Mozilla releases Firefox 149 with integrated VPN and Linux improvements (The Register/Lwn/Macgadget.de)
Version 149.0 of the Firefox web browser has been released today by Mozilla, introducing a free built-in virtual private network alongside enhanced performance features like split view tabs for better multitasking management. This update marks significant progress in user experience with smarter resource utilization and improved compatibility that finally resolves long-standing issues regarding Linux dialog interactions within the application interface.
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1Firefox 149 has officially released with notable features including split-view functionality for viewing multiple tabs simultaneously.
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2The update introduces an integrated free VPN service that secures only the traffic passing through Firefox itself, rather than all device connections. Additionally
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3Performance improvements have been implemented to optimize PDF handling and overall system resource usage across different platforms.
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Firefox 149 adds free built-in VPN functionality for protecting user traffic.
— [Mar 25, 15:25] Firefox 149 adds a free VPN and finally plays nice with Linux dialogs (The Register)Version 149.0 of the web browser includes split-view capabilities to display two pages side-by-side along with performance optimizations.
— [Mar 24, 18:19] Firefox 149.0 released (Lwn)Mozilla has launched version 149 featuring a Split View function for displaying webpages next to each other and PDF speed improvements following an AI toggle update in the previous release.
— [Mar 24, 11:00] Mozilla Veroeffentlicht Firefox 149 Mit Split View Ansicht (Macgadget.de)The new browser version focuses on practical usability rather than flashy features by improving performance and system resource management for daily browsing.
— [Mar 24, 06:17] Firefox 149 Beta Brings Split View, Faster Performance, and Smarter Resource Use (Ubuntupit)The update introduces a free VPN service alongside split view features that offer cleaner management of web pages compared to previous methods.
— [Mar 25, 06:37] Firefox brings Linux integration improvements with the new versionMozilla hat Firefox 149 mit einer Split-View-Funktion für zwei nebeneinander angezeigte Seiten, optimierten PDF-Ladezeiten und verbesserte JavaScript-Sicherheitsmaßnahmen veröffentlicht. Zudem wurden neue Funktionen wie das TrustPanel zur zentralen Überprüfung von Datenschutz sowie weitere Leistungsverbesserungen bei HTTP/3-Uploads hinzugefügt.