Firefox 3.0 Available Online at 10 a.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Touting greater speed in navigating online applications, the long-awaited third version of Mozilla's Firefox browser hits the Internet at 10 a.m. PST.

Mozilla representative Damon Sicore said that the new version of Firefox would handle applications like Gmail and Google Maps much more nimbly.

"It gives you the horsepower you need to experience rich Internet apps as they should be from a performance standpoint," he said. "As these apps get bigger and more complicated, faster browsers are going to become more critical."

Sicore said that previous versions of Firefox would take 227 milliseconds to switch message views in Gmail, while Microsoft IE would take 413. Firefox 3.0 will only take 60, he said.

Some of the most prominent new features in Firefox 3.0 include:

• Improved memory management.

• A gizmo called the Smart Location Bar, aka the "Awesome Bar," which lets users type in actual words to call up recent web addresses visited that involved those words or topics.

• Support for animated PNG graphics.

• One-click bookmarking and the ability to tag and add descriptions to bookmarks.

Also, during its beta-testing phase, Firefox 3.0 also included improved security against phishing and viruses, as well as parental-control settings that integrate with operating systems like Windows Vista. Users also will have the option to save their active tabs when they close the program and the ability to use Mac OS X's native spellchecker.

Firefox has proven popular in the adult industry, especially among tech professionals. Carl Borowitz, vice president of marketing for Big Sister Media, praised Mozilla's signature application.

"It's more stable, less vulnerable to spyware and it had tabbed browsing before Microsoft [Internet Explorer]," said Carl Borowitz, vice president of marketing for Big Sister Media.

Mozilla is hyping the release by coordinating an effort to set a Guiness world record for most downloads in a 24-hour period. Webmasters interested in joining the record attempt can visit SpreadFirefox.com to pledge to download the application, which will be available at Mozilla.com and also at SpreadFirefox.com.

Earlier release candidates of Firefox 3.0 are available at Download.com:

PC download
Mac download

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

UPDATED: Supreme Court Rules Against Adult Industry in Pivotal Texas AV Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued its decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, striking a blow against the online adult industry by ruling in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.

North Carolina Passes Extreme Bill Targeting Adult Sites

The North Carolina state legislature this week ratified a bill that would impose new regulations that industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.

Supreme Court Ruling Due Friday in FSC v. Paxton AV Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on Friday in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the adult industry trade association's challenge to Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.

Ofcom: More Porn Providers Commit to Age Assurance Measures

A number of adult content providers operating in the U.K. have confirmed that they plan to introduce age checks in compliance with the Online Safety Act by the July 25 deadline, according to U.K. media regulator Ofcom.

Aylo Says It Will Comply With UK Age Assurance Requirements

Tech and media company Aylo, which owns various adult properties including Pornhub, YouPorn and Redtube, plans to introduce age assurance methods in the United Kingdom that satisfy government rules under the Online Safety Act, the company has announced.

Kyrgyzstan Parliament Approves Measure Outlawing Internet Porn

The Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday passed legislation outlawing online adult content in the country.

Trial Set for Lawsuit by U Wisconsin Professor Fired Over Adult Content

A trial date of June 22, 2026, has been set for the civil lawsuit filed by veteran communications professor Joe Gow against the University of Wisconsin board of regents, which fired him for creating and appearing in adult content.

New UK Task Force Meets to Target Adult Content

The architect of an influential report that recommended banning adult content deemed “degrading, violent and misogynistic” has convened an “Independent Pornography Review task force” aimed at translating that report’s findings into action in the U.K.

11:11 Creations Launches Affiliate Program

11:11 Creations principal Alicia Silver has launched 11:11 Cash for creators and affiliates.

Pineapple Support, Pornhub to Host 'Self Love' Support Group

Pineapple Support and Pornhub are hosting a free online support group for performers to develop self-love.

Show More