Firefox 46 has officially arrived. This release is focused on security and stability on the desktop side, meaning you’re not really going to find new features for computer users. Mobile users, meanwhile, can read cached sites offline for the first time, and unauthorized add-ons will no longer work on Android.
It’s not the most exciting release to be sure, but everyone should still make sure they’re up to date. Head to “About Firefox” on your computer to see what version you’re using, or to your app store on mobile. If there’s an update available, it will download automatically, and all you’ll need to do is restart your browser.
So what’s in the release? Check out the release notes, but here’s a quick list for desktop users with a little bit of extra context:
If you’re not excited about any of this, maybe the mobile features will be more interesting: they’re a lot more user-facing. Here’s what’s new in Android:
Finally, iOS got just a few changes.
Overall, it’s an incremental update, but it’s still worth installing. Update now and stay secure.
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