14 DAY TRIAL // Mozilla has recently released a new version of Firefox browser, and while the update may seem minor at first glance, it does include some worthy improvements that are worth a look.
With this new build, Firefox reaches version 61.0.2 on supported platforms, and it includes refinements that will specifically come in handy to users on Windows.
Firefox 61.0.2 can automatically restore a browsing session when Windows restarts, according to Mozilla’s official changelog. The feature is gradually released to users, and it should reach 100 percent availability in the coming weeks, the company says.
“Adds support for automatically restoring your Firefox session after Windows restarts. Currently, this feature is not enabled by default for most users, but will be gradually enabled over the coming weeks,” Mozilla explains.
Windows-exclusive feature
Technically, after updating to version 61.0.2, Firefox should be able to automatically restore all tabs when the browsing session is interrupted by a system reboot. This is a feature that should help provide seamless browsing experience regardless of computer restarts triggered either manually by the user or automatically by the operating system.
By the looks of things, this feature is only available in the Windows version of Firefox, though there’s a chance that it could be included in Linux and macOS builds as well in the coming updates. Mozilla hasn’t shared any specifics in this regard though.
The same release also includes improved website rendering with the Retained Display List feature enabled, as well as two different fixes for broken DevTools panels with certain extensions installed and for accessibility tools.
The Android version has also been updated to 61.0.2, and it includes fixes for a crash on devices running Android KitKat 4.4 or earlier. Users running newer Android aren’t getting any improvements though.
You can download Firefox for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android from Softpedia using these links.