Official release of 'Firefox 83', compatible with Apple Silicon & equipped with HTTPS mode
The official version of the web browser ' Firefox 83 ' has been released. In addition to improving the operation speed of JavaScript, many updates have been made, such as the addition of 'HTTPS mode' that blocks HTTP communication, and the addition of touch operations and picture-in-picture shortcuts.
Firefox 83.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes
◆ Significantly enhanced JavaScript engine
The JavaScript engine 'SpiderMonkey' used in Firefox has been significantly updated to improve page load speed by up to 15%, responsiveness by 12%, and memory usage by 8%. At the same time, security has been strengthened.
◆ HTTPS mode introduced
A mode has been added that allows only secure HTTPS communication . It can be enabled in the optional 'Privacy & Security' section.
◆ Supports pinch zoom on a touch-enabled PC
It is now possible to zoom in and out on pages with two fingers on Windows with a touch screen and Mac with a touch pad.
◆ Improved operability of picture-in-picture
While playing a movie in picture-in-picture, you can now use the arrow keys and control keys to fast forward, rewind, and adjust the volume. You can check the list of shortcuts on the
◆ When sharing screens, it becomes clearer which screen is shared.
◆ Supports Apple Silicon CPU
Firefox version 83 and above works fine on Apple devices with Apple Silicon CPUs. At the time of version 83, it uses the emulation function of
◆ Changes for developers
· 'Scroll' badges now available in the Developer Tools Page Inspector
It is now possible to quickly find scrollable elements. In addition, the 'overflow' badge will be displayed at the same time for the element that is causing scrolling.
-The crossorigin attribute can be set for the
-Displaystyle attribute can be set in MathML element
・ Conic-gradient function is now available in CSS
The conic-gradient function can be used to create a fan -gradient image from the center point.
Firefox 83 also includes a number of security fixes .
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