Comments for Screenshots of Firefox Mobile for Windows Mobile Finally Surface

Screenshots of Firefox Mobile for Windows Mobile Finally Surface

2008-10-12T19:14:38Z

In early April we reported on an early prototype of Firefox Mobile. Code-named "Fennec", it was only recommended for use on Nokia N810 devices. At the time, we felt that Firefox Mobile showed a lot of promise. Today screenshots have surfaced showing Firefox Mobile running on the Windows Mobile OS. We can't deny that we still think it shows promise and we're eagerly anticipating its release.

]]> A Look at What's in Store

Firefox Mobile looks to be coming to a Windows Mobile device near you very soon. With a reported Acid3 Test score of 88/100, the mobile web browser looks nearly complete in the screenshots that have surfaced. The address bar is reminiscent of Safari on the iPhone. However, it takes a visual cue from Firefox 3 with the addition of website favicons. Screenshots also show a really unique way for web surfers to visualize what tabs are open in Firefox Mobile. Mozilla may be foregoing traditional 'forward', 'stop', and 'back' buttons located in the address bar. Instead, the screenshots show on-page text boxes that indicate these actions.

Worth the Wait?

Firefox Mobile is shaping up to be a real knock out. We can't wait until we can give you a hands-on review of the mobile browser. It will be interesting to see how Firefox Mobile can hold up against established game players like Pocket Internet Explorer, Safari Mobile, Opera Mobile, and Skyfire. We'll be sure to keep you posted as more details hit the web. Are you looking forward to Firefox Mobile? What features and functionality do you hope Mozilla doesn't leave out in the future?

Comment from Sebastian on 2008-10-12

2008-10-12T22:10:59Z

I'm really looking forward to it, the more information I see about it. Mozilla really seems to not just copy the existing features, they seem to do innovative stuff.

I can't wait to see it launch for Windows Mobile, I'll definitely install it and hope their ideas will inspire the other browser companies to further improve their products.

Competition in the browser market is so great!

Comment from Kris on 2008-10-12

2008-10-12T22:37:34Z

I just hope they will include support for 3rd party applications, like Google Gears for instance. That is what I miss with mobile browsers.

Comment from David on 2008-10-12

2008-10-13T06:17:38Z

As long as it loads faster than skyfire, I'm in.

Comment from Robin Hak on 2008-10-12

2008-10-13T06:43:42Z

It's quite interesting to see real screenshots of FF Mobile ("Fennec") from the concept: http://lifehacker.com/395894/firefox-mobile-concept-video-looks-promising

I notice there are some font issues in the screenshots?

Comment from Tahiri on 2008-10-12

2008-10-13T06:51:12Z

I want an iphone version! safari sucks

Comment from Ebrahim on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T07:15:54Z

Yep, I want an iPhone version too. Safari doesn't suck, but I'd like flash to watch vids, listen music, play games etc..

Comment from Jesse Vlasveld on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T07:24:39Z

If it's anything like the desktop version it's going to be awesome. Can't wait till it launches.

Comment from John Larkin on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T08:37:01Z

The day is fast approaching when the need for a computer during one's travels will be reduced to zero. The Japanese, particularly the young, are letting go of their PCs and simply going mobile.

Comment from Deeda on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T10:32:09Z

Safari on iPhone needed a competition and here it is.

Comment from SLEZE on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T12:05:06Z

The mobile browser market is pretty saturated because of Opera. Opera Mini does 90% of the web, is lightning fast and is free. Opera Mobile does 99% of the web with tabbed browsing but costs money.

Because it is Firefox, it will probably be downloaded a lot at first but unless it has the power of Opera Mobile, and differentiates itself with the ability to use plug-ins, it won't compete.

Comment from Ted Mielczarek on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T12:34:56Z

“Mozilla may be foregoing traditional ‘forward’, ’stop’, and ‘back’ buttons located in the address bar. Instead, the screenshots show on-page text boxes that indicate these actions.”

Note that that screenshot is of “mybrowser” which is a simplistic embedding test application, and not indicative of the actual mobile browser that’s being worked on. The other screenshots show Fennec, which is the mobile Firefox browser.

Comment from Miguel Wickert on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T15:07:53Z

Oh yeah! It's about time folks. Does anyone know the expected release date?

Comment from ama on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T16:11:15Z

do you think opera is better?

Comment from iPod on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T18:33:02Z

Finally mobile internet is maturing - remember the good old days of using WAP ...

Comment from James on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T19:28:24Z

I cant wait for this to get released. It cant come soon enough.

Comment from vince on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T22:58:53Z

ahhhh, still trying to drap the PC internet onto mobile phones. It should be a site owner's responsiblity to create a rich mobile output that works on all phones worldwide.
It's a small investment of time and money to reach a huge market appropriately. Mobile ads, mobile behavioral targeting, billing, data capture, mobile is a whole eco-system. I can't wait until these companies either run out of funding or interest.

Comment from kobayaschi on 2008-10-16

2008-10-16T19:54:42Z

https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Fennec/Releases

Comment from Joseph Grabko on 2008-10-16

2008-10-17T02:12:38Z

But will it work on my Axim X5?

Comment from Social Media Marketing Blog on 2008-10-19

2008-10-19T19:19:27Z

hi, is there any version for symbian available as well ?

Comment from moonman272 on 2008-10-19

2008-10-20T02:22:33Z

If you want a hands on, you dont have to wait, do some google work and you can download it and use it on your windows or mac machine