Introducing Firefox 50: Enhancing Startup Performance by 35%

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Official release of Firefox 50 web browser with a stable version, allowing current Firefox users to experience Firefox 50, downloading the latest Firefox with a 35% faster startup speed along with many impressive new features.

Mozilla has officially launched Firefox 50 following Firefox 49. Firefox 50 release promises to increase startup speed by up to 35% without add-ons and up to 65% with add-ons. Mozilla has also added new Firefox shortcuts, emoji support, improved search features, and more. This is poised to be the best web browser version competing with recent releases like Google Chrome 55 and Opera 41.

Previously, the release of Firefox 50 was delayed due to focusing on fixing SDK module bugs in add-ons. However, users could still experience Firefox 50 Alpha version.

Currently, Mozilla has released the latest Firefox 50 through stable channels and introduced additional channels for downloading Firefox 51 (beta), Firefox 52 (Developer Edition), and Firefox 53 (Nightly), along with Firefox ESR and Extend Support Release version (version 45.5).

Check for the latest Firefox updates.

Certainly, you cannot experience Firefox 50 immediately without downloading and installing the latest Firefox, or updating Firefox through the available update feature.

The latest Firefox 50 update has been displayed in the Firefox update window.

To check your Firefox version and perform a direct update, click on the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) > Select the question mark (?) > About Firefox. Here, you can view your Firefox version and get the latest Firefox update.

Click on Menu > Question mark

Click on

About Firefox to view your Firefox version.

Or press the Alt key to display the menu bar > Click on About Firefox.

Alternatively, you can download the Firefox 50 installer directly from Mytour. Click on Download > Choose either the 32-bit or 64-bit version depending on your operating system architecture, x64 (64-bit) or x86 (32-bit).

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New Features in Firefox 50 Release

1. Faster Page Loading Speed on Latest Firefox

Mozilla asserts that page loading speed on Firefox 50 has increased by 35% without add-ons and up to 65% with add-ons. Especially, Firefox will significantly reduce resource consumption compared to Firefox 48 and Firefox 49 versions.

2. Smarter Search on Latest Firefox

In Firefox 50 release, the search feature has been enhanced with the introduction of the Whole Words option. Users still use the usual Ctrl + F shortcut and enter keywords to search; however, Firefox will only search for exact words requested by users instead of providing all search results.

For instance, when typing 'Fire' and selecting 'Highlight All' and 'Whole Words', the search function in Firefox will only display 'Fire' as the sole result, unlike many other browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, and Cốc Cốc. Even Firefox distinguishes between lowercase and uppercase letters, so if you wish to search accurately with 'Match Case', you'll get precise results.

Only the exact search term entered by the user will be shown.

3. Other Enhanced Features Unveiled in Firefox 50

- Enhanced video playback capability on websites without requiring WebM EME support on Windows and macOS.

- Enhanced download protection for certain large files. Fixed up to 22 security vulnerabilities in Firefox 50.

- Added emphasis for pages using the camera with a camera icon on the tab bar.

- Updated support for Application Update Services Helper Mixed.

- Added Firefox shortcut Ctrl + Alt + R to quickly enable reader mode.

- Added Ctrl + Tab shortcut to navigate through recently used tabs in sequence.

- Integrated new Emoji set even when the system doesn't support it.

On Android version, Firefox has integrated Recent Tabs and History interface.

Previously, Mytour had an experience article on Firefox 50 with Container feature, but currently, this feature is still unavailable on Firefox 50 due to certain reasons from the provider. The Container feature is expected to be released in upcoming Firefox updates.

Alongside Firefox 49, this marks the latest and final release of Firefox in 2016. Like many leading web browsers today, Firefox 50 launch poses a significant challenge to Google Chrome 55, CocCoc 58, or Opera 41.

Despite being a new version, the latest Firefox still maintains many traditional features, including changing Firefox wallpapers and interfaces. Quickly changing the Firefox interface will be the easiest way for you to customize it to be more attractive and interesting. Of course, Firefox provides a variety of themes and interesting interfaces for you to freely change the Firefox interface as you wish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key improvements in Firefox 50 compared to previous versions?

Firefox 50 offers significant improvements, including a 35% faster startup speed without add-ons and up to 65% faster with them. It also features enhanced search capabilities, improved video playback, better download protection, and new keyboard shortcuts for easier navigation.

How can users check their current Firefox version and update it?

To check the Firefox version, click on the Menu icon, select the question mark (?), and then choose 'About Firefox.' This will display the current version and provide options for updating to the latest release directly.

What new features have been added to the search functionality in Firefox 50?

Firefox 50 introduces enhanced search capabilities with the Whole Words option, allowing users to search for exact terms. It also distinguishes between uppercase and lowercase letters, ensuring more precise search results compared to other browsers.

Is the Container feature available in Firefox 50?

No, the Container feature is not available in Firefox 50. It was previously mentioned but remains unavailable due to provider issues, with expectations for its release in future updates.

Where can users download the Firefox 50 installer for their operating system?

Users can download the Firefox 50 installer directly from Mytour. They can choose between the 32-bit or 64-bit versions depending on their operating system architecture by clicking on the respective download links.

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