Thursday, March 24, 2011

FireFox 4 Released!

The anticipated release of FireFox 4 has been out for only a day and has been making a big splash in the browser wars.  To the point, here are some new features found in FireFox 4:

App Tabs
Take sites you always keep open—like Web mail—off your tab bar and give them a permanent home in your browser.
Switch-to-Tab
As you’re opening a new tab or typing in the Awesome Bar, Firefox will check to see if you already have that site open. If you do, you’ll be directed to the existing tab so you don’t open a duplicate.

Organize your Tabs with Panorama
Too many tabs? Reclaim your browser from tab clutter! Panorama lets you drag and drop your tabs into manageable groups that you can organize, name and arrange in a fun and visual way. To get started with Panorama, simply select the Tab Groups icon when you customize your Navigation Toolbar or right click any tab to Move to Group.

Reopen Closed Tabs and Windows
If you accidentally close a tab or window, you can reopen it in one click. Just view Recently Closed Tabs or Recently Closed Windows in the History menu and select the tab or window you’d like to reopen.

Smooth Scrolling
Like to have all 20 of your favorite pages open at once? An elegant new feature lets you scroll through tabs easily to see them all and access the one you want quickly.

Download FireFox 4 now!


Posted by Elucid at 9:10 AM

68 comments:

  1. SelfishlyMarch 24, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Wow, that looks really cool. I use Firefox so I might have to give the new version a try.

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  2. BremsyMarch 24, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    seems like google chrome has seriouse competion especialy the app-tab might give it a try soon

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  3. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Gasp O: downloaded.

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  4. TheHarvesterMarch 24, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    so far i love FF4. even though most if not all is stolen from Chrome

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  5. PifMarch 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    got firefox 4 yesterday and fucking love it

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  6. AstyMarch 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Just DL'd the new version the other nice, really nice and clean

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  7. PyrockkMarch 24, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    nice. will look into it

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  8. JamesMarch 24, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I got it yesterday, it's amazing. Check out my new site at www.abigbluebox.com

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  9. The SpeakerMarch 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I've been using this sucker all day and loving it. Thanks for the easy to read guide of features.

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  10. CaptainSeriousMarch 24, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Neat. I might have to check it out. I've been using chrome so long I have no idea what other browsers have been up to.

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  11. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Just downloaded it now! Thanks for sharing - followed ++++ :D

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  12. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Nice to see someone else who's posted about FF4. That earns you a follow in my books! :D

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  13. KontingencyMarch 24, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    i feel like they made firefox and chrome have a baby and ff4 was the result

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  14. ~DSMarch 24, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Smooth Scrolling sounds like what I've been looking for

    This may just replace Chrome

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  15. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Gotta test that badass out :P
    Been using chrome so far

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  16. -March 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Hmm.. I switched to Chrome a couple years ago and haven't looked back... until now...

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  17. The Laughing manMarch 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    My goodness Firefox is sexy

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  18. iKawaiiMarch 24, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Organize tabs can be useful for me!
    Thank you

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  19. Jeff BrackenMarch 24, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Very interesting.. I might have to switch back from Chrome!

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  20. jimbob007March 24, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Using it right now. Great so far.

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  21. StevesonaplaneMarch 24, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Yeah, I've been using Chrome...but I dunno, I might have to make the change.

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  22. Gajewa469March 24, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    AHHH! I was so excited when it released.

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  23. Our BlogMarch 24, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Yeah, I'm pretty stoked about the release. I'm sure we will see the other browsers catching up pretty fast. Followed!

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  24. BenzuiMarch 24, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Chrome has been bothering me lately. I think I might switch back to FF.

    followed!

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  25. GeojourMarch 24, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    running it now...kinda weird, kinda cool


    I will report in soon on how I feel

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  26. Butcher BradleyMarch 25, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Downloading. Cool post :)

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  27. Every DayMarch 25, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I really like the feel of it. but its just not that much better than chrome for me to move all my bookmarks and stuff.

