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Firefox Android Update: Built-in password generator and enhanced language support
Top 3 Key Points:
- Built-in Password Generator: Firefox Android now generates strong, secure passwords without needing extensions.
- Faster Browsing: Pages load quicker thanks to improved resource handling.
- Expanded Language Support: 11 new languages added to Firefox’s local translation feature.
Firefox, a leading alternative to Chromium-based browsers, continues to enhance its Android app with features that rival Google Chrome. In recent updates, Firefox has introduced built-in tools and improvements that make it easier and safer to browse the web on Android devices.
In July, Firefox 128 brought streamlined password management by integrating Passkey support, making it simpler to sign in across different devices. A month later, Firefox 129 made it more convenient to use HTTP/3 connections by removing the need to enable DNS over HTTPS.
Now, with the release of Firefox 130 for Android, Mozilla is introducing more significant updates, particularly in password management. This version includes a built-in password generator, which allows users to create strong and random passwords directly within the browser. This feature, already available on the desktop version of Firefox, eliminates the need for third-party extensions like Bitwarden or 1Password on mobile.
The new password generator will automatically suggest secure passwords when users sign up for new accounts online. This update aligns Firefox Android with Google Chrome, which has long offered similar functionality.
In addition to the password generator, Firefox 130 improves page load times by allowing more resources to download simultaneously, making the browsing experience faster and smoother.
Security remains a priority as well, with Firefox 130 addressing ten vulnerabilities, five of which were rated as high impact. This version also expands its built-in translation tool, adding support for 11 new languages. Firefox now supports translations for a total of 28 languages, all processed locally on the device, ensuring privacy and speed. The newly added languages include Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, and Vietnamese.
With these updates, Firefox continues to provide a robust and user-friendly browsing experience on Android, making it a strong contender against other popular browsers.