Internet related News · 2015-04-10

Firefox for Android downloaded 100 million times

Firefox for Android has now been downloaded over 100 million times from Google Play, announced Mozilla. Further, it had been consistently rated by users with more than 4.0 stars.

Firefox for Android is a highly customizable mobile Web browser available, with features that help safeguard users’ Online privacy.

Mozilla said to mark the 100 million downloads, we’re reflecting on all of the important milestones that helped shape Firefox for Android. Take a look at our top 10 list:

Top 10 Firefox for Android Milestones:

  • March 29, 2011: Firefox for Android is launched, complete with Firefox Sync to connect Firefox experience across devices & platforms.
  • June 26, 2012: Firefox for Android debuts dynamic upgrade for faster Web access & ‘Do Not Track’ features for added privacy.
  • February 19, 2013: Firefox for Android introduces support for lightweight themes to offer greater browser personalization.
  • September 17, 2013: Firefox for Android introduces QuickShare to give you more options when sharing your favourite Web Content across social networks.
  • October 29, 2013: Firefox for Android becomes the first to introduce Guest Browsing to give you additional privacy features.
  • November 7, 2013: Firefox for Android pre-installed on Kobo Arc Tablets & GIGABYTE GSmart Simba SX1 smartphones.
  • December 10, 2013: Firefox for Android introduces new Top Sites, History, Bookmarks & Reading List swipeable home screen panels, giving you easier access to the Web content you want to see.
  • October 14, 2014: Mozilla introduces a quick and easy way to send videos from Firefox for Android straight to your streaming-enabled TV via Roku & Chromecast devices.
  • November 10, 2014: Mozilla adds DuckDuckGo as a pre-installed search option.
  • April 9, 2015: Firefox for Android surpasses 100 million downloads.

 

Image Credit: Firefox

 

 

•Share This•

Click here to opt-out of Google Analytics