Latest Firefox 4 Beta for Android sheds some file weight, outruns the default browser
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If you’ve been riding along with Mozilla through Firefox 4′s Beta period on either Android or Maemo, it’s time for a refresh. Just a few minutes ago, the team pushed out a rather hefty upgrade.
The new goods:
- Localization: It’s now available in 10 different languages
- Page loads are 40% faster than in the last build, and the SunSpider Javascript benchmark is clocking this one in at 25% faster than Android’s stock browser
- Minor tweaks: Recently closed tabs can now be reopened, the memory usage requirements have been decreased, Geolocation support in Android, and “Improved Text Spacing”
- This build takes up about 60% less filespace, though you’ve have to do the uninstall/reinstall dance if you’re coming from an old build and want that space back.
- Multitouch zoom has been polished up for speed and accuracy
Ready to check it out? Here’s the download page.