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  28. dreamatlanticMarch 25, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Firefox is sweet

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  29. Jessica ThompsonMarch 25, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Downlaoding now! Check out my new blog, puzzledyet.blogspot.com if you haven't already!

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  30. husarMarch 25, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    good blog, nice post

    + follower:)

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  31. Justin testingMarch 25, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    But.. but I like my chrome :< However, as someone who has a minimum of 30 tabs open at all times, those features look pretty damn neatO.

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  32. Nuker ZeroMarch 25, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Been using the beta for awhile now. Excited to see some of my friends' impressions!

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  33. GeojourMarch 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Holy hot DAMN! I had NO FREAKING IDEA about the panorama view! NO JOKE: After I am done with your blog, I am leeching 4!!

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  34. KanedaMarch 25, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Some pretty neat new features, gotta admit.
    But I'm always slow with updating, because I fear about my bookmarks (I know it's crazy, but who knows?)

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  35. seamagpieMarch 25, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    yes! finally!

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  36. Choms1337March 25, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    very nice :P firefox4 incoming :P

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  37. Phillip J FryMarch 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I am always updating. It's like my computer is always learning

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  38. ShonaMarch 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    I love firefox 4, seriously.. the paste and go is AWESOME!

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  39. CandleintheDarkMarch 25, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I definitely need to update. It sounds awesome.

    Following btw!

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  40. SynetikMarch 25, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Downloading now, thanks for the heads up.

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  41. Max BrawnMarch 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Awesome will have to try it out!

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  42. JellybroMarch 25, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Golly gee, thanks for the update sir.

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  43. g0atcheezMarch 25, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    maybe this will finally pull from chrome

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  44. IllMarch 25, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    nice, time to DL

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  45. SterlingMarch 25, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    i tried the beta, but it always crashed. maybe this version is better. it sounds really nice, so i'll give it a try. thanks for this article

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  46. JoeMarch 25, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    On it right now. Great browser, I love it

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  47. cakebot~March 25, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    thanks for the info! I'm going to update!

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  48. YooklyneMarch 25, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Download it right now ! thanks for sharing dude

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  49. FrostyMarch 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Definitely looking forward to some of the changes

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  50. SeanMarch 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I updated to the Firefox 4 from 3.6...holy shit, the improvements were astounding.

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  51. Team PandaMarch 25, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    firefox 4 is pretty good so far, im never going back to internet explorer, thats for sure.

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  52. Quick ReadsMarch 25, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I totally switched to Firefox 4 from chrome, now i can browse better while having a morning coffe and the news paper like a pro! I really liked this one version, also check out the skins they're well made too, regards and following!

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  53. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I love the streamlined UI

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  54. thedankMarch 25, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    chrome ftw

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  55. sporktarMarch 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Oh wow, i like what they've done. I didn't even notice all the new features until now. Followed.

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  56. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Downloading... Nope wait! PCLOS

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  57. i March 25, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Using firefox 4 now, really like it! Chrome has a few nicer things, but the add-ons of FF really put it over the top.

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  58. KevingsMarch 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Havent gotten around to trying it yet, but its seems its worth it :D

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  59. Buzzy LightsMarch 25, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Downloaded!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  60. AdminMarch 25, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Make a post comparing this to Chrome?

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  61. asldkasdMarch 26, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I've been using 4 since the betas, and I didn't know about app tabs..

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  62. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Very cool, I must say. Looks like Mozilla knows what they're doing.

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  63. TheMonopolyGuyMarch 26, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Switched back to chrome just now
    I don't know it's still a lot faster

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  64. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    firefox ftw!!!

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  65. TriperMarch 26, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I will check new FF, but i rather use opera.

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  66. shamanMarch 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I will always use FF because its not made by some giant company that spies on its users.

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  67. Breaking ChrisMarch 28, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Downloaded it a few days ago, it's fantastic

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  68. AlnairJune 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Firefox 4 might be the best web browser of this generation. It's so awesome.

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