Fennec is the code name for Mozilla’s latest project, the Firefox browser that sits on your mobile phone. The name of the browser came from the Fennec Fox, which is a small desert fox.
The first release of the Fennec browser is now available for OS2008 software platforms and is based off the post-Firefox 3 beta 4 source code. Still in the prototype stage, Fennec is now available for trial run on the Nokia N810 Internet Tablets and desktop PCs.
What’s fancy about Fennec / Mobile Firefox browser?
- Fun & Friendly Interface
- Bookmarking & Tagging
- Auto hide URL bar for maximising content
- Built in Password Manager – comes handy
- Device Integration Services
- Claims to be 600% faster than Nokia’s built-in browser
Do not expect too much at the moment, but Mozilla’s Mobile Team is working hard to create intuitive and friendly user interfaces (for both touchscreens and non-touchscreens devices) that will make the future releases of Firefox Mobile / Fennec a real winner on handheld devices.
Download Fennec Alpha 1 (Prototype)
Nokia 810 | Windows | Mac OS X | Linux
Step by step instructions for installing Fennec on the Nokia N810 can be found here:
https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Fennec/Releases
Fennec Alpha 1 Screenshots
Fennec screen dragged to the left.
Fennec screen dragged to the right.
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#1 by Nick Jagger at November 3rd, 2008
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Fantastic news, I’m going to download and test it out now!
#2 by pa at March 2nd, 2009
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looking good when can we expect the full release im looking at it for my omnia
#3 by admin at March 3rd, 2009
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There’s been an update. Download the milestone of Fennec here:
Fennec Milestone Release CAB file