Mozilla tells extension developers to get ready to go mobile
www.theregister.com
Firefox Android add-ons coming soon
  • smokingManhole@lemmy.worldEnglish
    172·
    1 year ago

    The timing couldn’t be better. For me, the only thing missing from Firefox for Android (or, even better, Mull) was a translation feature; otherwise, it was perfect. The lack of translation was the only reason I found myself opening the Chrome app, and I am eagerly looking forward to no longer needing it.

    I was once a fervent supporter of Google, but now see it moving towards Apple’s approach. This shift doesn’t feel like the result of malicious intent on the part of Google’s engineers, but rather a change driven by non-technical roles (business, marketing, …) aiming to boost revenue margins. When these roles lead a company’s direction, you can already hear the ticking clock of its fate.

    • NHishimachi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      1 year ago

      Get “Translate Web Pages (TWP)” Addon for Firefox via custom addons collection! It does love translations of websites just like how the built in translator in chrome does!

      • Astaroth@lemm.eeEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        TWP is even better than just google translate because it lets you choose between Google, Bing, Yandex, and DeepL translations, if a translation looks sus you can take a look at what the other translation engines say.

        At least on PC

      • Gestrid@lemmy.caEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Is that available on Firefox for Android? I’m not seeing it in the menu.

  • wazzupdog@lemmy.worldEnglish
    152·
    1 year ago

    Hopefully the RES folks port to mobile, there’s times when Reddit is the only location for a slice of knowledge.

    • brianorca@lemmy.worldEnglish
      29·
      1 year ago

      Maybe. The EU just ruled on Apple Safari, so they may be forced to allow other browsers in their phones.

  • AutoTL;DR@lemmings.worldBEnglish
    51·
    1 year ago

    This is the best summary I could come up with:

    This week, the organization urged developers to evaluate their extension code in preparation for the occasion, since it’s expecting a lot of demand.

    Allowing Firefox for Android users to download and install extensions that haven’t been thoroughly reviewed poses a risk, particularly given the sensitivity of data stored on phones (e.g. payment cards and personal details).

    Unlike passive display technologies like televisions, the browser lets users take an active role in how content gets processed and presented.

    Web publishers for years have asked site visitors to disable ad blocking extensions, a step YouTube has recently undertaken in force.

    Among the larger browser makers, Mozilla managed to roll out support for a limited set of Recommended Extensions for Firefox on Android in January, 2021.

    We are exploring ways to reduce this friction, but ultimately need to exercise some degree of oversight to balance openness, agency, and safety for browser extensions."

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