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Mozilla’s Firefox OS: The Web-Based Mobile Platform That Couldn’t Compete

Mozilla’s ambitious Firefox OS attempted to disrupt the smartphone market with a web-only platform. Despite early promise and carrier partnerships, the project struggled against Android and iOS dominance before finding new life through KaiOS.

The Rise and Fall of Mozilla’s Mobile Ambitions

In 2013, when iOS and Android dominated the smartphone landscape, Mozilla introduced a radical alternative that promised to reshape mobile computing. According to reports, Firefox OS represented a bold experiment in web-based mobile technology that ultimately couldn’t gain sufficient traction against established competitors.

by Priya Kapoor
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Mozilla Tests Free Built-In VPN for Firefox Browser in Limited Beta

Mozilla has launched a limited beta test of a free VPN service built directly into the Firefox browser. The service, currently available to randomly selected users, routes traffic through US-based servers using the WireGuard protocol. According to reports, the VPN focuses primarily on IP address concealment rather than bypassing regional content restrictions.

Mozilla’s New Firefox VPN Initiative

Mozilla has begun testing a free, integrated VPN service for its Firefox browser, according to recent reports. The feature, initially labeled “IP concealment” in development, has now been officially renamed “Firefox VPN” on the company’s support documentation. Sources indicate the service is currently in a limited beta phase, available only to a small, randomly selected group of users while Mozilla evaluates its performance and potential for wider release.

by Priya Kapoor
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Mozilla Tests Free Firefox VPN Feature in Browser Security Push

Mozilla is reportedly testing a free, integrated VPN service within its Firefox browser, according to recent reports. The feature would mark a significant expansion of the company’s privacy offerings beyond its existing paid VPN service. Browser-based VPNs have become increasingly common as users seek enhanced online security.

Firefox Users Testing New VPN Feature

Mozilla has begun testing a free, in-browser virtual private network service among select Firefox users, according to reports from multiple technology publications. Sources indicate that the feature appears as a toggle switch in the browser toolbar, allowing users to activate VPN protection with a single click.

by Aaron Blake