Firefox 4 downloads spike with automatic upgrade offers
Mozilla has started offering Firefox users automatic upgrades to Firefox 4... and uptake for the new browser has surged.
Google launches ‘It Gets Better’ TV ad for Chrome browser
In a move that pushes the browser wars further into the public eye, Google has release the first television ad for its Chrome browser, and it does so by backing gay young people in need of support.
Microsoft losing browser share as IE9 gains traction
Microsoft's share of the Web browser market is shrinking, even as more Windows users upgrade to Internet Explorer 9.
Firefox 4 tops 100 million downloads
Mozilla's Firefox 4 browser has garnered 100 million downloads in its first month, but doesn't seem to be attracting many new users.
Social browser Flock runs out of friends
Social media Web browser Flock will be shut down as of April 26th - and its makers recommend users switch to Google Chrome or Firefox.
Firefox 5 to get major social media, UI and tab upgrades
The final version of Firefox 4 may only be two weeks old, but Mozilla is reportedly close to releasing a stable version of Firefox 5, with the final version due on June 29.
Mozilla releases Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo mobile devices
Mozilla launches the final release of its Firefox 4 web browser for mobile devices, with support for Android- and Maemo-powered phones and tablets.
Iran accused of attempted cyber-attack on Google, Yahoo, Skype
Internet security company Comodo Group says a recent round of failed attacks on major websites of Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Mozilla and Skype were most likely the work of the Iranian government.
Firefox 4 downloads top IE9 launch as Android and Maemo release candidates arrive
Mozilla puts out a Firefox 4 Mobile release candidate as its newly released desktop browser is adopted by more people on launch day than Microsoft's IE9 has after one week.
Microsoft touts 2.35 million IE9 downloads in first 24 hours
Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 web browser release gets 2.35 million downloads in its first 24 hours of availability.
Firefox 4 final version coming March 22
Mozilla is wrapping up the quality assurance phase of Firefox and readying the browser for a final release next week.
Microsoft confirms Internet Explorer 9 launch for March 14
Microsoft will launch Internet Explorer 9 on Monday, March 14 at 9 p.m. PST, kicking things off with a party at the annual South By Southwest festival.
Mozilla includes ‘do not track’ feature in new Firefox beta release
Mozilla is testing its HTTP header-based "do not track" feature as part of the latest beta release of the Firefox 4 Web browser.
Google and Mozilla step up Internet privacy effort with new “do not track” options
The two companies are offering two different approaches to let Internet users opt-out from being tracked by online advertisers.
Mozilla blocks Skype’s glitchy Firefox toolbar extension
After realizing the VoIP plug-in was causing havoc with Firefox, Mozilla will limit its reach for the time being.
Firefox 4 Beta 9 available, ready for testing
The latest Firefox 4 Beta is out and ready for testing.
Apple finally announces the Mac Store for January 6
The Mac App Store will officially launch internationally on January 6, sticking with Apple's originally announced timeline.
Mozilla baits Firefox users with sheer cuteness
Mozilla has tied in one adorable species to its non-profit status and environmental efforts.
Apple begins accepting apps for Mac App Store
Apple's Mac App Store appears to be on track to launch within the next few months.
Internet Explorer 9 is the hands down winner in HTML5 compliance
It seems hard to believe, but of all the major browsers, Internet Explorer 9 came out as the clear winner on HTML5 compliance.
Firefox 4 launch date slips to early 2011
Due to development delays, Mozilla will push back the launch of Firefox 4 from what should have been November to early 2011.
IE market share dips below 50 percent
Watch out Internet Explorer. Looks like your competition is eating away at you.
Flock 3 Goes Social with Chrome
Social Web browser Flock 3 is now in beta...and it's switched from Mozilla's browser engine to Google's Chromium base.
Mozilla on The Prowl for a New CEO
Mozilla CEO John Lilly has announced plans to step aside later this year...and now the search is on for a new lizard king.
Red Star: North Korea’s Home-Brew Operating System?
A Russian blogger has posted details of Red Star, a Linux-based operating system available in North Korea..and designed to monitor users' actions.
Google Rolls Flash into Chrome
Upcoming versions of Chrome will come with Adobe Flash built right in, as Google attempts to solve the plug-in problem.
Mozilla Halts Firefox on Windows Mobile
Mozilla says it has stopped development of Firefox for Windows Mobile…and won't be making it for Windows Phone 7 Series until it can do a native app.
Chinese Paper Accuses Google of Hampering Searches
China's online version of the People's Daily reports the concerns Chinese authors have with Google Books.
Intel and Nokia Announce Broad Mobile Partnership
Intel and Nokia have announced a new long-term strategic relationship to develop Intel-based mobile computing devices. In other words, they're putting Intel inside your phones.
Mozilla Fennec Gets Pre-Alpha Release
An early release of Mozilla's Firefox-like mobile browser is now available for HTC Touch Pro users to try.
Mozilla Stops Firefox 2 Support
The Mozilla Foundation has announced that it will cease support for the Firefox 2 browser next month, in spite of problems with Firefox 3.
Mozilla Tests Private Browsing Feature
Mozilla is testing a private browsing feature for Firefox that would make it seem as if the browser session never occurred.
Mozilla Releases Fennec
Mozilla has released Fennec, the beta mobile version of its Firefox browser, but so far just for the Nokia N810 and N880.
Mozilla To Offer Mobile Browser
Mozilla, the people who brought you Firefox, is working on a mobile browser — expect it in 2010.
Mozilla Issues Firefox Updates
Mozilla has issued browser updates to repair security flaws in Firefox, all rated as critical.
Firefox 3 World Record Official
Guinness World Records have given the official thumbs-up to Firefox 3 claiming the largest number of software downloads in 24 hours, with 8,002,530.
Firefox 3 Up To 19 Million Downloads
After setting a record in its first 24 hours, during the first week 19.6 million people have downloaded the Firefox 3 browser.
First Flaw In Firefox3
The Zero Day Initiative has found the first flaw in the new Firefox 3 browser within five hours of its release — and it reportedly affects Firefox 2, as well.