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  • Mozilla releases Firefox 18.0.1 update

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    Never knock a decent update on a web browser you’re fond of.

    On Tuesday, Mozilla.org released version 18.0.1 of its Firefox web browser. The new version, a 36.6 megabyte download and adds the following fixes and changes:

    Bugs Fixed:
    – Problems involving HTTP Proxy Transactions.

    – Unity player crashes on Mac OS X (bug 828954).

    – Disabled HIDPI support on external monitors to avoid rendering glitches (bug 814434).

    New:
    – Faster JavaScript performance via IonMonkey compiler.

    – Support for Retina Display on OS X 10.7 Lion and up.

    – Preliminary support for WebRTC.

    Changed:
    – Experience better image quality with our new HTML scaling algorithm.

    – Performance improvements around tab switching.

    Developer:
    – Support for new DOM property window.devicePixelRatio.

    – Improvement in startup time through smart handling of signed extension certificates.

    HTML5:
    – Support for W3C touch events implemented, taking the place of MozTouch events.

    Fixed:
    – Disable insecure content loading on HTTPS pages (62178).

    – Improved responsiveness for users on proxies (769764).

    Firefox 18.0.1 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.6 or later to install and run.

    If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback to offer, please let us know in the comments.

  • Mozilla releases Firefox 18.0 update

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    You can’t knock a solid update.

    On Tuesday, Mozilla.org released version 18.0 of its Firefox web browser. The new version, a 38.4 megabyte download and adds the following fixes and changes:

    New:
    – Faster JavaScript performance via IonMonkey compiler.

    – Support for Retina Display on OS X 10.7 and up.

    – Preliminary support for WebRTC.

    Changed:
    – Experience better image quality with our new HTML scaling algorithm.

    – Performance improvements around tab switching.

    Developer:
    – Support for new DOM property window.devicePixelRatio.

    – Improvement in startup time through smart handling of signed extension certificates.

    HTML 5:
    – Support for W3C touch events implemented, taking the place of MozTouch events.

    Fixed:
    – Disable insecure content loading on HTTPS pages (62178).

    – Improved responsiveness for users on proxies (769764).

    Firefox 18.0 requires an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.6 or later to install and run.

    If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback to offer, please let us know in the comments.

  • Apple releases OS X 10.8.1 beta to developers, looks to focus on Thunderbolt display noise bug, others

    If you’re looking for Mountain Lion bug fixes, they’re en route.

    Per AppleInsider, Apple on Friday evening began providing its developers with the first maintenance update to its Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion operating system released just weeks ago.

    Sources familiar with the matter say the 38.5MB beta release was accompanied with a set of release notes identifying no known issues.

    Instead, the Mac maker asked developers to focus their testing efforts around USB, PAC proxies in Safari, Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange support in Mail.

    Apple also made a specific request for testers to evaluate Wi-Fi and audio when connected to a Thunderbolt display, suggesting it has attempted to address problems in this area after MacBook Air users said they were experiencing audio issues — static, distortion and crackling — when they connect their notebooks to the company’s latest 27-inch LED display.

    Apple has historically aimed to push out its first maintenance release for major operating systems milestones in a swift manner, suggesting we could see a formal release of the software in the coming weeks.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.