The latest version of Firefox, 126.0, is now available for free download. This update brings significant improvements in performance and security, further enhancing the appeal of this popular browser. You can download it here.
New Features
1. Removal of Link Tracking Parameters Firefox 126.0 introduces the "Copy without Site Tracking" feature that removes tracking parameters from URLs, especially those from major shopping sites. This option helps protect your privacy when sharing links.
2. Support for Zstandard Compression The browser now supports Zstandard (zstd) compression, an alternative to Brotli and gzip, offering higher compression levels for similar CPU usage, or lower CPU usage for the same compression.
3. Availability in Catalan Firefox Translations now includes Catalan, increasing accessibility for users speaking this language.
4. AV1 Hardware Acceleration on macOS For macOS users with the new M3 Macs, Firefox 126.0 enables AV1 hardware acceleration for smoother and more efficient video decoding.
5. Anonymous Telemetry for Feature Development Version 126.0 adds telemetry that allows the creation of aggregated search accounts by category. This anonymized data, facilitated by OHTTP, helps guide the development of search features without compromising user privacy.
6. Enhancements for Videos with NVIDIA RTX Firefox 126.0 now supports NVIDIA's Video RTX Super Resolution and Video HDR RTX. These features improve the quality of low-resolution videos and convert SDR videos to HDR10 in real time, for clearer and more dynamic visuals.
Fixes and Changes
1. Security Fixes Various security patches have been applied to ensure safer browsing.
2. Temporary Disablement of URL Paste Suggestion The URL paste suggestion feature introduced in Firefox 125 has been temporarily disabled due to a performance issue. It will be reactivated once resolved.
Enterprise Updates Enterprise users can find information on policy updates and enterprise-specific fixes in the release notes for Firefox for Enterprise 126.
Improvements for Developers
1. Development Tools An option has been added to disable/enable the shared console feature of the development tools.
2. Support for New APIs and CSS Properties The URL.parse() method, the zoom CSS property, and the pseudo-classes :state() and CustomStateSet are now supported, along with the Screen Wake Lock API and the IDBFactory.databases method for enumerating IndexedDB databases.
Unresolved Issues
A text display issue with unlocalized content in the crash reporter dialog on macOS is being addressed and will be fixed in a future update.
Community Contributions
Firefox version 126.0 warmly welcomes developers who have contributed to the Firefox code for the first time. Their efforts reflect the community's commitment to continuously improving the browser.
Conclusion
Downloading Firefox 126.0 is not only free but also essential to benefit from the latest advancements in security and performance. Don't miss this update to optimize your browsing experience.
For more information and to download Firefox 126.0, visit the official page.
