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Learn more about the latest features on Firefox for Android.

{for not m47} {note}'''A new version of Firefox is available! See [[Update to the latest version of Firefox for Android]] to get the new version.{/note} Thanks for updating your Firefox! This latest version comes with the following features to help you find what you're looking for faster. =Access top-ranked sites based on Alexa data (for new users only)= If you have not yet synced Firefox with other devices, it will suggest five of the top-ranked sites for your country. [[Image:alexa android 46]] These sites will eventually be replaced by your most recently and frequently visited sites as you continue to use Firefox. You can also delete a top site by long-pressing on it, then choosing {menu Remove} from the menu that pops up. {note}To learn more about the home screen, see [[Use the Awesome Screen to search the Web, bookmarks and more]]{/note} =Get to websites faster with URL autocomplete= Visit popular websites quickly. When you start entering a popular web address, Firefox will automatically complete it for you. If there are several possible addresses for the website you are typing, Firefox will suggest possible domains. {note}Suggestions are based on your history and the top 100 Alexa websites.{/note} =Easier access to your history and bookmarks with menu shortcuts= In addition to being on the home screen, the Firefox menu now has shortcuts to Bookmarks and History so you can get to your favorite websites faster. [[Image:bookmarks history menu android 46]] {/for} {for =m47} <!-- L10N: For version 47, unhide and localize this section only. This is the plain English version specifically for localization. We're not displaying this to English-language users. Nice to see you again! This version of Firefox for Android comes with features to keep you safe and secure and to speed up your browsing. =Prevent spoofing to enhance your online security= Some websites display an icon in the address bar to make them appear secure or authentic. We’ve removed this icon so websites can no longer trick you into thinking that they’re secure. ;[[Image:no favicon fx 47]] =Ability to reduce data usage by turning web fonts off= Firefox for Android gives you the option to turn off web fonts to speed up your browsing or use less data. ;[[Image:webfonts android 47]] {note}See [[Turn off web fonts in Firefox for Android]] to learn more.{/note} End of section to localize--> <!--L10N: Hide this section from your articles and do not localize. These instructions are the same as the ones above but using experimental wording. These are for English language users only--> Heyo! Nice to see you again. This brand new version of Firefox comes with the following goodies to make your browsing experience even better. =Prevent spoofing by removing icons in the address bar= Ever get fooled into thinking that a website is secure because you trust the website icon in the URL bar? Well, never again! We’ve removed the website icon so websites can no longer pretend to be secure or legit when they’re not (sneaky!) ;[[Image:no favicon fx 47]] =Ability to turn web fonts off to use less data= Some websites use fonts that are not already installed on your device. These fonts are downloaded while the page loads. While these fonts may look nice, they can eat up your data or slow down your browsing. Firefox for Android gives you the option to turn these web fonts off or on. ;[[Image:webfonts android 47]] {note}See [[Turn off web fonts in Firefox for Android]] to learn more.{/note} {/for} {for =m48} Welcome back to another shiny, action-packed version of Firefox. This update comes with the following features to help you browse free and easy. __TOC__ =Your Bookmarks panel now has a Reading List smart folder= Firefox saves you time by saving your Reading List articles and bookmarks in one place. When you bookmark a page while in reader view, Firefox will automatically create a smart folder in your bookmarks called ''Reading List''. [[Image:reading list android 48]] =Floating menu near your selected text= When you select text, the toolbar will appear magically near it. No more trips to the top of the screen. [[Image:floating menu 48]] {note}For more information about copying and pasting text, see [[How do I copy and paste text on Android?]]{/note} =Improved audio and video playback= ==Audio and video are handled by Android Audio Media Services== When a call interrupts you while you’re watching or listening to audio or video in Firefox, we’ll automatically pause your playback so you can pick up where you left off...after your call. No more scrambling for the controls. ==Video touch controls get a snazzy new look== We’ve streamlined your video controls so they’re easier to use and better looking to boot!<!--L10N: "to boot" is another way of saying "and also". A more plain English way of writing this is "We've streamlined your video controls so they're easier to use and are also better looking."--> [[Image:video controls 48 android]] =Push notifications for websites= Don’t want to miss out on your favorite web pages? Set up notifications so you know when they’re updated. When you visit a web page for the first time, Firefox will ask you if you want to set up notifications. You can always change your mind by tapping the lock icon, followed by '''Edit Site Settings'''. [[Image:push notifications control center]] {note}See [[Control notifications in Firefox for Android]] to learn more.{/note} =Make Firefox your Default browser= We’ve made it easier by including instructions in the ''Settings'' menu. Just tap the menu button followed by {menu Settings}, and then {menu Make default browser}. =Pages from all synced devices -- now in the History panel= Firefox makes it easier to visit pages you’ve viewed on sync’ed devices. Tap on the History panel, followed by {menu Synced devices} to see your open tabs across your synced devices. [[Image:synced devices in history 48]] {/for} {for =m49} =See some webpages offline= Nice to see you again! This version of Firefox saves you data by storing some webpages offline so you can see them when you aren't connected to the Internet. Say goodbye to "page not found" errors. :[[Image:offline page android 49]] {/for} {for m50} Welcome back! We're working on a cool, new feature that lets you watch live stream on websites. This feature is still in its early stages but it's ready for you to try out (why wait?) When you visit a site that offers live stream, just tap on the video and Firefox will play the live stream in your Android video viewer. Just like that. ;[[Image:hls 50]] (Ahem, if you see an error message, just ignore it. We're still getting that bit ready, so please pardon our appearance.) {/for}