Dear Firefox Android Development Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to propose two enhancements aimed at improving user experience on Firefox Android… (читать ещё)
Dear Firefox Android Development Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to propose two enhancements aimed at improving user experience on Firefox Android.
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1. Enhanced Video Quality Switching
Overview:
I propose the adoption and refinement of a video streaming feature currently observed in the YouTube mobile app. This feature preserves buffered video data when the user selects a different quality—whether moving to a lower quality (e.g., from 240p to 144p) or a higher quality (e.g., from 240p to 360p). Instead of immediately discarding the buffered content, the player continues using it until the user triggers a playback change (such as seeking forward or backward). At that point, the player switches seamlessly to the new quality.
Step-by-Step User Experience:
1. Initial Playback:
The user begins watching a video at a set quality (e.g., 240p) with buffered segments ensuring uninterrupted playback.
2. Quality Change Selection:
The user selects a new video quality (either lower or higher).
The browser continues using the already buffered data without flushing it immediately.
3. Continued Playback:
The video plays in the original quality using the buffered segments, ensuring a smooth viewing experience.
4. Triggering the Transition:
Upon a user action like seeking forward or backward (e.g., skipping 10 seconds), the player fetches new segments in the newly selected quality.
5. Post-Transition:
Playback resumes in the chosen quality, maintaining continuity and efficiency for future changes.
Benefits:
Seamless Viewing: Minimizes interruptions by retaining buffered data until a natural playback cue occurs.
Data Efficiency: Avoids unnecessary rebuffering, which conserves data usage.
Uniform Experience: Ensures consistent playback quality transitions across all Firefox platforms.
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2. Feedback Option Integration
I have also observed that the latest version of Firefox Android does not include a feedback option in the settings—a tool typically essential for users, especially those less familiar with technical details, to report issues or suggest improvements. This absence is unexpected, as it restricts user engagement and the collection of valuable insights.
Request:
Reintroduce the Feedback Option: Please add a user-friendly feedback feature in the settings menu in future updates.
Consistency Across Devices: Ensure that this feedback mechanism is implemented uniformly across all Firefox platforms (Android, Windows, etc.), so that all users have an easy avenue to contribute to improvements.
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Thank you for considering these proposals. I am confident that these enhancements will significantly improve the user experience by ensuring smoother video playback and enabling more robust user feedback. I would be happy to discuss these ideas further or provide additional details if needed.
Best regards,
NDJ
