"Firefox 55" official version released, corresponding to WebVR dramatically improved performance

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Web browser"Firefox 55The official version (desktop version / for PC, Mac, Linux) has been released. With this update, "WebVR", which allows you to enjoy VR content on the web without installing software, is now standard supported, greatly improving the performance of session restore when tabs are open in large numbers Did.

Download Firefox - Free web browser - Mozilla
https://www.mozilla.org/ja/firefox/new/


Firefox - Notes (55.0) - Mozilla
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/55.0/releasenotes/

Firefox Is Better, For You. WebVR and new speedy features launching today in Firefox - The Mozilla Blog
https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2017/08/08/webvr-new-speedy-features/

◆ Desktop version download
· Windows version (32.3 MB)
https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-55.0-SSL&os=win&lang=ja

· Mac OS X version (48.7 MB)
https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-55.0-SSL&os=osx&lang=ja-JP-mac

· Linux version (58.7 MB)
https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-55.0-SSL&os=linux&lang=ja

◆ New features
In Firefox 55, the API specification "WebVR" for realizing a virtual reality (VR) experience with a Web browser using Web technology was standardly supported. WebVR was planned from around 2014, and without installing software, "WebVR"Oculus Rift"Or"HTC ViveYou can use VR content on the web with the VR headset such as "You can use VR content on the web."

Mozilla also publishes a website called "Mozilla VR".

Mozilla VR | Home
https://mozvr.com/


You can understand what Mozilla VR is like from the following movies.

WebVR and A-Frame Showcase in Firefox - YouTube


At the bottom of the screen labeled "MOZVR", VR goggles icon. Clicking on this ... ....


The screen switched to VR mode. Now you can enjoy content with VR headset.


Create VR content using A-Frame ......


It displays 360 degree images.


Also supports movies. If you have a game that supports VR on the web, you can also play games.


You will be able to use the 3D user interface on the web.


Medical and ... ...


It also demonstrates its abilities in the fields of architecture and interior design.


At the time of article creation, only Oculus Rift and HTC Vive correspond, but the development team said that they are working with increasing priority in order to make WebVR compatible with mobile headsets.

In addition to WebVR support, we have been able to open over 1,600 huge tabs in just 15 seconds using the technology of the development project "Quantum Flow". Memory consumption is also dramatically improved.

With just 15 seconds you can launch more than 1600 tabs, dramatically improving memory usage, revealing the effect of "Quantum Flow" to resolve the weaknesses of Firefox - GIGAZINE


Furthermore, in Firefox 55, if you check the option "Performance panel", you can set performance according to the hardware and OS of your computer. It is also possible for users to adjust their own performance.


Also, the address bar has been upgraded to make it easier to find out. By typing a word in the address bar and clicking the search engine you want to use, you can search directly.


In addition, those who are using 64-bit Windows are hard to consume memory and crashing became difficult 64-bit version of Firefox can be installed. On a machine with 4 GB RAM, the crash rate seems to have decreased by 39%. Also, although it differs from the improvement point, on the web page using Flash, it has also been changed to the specification that you need to press the allow button to activate Flash.