On January 23, 2024, Mozilla launched the 122nd version of its web browser Firefox with new features focused on privacy and user experience. The update includes passwordless sign-in for enhanced security, resistance to fingerprinting, and the ability to prevent sites from tracking and sharing user data. The browser also improves search functionality, translations, and compatibility with different operating systems.
For developers, the update includes improvements in MDN Web Docs article suggestions, enhanced keyboard navigation, and expanded CSS property support. The update also addresses security vulnerabilities and introduces new features like support for animating the SVG viewBox attribute using SMIL and the Screen Wake Lock API.
Overall, Firefox version 122 showcases Mozilla’s dedication to user privacy and security while enhancing the browsing experience for both users and developers.