Mozilla believes that reducing the price difference between feature phones and smartphones is the key to success in emerging markets.
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Mozilla reluctantly agrees to bring DRM to Firefox
Mozilla announced that it will add Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) into future versions of the open-source Firefox, in an agreement with Adobe to support commercial video streams. The company, which had been…
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,…
Anti-gay marriage storm uproots Mozilla’s CEO Brendan Eich
After facing heavy criticism over the donation made to an anti-gay marriage campaign, Mozilla Chief Executive Brendan Eich has finally bid goodbye to the organisation. Eich confirmed his resignation in a blog…
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 employees demanding CEO Brendan Eich’s resignation
Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich is facing a tough time as several of the company’s employees are calling out for his resignation after it emerged that he gave donations to an anti-LGBT campaign….
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…
Mozilla plans £15 smartphone for emerging markets
Mozilla announced plans for a lineup of Firefox OS-powered smartphones aimed at developing markets, by showing off a prototype for a £15 ($25) smartphone at the MWC 2014. Yes you read that…
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…
Mozilla Firefox to soon display ads on new tab page
Mozilla on Tuesday revealed that it’s ready to sell advertising within Firefox’s new tabs page. The announcement follows an earlier announcement wherein it revealed that Firefox would begin blocking third-party advertising by…
Mozilla launches Firefox Accounts, improved Firefox Sync
Mozilla has announced a range of new features in the Aurora channel including Firefox accounts, an update to its Sync feature and feature that allows users to further customise their browsers. Firefox…
Firefox for Windows 8 beta arrives
Mozilla has finally announced beta version of Firefox for Windows 8. The easy to use Firefox beta has been optimised for Windows 8 user interface thanks to its tile-based Firefox start screen…
Mozilla bringing Firefox launcher to Android in collaboration with EverythingMe
Mozilla teased its Firefox launcher for Android, which it is developing in collaboration with EverythingMe, at the InContext Conference. Firefox launcher of Android will be utilising EverythingMe’s context-sensitive app search and presenting…
Firefox 27 released; gets simultaneous social API services, SPDY 3.1 and TLS 1.2 support
Mozilla has announced Firefox 27 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android operating systems with features such as simultaneous Social API notifications, SPDY3.1 support, and more language options on Android. Support for Google’s…