We use smartphones for calling, surfing the Internet, performing online transactions, reading news, do online shopping, etc. In some ways, we depend on them more than we do on laptops and desktops. At the heart of all this activity is the web browser. There are several mobile browsers available for smartphones, among which Chrome is found preinstalled on most of phones. For the past few years, Chrome has been gaining market share. Now, Mozilla is reacting with their new Firefox Quantum browser for Android and iOS devices. This browser is present for desktops and laptops as well. This newly designed browser is simpler, significantly faster and secure than other mobile browsers. Users can manage everything right from how they search; there are customization options given to users to handle privacy settings better. If you are looking for a modern mobile browser that’s simpler and secure, this article should guide you.
Firefox for Android and iOS devices
Firefox Quantum for Android and iOS is beautifully designed. The simple interface has smooth animations and very minimal options that are easy to understand. There's a single Menu tab with all settings neatly organized into different categories, so you get used to it easily. There are quick access tools to save bookmarks, view downloads and to-read articles you save to Pocket service. In addition, the browser is packed with thousands of add-ons and themes, which lets you personalize the browser. Mozilla has made the new Firefox Quantum to be lightweight, using 30 per cent less space than Chrome. This makes it ideal for phones with less memory.
Features that make Firefox perfect for smartphones
The new design has everything right in place. You get easy access to sites you visit very often, your bookmarks and history. When you first install Firefox on your phone, you can import settings, bookmarks, history, your saved logins and password from Google Chrome or Internet Explorer. Click here to check how to Sync information across devices. But, what if your phone is stolen or lost and you realize that all your login details are synced. In such cases, you can disable Firefox Sync from other devices or change your sync password.
The interesting bit about this browser is that it lets you send videos to your TV. If you have Chromecast connected to your TV at home and Firefox on your phone, you can connect both devices on the same network and watch videos on your TV. The video format you play must be supported by Chromecast though.
If you are someone who like reading a lot on the web, then you might find the “Reader View” in Firefox helpful. When enabled, it removes clutter on the page, making pages into a readable format. You can also customize it further by changing the size and style of the font as well as themes to your likings. All this is possible with a single tap.
If you want to save interesting articles, news stories, blog posts to read later, Firefox comes with a built-in Pocket service. To sync all your "To-read later" articles from your PC to your smartphone, you'll need to first install the Pocket app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. The service is also accessible on any device on www.getpocket.com.
Browse on your phones like no one is tracking you
Firefox Quantum has some of the most advanced privacy features. You can choose to enable or disable privacy settings such as "Do not track", "Enable cookies", "Clear private data on exit", etc. This ensures your information is in safe hands from trackers that retrieve your browsing behaviour. You can choose to save your logins credentials of your online services. You can also secure your login details to next level by setting up a master password, so every time you want to access your saved passwords, you'll be prompted to enter your master password first.
Personalize your browser with add-ons and themes
Similar to the desktop version, you can customize your Firefox mobile browser with thousands of add-ons. You can search for your favorite add-ons and then add them to your browser. Click here, to browse through some of interesting add-ons. Firefox also lets you make your browser look more stylish. You can change the appearance of your browser by exploring the wide collection of themes.
For quick, simpler and secure access we recommend Firefox Focus
Last year, Firefox introduced a new browser called Firefox Focus. It is designed for Android and iOS devices for quick searches without having to worry about being tracked. The browser has very few configuration options. You aren't able to bookmark your favourite websites or open multiple tabs.
The most important fact is that Firefox Focus features automatic ad-blockers that block annoying ads and trackers on web sites. This helps speed up your browsing experience, at the same time securing your browsing as well as private information. That's not all, your browsing history, passwords or cookies get erased after every use of the browser. With the latest updates, users are allowed to enable or disable the built-in content trackers. Last but not least, you can also set Firefox Focus as your default browser, which means any link you click will automatically open in this browser. With its faster performance and powerful security features, Firefox and Firefox Focus are some of the best browsers worth trying out. You can download these new versions on your Android and iOS devices from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
