Mozilla has released a major update of their Firefox mobile browser for the Android platform.

The latest version is now available as a free download from the Google Play Store.

Mozilla spoke about this update:

The new Firefox for Android is a snappy and dynamic upgrade to mobile browsing that makes it faster and easier to get where you want to go on the Web.

Enhancements:

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Faster start-up and page load times
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Support for Adobe Flash
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The user interface has been completely re-designed with a new Awesome Screen
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New personalized Start Page with top sites and tabs from last time
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Better text readability through font size inflation
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Tap-to-play is default for plugins
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Google searches now utilize HTTPS
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New panning/zooming architecture implemented for better touch responsiveness
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Top Sites, Bookmarks, and History are now even more accessible from the Awesome Bar