Mozilla has released firefox 151Introducing three notable updates for both desktop and mobile users. The new version adds the ability to select VPN locations using the free built-in VPN, expands AI controls to iOS and Android devices, and includes a new one-click reset button for private browsing sessions.
VPN location selection in Firefox’s free built-in VPN
(Source: blog-mozilla)
The built-in VPN in Firefox now allows users to choose their location in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada. People in these countries can route their browsing through any of these supported locations. By default, Firefox recommends the closest location, but users can change this at any time.
Mozilla has said that more locations are planned for future updates. Browsing will still be subject to local laws and content restrictions of the selected region.
Mozilla also reports that more than one million users have signed up for the free Firefox VPN since it launched nearly two months ago.
Extended Mobile AI Controls on Firefox for iOS and Android
After launching AI controls on Firefox desktop earlier this year, Mozilla has now expanded its availability to iOS and Android devices. Available options vary by device and region, and include features like translation, voice search, and shake to summarize. Users can update their preferences at any time through Firefox’s Settings.
Shake to Summarize, which provides a brief summary of a webpage when the device is shaken, is now available in English on Android. More languages for Android will be introduced later. On iOS, this feature is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Japanese.
One-Click Private Browsing Reset and What’s Coming to Firefox Nightly
A new flame-shaped button for private sessions now appears to the right of the address bar in the private browsing window. Clicking it immediately clears the current private session, including cookies, browsing history, login and other session data, and then starts a new session without the need to close and reopen the browser.
Firefox is testing a redesigned Settings page in Nightly with better navigation, clearer organization, and updated labels. Your existing preferences won’t change, and a new search feature helps you find settings that may be listed in different sections. The new Settings page will be enabled by default for Nightly users later this week ahead of a broader rollout.
Firefox 151 is now available through the regular update channel or as a direct download from Mozilla.
