Mozilla Firefox for Windows 8 finally moves into open beta

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Mozilla has today unveiled that its Firefox for Windows eight Touch Beta is available for download and testing. The touch-friendly version of the popular web browser has been in development for some time, but finally we're get-go to meet the app take shape.

Should you be currently using a Windows viii tablet or laptop with touch-screen back up, we urge yous to check out the Firefox beta and run across what you think.

When launching the browser, yous're greeted by a tile-inspired start screen with one-top access to your top visited websites, bookmarks and history. Some friendly hints are thrown in to go you familiarised with how everything is laid out. If you're used to the "Crawly Bar," you can besides proceed using this feature over the new additions.

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The Firefox for Windows viii Touch Beta comes with support for both impact and swipe gestures, including pinch to zoom and swipe transitions. The team have also attempted to add together some minor UI elements and functionality to make general browsing easier.

Hither are some more highlighted features packed into this modest package:

Full, Snapped and Fill up views – snap Firefox to the side of your screen or opt for the total feel.

Visual Navigation – reorganise the kickoff screen to how you wish to be greeted each time you burn down up Firefox. The tiles utilised also help make browsing more than convenient from the get go.

Windows Share integration – share a Web folio or a slice of content from any web page to any of connected social network.

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The Firefox team have so far done a superb job bringing the popular web browser to Windows eight, implementing touch support while retaining ease-of-use for mice and keyboard users.

Ready to get started and download the beta? Head on over to the Mozilla website for more details and download links. Exist sure to go out feedback and whatnot when beta testing to further support evolution prior to its gold release.

Source: Mozilla; thanks, David, for the tip!

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