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Mozilla Firefox 138 Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla Firefox 138 introduces support for copying links for background tabs using the tabstrip context menu on Linux and macOS systems, an improved address and credit card autofill feature that better handles dynamically updated forms, and new Contrast Control settings that let users use the same colors across websites for improved readability.
This release also introduces a new “Show search terms in the address bar on results pages” option in Search settings under the Default Search Engine section and brings back the Quick Actions toggle in the Address Bar section of Search settings, along with the corresponding entry in the Search Shortcuts section.
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Firefox 138 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Almost a month after releasing version 137, Mozilla has launched Firefox 138, the latest update to its popular open-source web browser, now available for download.
The release’s main highlight is security, specifically targeting the browser’s Android version. Until now, users who needed mutual TLS authentication had to rely on desktop or specialized mobile apps. Firefox 138 changes this by adding full support for TLS client-authentication certificates on Android.
For tablet owners, web apps often appear as if they were still designed for a five-inch phone. Firefox’s “Desktop Mode” fixes that by sending a desktop-class user-agent string, preventing mobile layouts from stretching awkwardly.
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Firefox 138.0 Is Out with Support for Customizing Profiles | UbuntuHandbook
Mozilla Firefox 138.0 is available to download today after 9 beta releases. Here are the new features in this monthly release.
The Firefox 138.0 announcement is not ready at the moment of writing, though the download link is out. According to the Github releases page, the new Firefox release enhanced profile management support.
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Firefox 138 Released with Long-Awaited Profile Manager - OMG! Ubuntu
The feature, which begins rolling out in today’s Firefox 138 update, is the latest “big ticket” feature the browser has belatedly sought to add, following recent long-requested supported for vertical tabs and tab grouping capabilities.
Last month’s Firefox 137 release added the aforementioned tab grouping features, give its address bar a chip-laden overhaul, and flipped the switch on HEVC video playback on Linux.
Firefox 138 has a number of notable changes to match those of its predecessor, so for a closer look at what they are, read on!
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Mozilla Thunderbird 138 Released, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla has just unveiled Thunderbird version 138 of its widely adopted free and open-source desktop email client, now available for download.
One of the most immediately noticeable additions is the revamped new-mail alert. Now, when an incoming message arrives, you’ll see disposition buttons directly in the notification, allowing you to archive, delete, or reply without even opening the main window.
Moreover, macOS users can look forward to greater flexibility: notification customization options have been added to the Settings panel, giving you fine-grained control over what and how you’re alerted.
In addition to new features, Thunderbird 138 introduces a subtle but welcome change for those relying on high-contrast modes – the default color overrides have been adjusted on both macOS and Linux, harmonizing the look and feel for users with accessibility needs.