Firefox Focus Update: New Logo, Dark Theme & Shortcuts

Firefox Focus Receives a Privacy-Focused Update

Mozilla has recently refreshed its privacy-focused mobile browser, Firefox Focus, introducing a redesigned interface, convenient shortcuts, and enhanced privacy features.

Initially released in 2016, Firefox Focus fundamentally operates as a private browsing mode by default. This update incorporates a revised color scheme, a new logo, and a dedicated dark theme for improved user experience.

New Features for Enhanced Privacy and Speed

A new shortcut functionality has been implemented, enabling quicker access to frequently visited websites. This streamlines browsing for regular users.

The update introduces a shield icon, providing users with the ability to individually enable or disable trackers directly from this icon. This offers granular control over privacy settings.

A global tracker counter has also been added, displaying the total number of trackers blocked on behalf of the user. This provides transparency regarding the browser’s protective measures.

Mozilla states that these changes are designed to facilitate swift and uninterrupted searches, free from tracking concerns.

Firefox for Android Gains Password Management

In conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Mozilla is extending new functionalities to Firefox for Android.

Users creating accounts within any application can now generate and store new passwords directly within the browser, accessible across both mobile and desktop platforms.

Password autofill is now available on mobile devices, allowing users to utilize any previously saved passwords for online account logins.

Synchronization of passwords across desktop and mobile devices is enabled for users with a Firefox account. This ensures consistent access to credentials.

Biometric authentication – facial recognition or fingerprint scanning – is now supported for unlocking accounts, adding an extra layer of security.

Firefox Returns to the Windows Store

Mozilla has also announced the forthcoming availability of Firefox in the Windows Store later this year. This follows Microsoft’s relaxation of restrictions that previously prohibited third-party browsers.

“We welcome the news that their store is now more open to companies and applications, including independent browsers like Firefox,” Mozilla stated. “A healthier internet is one where people have an opportunity to choose from a diverse range of browsers and browser engines.”