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Here's an overview of all the great new features included in the Firefox OS 1.1 upgrade.
Here's an overview of all the great new features included in the Firefox OS 1.1 upgrade.

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Here's an overview of all the great new features included in the Firefox OS 1.1 upgrade. *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__ =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]]. [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/1eVYAiU]]
Here's an overview of all the great new features included in the Firefox OS {for not fxos1.2}1.1{/for}{for fxos1.2}1.2{/for} upgrade. *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} =Better email - notifications plus audio & video attachments= *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.''' *;[[Image:Email Notifications]] *Now you can add audio or video attachments to your emails. For more, see [[Send and manage email]]. =New calling features - redial and conference calls= *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]] =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}. *;[[Image:Export Contacts]] For details, see [[Import, add and manage contacts on Firefox OS]]. {/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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