Mozilla has announced its decision of culling support for NPAPI plugins from Firefox browser – a move that follows similar decisions by Google and Microsoft. Mozilla said that it has been working…
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Microsoft Windows 10 users being persuaded to ditch Chrome, Firefox
It seems Microsoft is leaving no stones unturned to persuade Windows 10 users to ditch rival web browsers in favour its new Edge browser. Microsoft is using its Bing search engine to…
Mozilla wants Chrome, Opera extension to run on Firefox with minimal changes
Mozilla is bringing about a change in the way developers create add-ons or extensions for Firefox and to cut out the work of developers who maintain the same extension for Chrome, Safari,…
Yahoo’s gain is Google’s loss
Yahoo’s inclusion as the default search choice in Mozilla’s Firefox browser in the U.S. has given the search engine a major boost, helping it achieve its biggest share gain since 2009. According…
Mozilla Firefox for iOS confirmed, but no definite timeline provided
After years of categorically denying Firefox for iOS, Mozilla has changed its stance and recognizes the need for Firefox on iOS owing to users’ direction and demands. The change in mindset was…
Mozilla Firefox ditches Google in favour of Yahoo as default search engine
Mozilla and Yahoo have inked a deal that will see the former replacing Google as its default search engine on Firefox’s Web browser in the US on desktop as well as mobile…
Mozilla Firefox 30 released for desktops, mobile version in tow
The latest Firefox is landmark version, but it doesn’t pack a hoard of new features for end users.
Google Chrome leading US browser market, new report claims
Chrome manages to ace the US web browser market for the first time with a combined desktop and mobile browser share of 31.8 percent.
Former CMO Chris Beard named as Mozilla’s interim CEO
Mozilla announced Monday that it has appointed former long-time employee Chris Beard, a company insider, to serve as interim CEO. Beard is also joining the company’s board of directors, which Mitchell Baker,…
OKCupid: Ditch Firefox as “Brendan Eich is an opponent of equal rights for gay couples”
Dating website OKCupid has sought to deter its users from accessing the website through Mozilla Firefox. This appeal comes days after Mozilla employees called for newly appointed CEO Brendan Eich’s resignation. Firefox…
Mozilla abandons Metro version of Firefox for Windows 8
Mozilla has culled the Metro version of its Firefox for Windows 8 citing low adoption of platform even before the version 1 of the browser was released. “Earlier this week, I asked…
Mozilla, Epic team up to port Unreal Engine 4 to the Web
Days ahead of the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Mozilla and Epic Games have announced that they are bringing Unreal Engine 4 framework to the web. Mozilla showed an early preview…
The £16.25 Firefox stand-off between Mozilla, Dell
It was reported yesterday that Dell is charging £16.25 for Mozilla Firefox Web Browser Installation Service, something that many have claimed is in violation of Mozilla’s trademark policy. Dell and Mozilla have…
Dell charging £16.25 for Mozilla Firefox browser installation service
Dell is charging customers £16.25 for Mozilla Firefox Web Browser Installation Service, which is in clear violation Mozilla’s Firefox distribution policy. The browser is available for free download to anyone who wishes…
Firefox ad move is necessary for revenue generation says Mozilla
Mozilla Foundation’s chairwoman, in an attempt to defend the non-profit organisation’s move of displaying ads on Firefox’s new tabs page and directory files, said that the move is important for the company…