Mozilla's Pocket service, used to save web pages for later reading, has been integrated into the latest version of Firefox. — Firefox/dpa
Mozilla has completely revamped its Firefox browser. The recently released version 57, Quantum, has been given a new design and, according to developers, has made a significant leap in terms of surfing speed – thanks to a completely overhauled browser engine.
The new design is reflected by a streamlined user interface, with slim menu bars and newly created buttons and icons.
Mozilla's Pocket service, used to save web pages for later reading, has also been fully integrated.
Mozilla has opted for a clean break with regard to extensions: Firefox 57 is only compatible with add-ons that connect to the new so-called web extension interface. If developers haven't yet converted their add-ons, their extensions will no longer work.
The interface has the advantage of being compatible with the browser's new multiprocess architecture. This means that add-ons can take up their own calculation process, which boosts overall speed.
Google's browser competitor, Chrome, has been using such an architecture for a long time. — dpa
