Mozilla has introduced the new version of the browser Firefox 135.0, bringing new features and enhanced security improvements. Among the key changes are expanded language support for translations, new auto-fill functions, and updates to certificate verification mechanisms.
One of the significant updates is the expanded language support for the built-in translator in Firefox. Users can now translate pages into simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian. Additionally, the auto-filling function for bank cards is gradually being rolled out for users worldwide.
Another feature added is the support for a chatbot based on AI, accessible through a side panel or Firefox labs. This feature is also being gradually implemented to provide users with more interactive options.
Firefox now enforces the mechanism of certificate transparency, requiring web servers to publicly disclose evidence before trust is established in the certificate. This change affects servers using certificates from certification centers included in the Mozilla Root CA. Moreover, the implementation of crlite has been introduced to speed up the certificate verification process.
Enhancements have been made to protect users’ browsing history. Firefox now prevents abuses of the history API, ensuring smooth navigation without unnecessary records cluttering the history. Users can now navigate back and forth without interruption.
For MacOS and Linux users, a new feature allows closing only the current tab when using the browser’s exit key combination, especially when multiple tabs are open.
The interface has also been updated with a new layout for the start page, featuring a redesigned logo, emphasis on web post recommendations, and updated card designs. Additionally, users can now use the “Prohibition of the sale or transfer of my data” parameter based on Global Privacy Control (GPC) in place of the removed option in the settings.
Another new feature is the renaming of the function for copying links without tracking to “Copy Clean Link” for text links. This more accurately reflects the purpose of the feature and enhances user privacy.
Finally, Linux users will now receive binary files in XZ format instead of BZ2, speeding up the unpacking process and reducing the size of archives.