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== Project Overview == | == Project Overview == | ||
Our goal in developing Firefox for iOS is to reach users who have chosen iOS as their mobile platform of choice. We will provide a browsing experience that leverages connected Firefox features in order to | Our goal in developing Firefox for iOS is to reach users who have chosen iOS as their mobile platform of choice. We will provide a browsing experience that leverages connected Firefox features in order to delight existing and new users. | ||
We will follow a phased approach in deploying features and functionality to the product, all of which have dependencies on other groups for implementation including Firefox Accounts, Firefox Cloud Services, Firefox Desktop and Firefox for Android. | We will follow a phased approach in deploying features and functionality to the product, all of which have dependencies on other groups for implementation including Firefox Accounts, Firefox Cloud Services, Firefox Desktop and Firefox for Android. | ||
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== Product Definition == | == Product Definition == | ||
The product will be split into phases. Initially, the product experience will be focused on leveraging the utility of a user's existing Firefox data as it pertains to the current | The product will be split into phases. Initially, the product experience will be focused on leveraging the utility of a user's existing Firefox data as it pertains to the current Sync implementation, with the ability to view that data within the iOS WebView framework. The user will then be able to complete further simple browsing activities, all within the Firefox context. | ||
In addition, to provide further value to the experience for existing users - and also expose new users to new Firefox services - initial Task Continuity improvements are also targeted for inclusion. This includes a cloud-based reading list experience and being able to send browser tabs between Firefox browsers attached to the same Firefox Account. | In addition, to provide further value to the experience for existing users - and also expose new users to new Firefox services - initial Task Continuity improvements are also targeted for inclusion. This includes a cloud-based reading list experience and being able to send browser tabs between Firefox browsers attached to the same Firefox Account. | ||
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== Browser Evolution == | == Browser Evolution == | ||
A balance needs to be struck in order to provide a mobile Firefox experience in line with basic expectations for our initial target audience, along with time-to-market needs. Parity with the current Firefox for Android will not be possible with the first launch of the iOS version, but it must still feel like a Firefox experience. Current [https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/spreadsheets/d/1rfhMbw2zR6OmL8gSo_Nz3YuEVbNnHpFGZTvV2DX90fc/edit#gid=0 working document for the browser functionality] is | A balance needs to be struck in order to provide a mobile Firefox experience in line with basic expectations for our initial target audience, along with time-to-market needs. Parity with the current Firefox for Android will not be possible with the first launch of the iOS version, but it must still feel like a Firefox experience. Current [https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/spreadsheets/d/1rfhMbw2zR6OmL8gSo_Nz3YuEVbNnHpFGZTvV2DX90fc/edit#gid=0 working document for the browser functionality] is available to Mozilla employees only initially whilst the definition gets locked down. | ||
== Test Program == | == Test Program == | ||