Firefox lite: An advanced web browser with nifty features.

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Protect Repository:

https://github.com/mozilla-tw/FirefoxLite

There are a lot of things I consider before using a web browser. I remember when Opera mini and UC web browsers were my favorites. Since the launch of smartphones, I have used more than ten different browsers. On my Android device, I have three different web browsers; Google Chrome, Firefox lite, and UC web browsers. I use the UC web browser for media downloads, while the Firefox lite, and Google Chrome are meant for surfing the Internet. On my iOS device, I have two browsers; Safari and total file browser. I prefer to use the Safari web browser in surfing the Internet, and the total files browser for downloading media contents. I would have downloaded the Firefox lite browser for my iOS device, but it is not available on the Apple store.

A few days ago, the Firefox lite had a new version; version 1.2.1. Though it wasn't filled with many features, it is a welcome change.

What’s New

•   Introduction of “Life Feed” feature in India with news content
•   Improvements for reliability

Source

In this article, I'd be reviewing the amazing feature of the Firefox lite mobile. But before I dive into the features, let me introduce the project itself.

What is Firefox lite mobile application?

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The Firefox lite is a nonproprietary mobile application developed and managed by Mozilla. Initially, it was exclusive only to Indonesians, and Its name was Firefox rocket before it was changed to Firefox lite, and made available to all regions. The Firefox lite mobile application provides users with a means to access contents over the Internet. There are a lot of tools embedded on the Firefox lite mobile application which distinguish it from the proprietary web browsers. I have used the Firefox lite mobile application for quite some time now, and it has been an amazing experience. I get to improve on my browsing speed with the turbo mode feature, I get to screenshot* web contents, I get to reduce my data consumption with the block images feature, and I get to browse the Internet privately.

The Firefox lite mobile application is available for the Android platform only, and its source code is available within its GitHub account. I don't know why it's iOS version has not been released. My guess is; the developers are working on it.

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Features:

• Private tab,
• Turbo mode,
• Screenshot,
• Block images.

Private tab:

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The Private tab feature is a blessing to everyone using the Firefox lite mobile application. A lot of security breaches on web browsers have been reported in recent times, and it is an issue of concern. With the private tab feature, I get to browse the Internet privately without worries. I know the private tab feature is a common feature among other mobile browsers, but the one on the Firefox lite mobile application comes with its own thrill. When the private tab feature is used, your browsing history will be disabled along with your web cache. Also, local data won't be stored on your flash cookies and cookies. For me, this is an amazing feature to use. I work on my mobile phone, and I hate to leave traces of my browsing data.

Turbo mode:

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Like I said earlier in this article, I have used several mobile web browsers. In my many years of experience, the only mobile web browser I have seen with a turbo mode feature is the UC web browser. I have not seen it on Google Chrome neither have I seen it on the Safari mobile web browsers.

The Turbo mode feature on the Firefox lite mobile application is a huge plus. I commend the developers for adding such a useful feature. Most users get worried over their internet speed when it is slow, and most times they blame their internet providers. The truth is; ads on websites contribute to your browsing speed. The good thing about the turbo mode is that; when you use it, it blocks ads from popping up. I have never seen a user who doesn't hate ads. I use the turbo mode always, and whenever I toggle it on, my browsing speed improves, and I don't get to be bothered about ads.

Screenshot:

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From the title of this feature, you might think that it is a trivial feature. But as you read down, you'll see why it is an amazing feature within the Firefox lite mobile application.

The screenshot feature is an amazing feature implemented within the Firefox lite mobile application. There are a lot of differences between the screenshot feature on the Firefox lite mobile application, and the normal screenshot that comes preinstalled on mobile phones. When taking a screenshot within the Firefox lite mobile application, the whole webpage is captured, whereas when using the normal screenshot feature, it captures only what is visible on the mobile phone’s screen.

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Each time I want to access my screenshots, I don't go through the stress of accessing them within my mobile phone’s gallery because there is a dedicated tab which stores these screenshots within the Firefox lite mobile application. These screenshots can be edited, and it can be used in linking back to the webpage where they were taken from.

Block images:

The Block images feature is another useful feature implemented within the Firefox lite mobile application. It has helped me a lot. Most times when I'm running low on internet data bundle, I use the block image feature to block images from loading while I surf the Internet.

Conclusion:

The Firefox lite mobile application is a great application developed by Mozilla. I have enjoyed every feature on it, and I can conveniently say that; it was developed with professional rigor.

Resources:

All contents are sourced with links.

GitHub profile:

https://github.com/abasifreke50