set it to automatic. **The continuous focus feature makes it easier to take clear pictures of moving objects. *Got a lot of photos? The Gallery app lets you view your photos by the month they were taken. You'll also be able to see file information - just click on one to see the details. ;[[Image:fxos gallery]] {/for} =Export and share your contacts - share over bluetooth plus export to SIM or memory card= *From the contacts app, tap the settings gear in the upper-right corner and then choose {button Export Contacts}. <br><br> *;[[Image:Export Contacts]] ;For details, see [[Import, add and manage contacts on Firefox OS]]. *You can now import contacts from more than one SIM card if your device has dual SIM capabilities. {for fxos1.3} =Transfer files easily through bluetooth or NFC= *Transfer multiple files on bluetooth: Follow [[Enable Bluetooth on Firefox OS to send and receive files | these steps to transfer your files]]. While your first file transfer is in progress, repeat the steps to add additional files to your transfer queue. *Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities: Transmit information on your device without the need for pairing or extra apps. Just tap your phone on an NFC-enabled device or tag. {/for} {/for} {for not fxos1.2} =Improved Messages app now has MMS features= *Add pictures, audio and video to your messages - just tap the paperclip [[Image:MMS attach]] button to the left of the message field. *Chat with a whole group - use the contacts button [[Image:contact button]] to add multiple people to a message. *Type a URL in a message and it automatically becomes a working link that will open in the browser. To learn more, see [[How to use the Messages app]]. =Download files from the browser= *Long-tap on a music, image or video file to download it to the Music, Gallery or Video app. For the details, see [[How do I download music, photos and videos from the browser?]]<br><br> *:[[Image:Long tap audio file]] =Adaptive Search now on the home screen= [[Template:appsearch1.1]] =Search your music= *Pull down on any screen in the Music app to reveal the new search bar. For more, see [[Play music on Firefox OS]].<br><br> *:[[Image:Search music]] =Import contacts from more places= *Now you can import contacts from Gmail, Outlook and Hotmail. *Easily add new contacts from phone calls, messages or email. To learn how, see [[Import, add and manage contacts on Firefox OS]]. =Share files over Bluetooth= *Bluetooth transfer is now available in the share menu of the Gallery and Video apps. To learn how to pair a device and share files, see [[Enable Bluetooth on Firefox OS to send and receive files]]. {/for} [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/1eVYAiU]]

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