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Firefox Beta Notes (First offered to Beta channel users on April 27, 2012)

Check out what’s new and known issues for this version of Firefox for mobile below. As always, you’re encouraged to tell us what you think, or file a bug in Bugzilla.

What’s New

  • CHANGED
    SPDY protocol now enabled by default for faster browsing on supported sites
  • DEVELOPER
    The column-fill CSS property has been implemented
  • DEVELOPER
    Experimental support for ECMAScript 6 Map and Set objects has been implemented
  • DEVELOPER
    Support for the CSS3 background-position property extended syntax has been added
  • DEVELOPER
    The :invalid pseudo-class can now be applied to the
    element
  • DEVELOPER
    The CSS turn <angle> unit is now supported

Known Issues

  • Unresolved
    Reloading a page increases the zoom level (see 628269)
    Unresolved on v10 Resolved in v14
  • Unresolved
    On tablets, "Sync Now" button is active even if the Sync is in progress (see 656594)
  • Unresolved
    Blinking characters in form fields (see 665374)
    Unresolved on v10 Resolved in v14
  • Unresolved
    Some recent changes in the Google layout and CSS may cause issues in non-webkit browsers like Firefox (see 668288)
  • Unresolved
    Adobe Flash and other plugin support (see 687265)
    Unresolved on v10 Resolved in v14
  • Unresolved
    Firefox for Android uses same locale as your system language settings (see 695565)
  • Unresolved
    Your previous tab session may not be re-opened on launch in some instances (see 697858)
    Unresolved on v12 Resolved in v14
  • Unresolved
    Forms are not yet fully functional (see 705201)
  • Unresolved
    Some Android 2.1 devices may crash on startup (see 705874)
    Unresolved on v12 Resolved in v14
  • Unresolved
    Some text may appear too large (see 710808)
    Unresolved on v12 Resolved in v14
  • Unresolved
    Opening links from external apps may not open properly. (see 711515)
    Unresolved on v12 Resolved in v14