Firefox has released its latest version 123 for desktop users, offering several new features and improvements to enhance the user experience. While Android users have the version 122.1.0 at the moment, released on February 14, they can expect the update imminently, as references to Firefox 123 for Android suggest its release is near.
One of the standout features in the update is the introduction of search within Firefox View. This allows users to perform searches across all their tabs, including Recent Browsing, Open Tabs, Recently Closed Tabs, Tabs from Other Devices, and History, streamlining the tab management process.
Additionally, the Web Compatibility Reporting Tool is now integrated within Firefox 123. This tool enables users to report websites that do not load properly, which can help Mozilla identify and address web compatibility issues, potentially reducing the frequency of such errors in the future.
Apart from these major updates, Firefox 123 includes several minor security enhancements and new functionalities. For instance, when using Google Search, users will now see visual results in the address bar. Also, the new version introduces off-main-thread canvas support on macOS, Linux, and Android, making graphics operations more efficient. Settings for the address bar have been relocated to a more intuitive location within Firefox Settings under the Search section.
To run Firefox 123, users need to have at least Windows 10 or a later version, macOS 10.15, or a compatible GNU/Linux distribution. The necessary Linux system requirements are GTK+ 3.14, glibc 2.17, libglib 2.42, libstdc++ 4.8.1, with X.Org 1.0 (X.Org 1.7 recommended). Additionally recommended are DBus 1.0, NetworkManager 0.7, and PulseAudio for the best performance.
For developers who have an interest in creating extensions for Firefox, there’s a resource that could be of assistance—Daniel Melehi’s book, “How to Make a Firefox Extension: (And Sell It!) (Cross-Platform Extension Chronicles),” available in Kindle Edition format. This book is aimed at those looking to develop and market their own Firefox extensions.
