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Firefox 4 beta 5 released, now features HTML 5 audio and more

September 9th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Software

We are not sure whether you are keeping track of all the releases made by Mozilla regarding Firefox 4. The latest beta was launched recently on September 7th. Beta 5 now comes with even more features. Now hardware acceleration is switched “on” by default while there is also the addition of HTML 5 Audio Data API. Another important feature that has been added called the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), allows any website to enforce SSL-encrypted connections.

Here’s a quick recap of all the changes to be found in Firefox 4 beta 5:

  • Firefox 4 Beta 5 is available in 39 languages.
  • Support for the new proposed Audio Data API
  • Direct2D Hardware Acceleration is now on by default for Windows 7 users
  • Firefox button has a new look for Windows Vista and Windows 7 users
  • Support for HSTS security protocol allowing sites to insist that they only be loaded over SSL.
  • See the complete changelist from the previous beta.

[source: mozilla.com]

 

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