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= Release and Feature Schedule =
= Release and Feature Schedule =


The stable release of Firefox, as of this writing, is Firefox 15. Along with the stable release, there are three other unstable release channels: Beta, Aurora (ie. alpha), and Nightly. Every 6 weeks a new stable release is cut, and the version numbers on all these channels get bumped. We call this the "release train". So, for example after Firefox 16 will be released, Firefox 17 will be in Beta, and will be released as "Firefox 17" six weeks later. You could read more about it [http://blog.mozilla.org/futurereleases/2011/07/19/every-six-weeks/ here]. We have accessibility features spread out on all of these channels, the list below should help you figure out what to expect from each release, and how to get your hands on a preview version.
The stable release of Firefox, as of this writing, is Firefox 15. Along with the stable release, there are three other unstable release channels: Beta, Aurora (ie. alpha), and Nightly. Every 6 weeks a new stable release is cut, and the version numbers on all these channels get bumped. We call this the "release train". So, for example after Firefox 17 will be released, Firefox 18 will be in Beta, and will be released as "Firefox 17" six weeks later. You could read more about it [http://blog.mozilla.org/futurereleases/2011/07/19/every-six-weeks/ here]. We have accessibility features spread out on all of these channels, the list below should help you figure out what to expect from each release, and how to get your hands on a preview version.


== Firefox 15 ==
== Firefox 16 ==
; Final Release Date : August 28 2012
; Final Release Date : October 10 2012
; Current Availability : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox Firefox in Google Play Store]
; Current Availability : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox Firefox in Google Play Store]
Firefox 15 introduces basic accessibility through D-Pad navigation. The behavior is similar to other native Android applications. Once in the content, simply arrow left or right. Press enter or d-pad center to activate items. For more information, see [http://www.marcozehe.de/2012/05/08/first-round-of-accessibility-support-for-android-in-mobile-firefox/ Marco's initial announcement].
== Firefox 16 (dubbed "Firefox Beta") ==
; Final Release Date : October 10 2012
; Current Availability : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox_beta Firefox Beta in Google Play Store]


Firefox 16 brings quick navigation keys to reach certain document elements like links and headers, and Ice Cream Sandwich explore by touch support. For more information, see Marco's post about [http://www.marcozehe.de/2012/06/13/quick-navigation-keys-now-in-nightly-builds-of-firefox-native-for-android/ quick nav keys], and [http://www.marcozehe.de/2012/06/28/firefox-for-android-nightly-builds-now-with-explore-by-touch/ explore by touch].
Firefox 16 brings quick navigation keys to reach certain document elements like links and headers, and Ice Cream Sandwich explore by touch support. For more information, see Marco's post about [http://www.marcozehe.de/2012/06/13/quick-navigation-keys-now-in-nightly-builds-of-firefox-native-for-android/ quick nav keys], and [http://www.marcozehe.de/2012/06/28/firefox-for-android-nightly-builds-now-with-explore-by-touch/ explore by touch].


== Firefox 17 (dubbed "Aurora") ==
== Firefox 17 (dubbed "Firefox Beta") ==
; Final Release Date : November 20 2012
; Final Release Date : November 20 2012
; Current Availability : [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/aurora/ Aurora download page]
; Current Availability : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox_beta Firefox Beta in Google Play Store]


Firefox 17 introduces support for Talkback in Jelly Bean. Explore by touch and flicking left or right should work just like any other Android application in Jelly Bean. See [http://www.marcozehe.de/2012/08/22/support-for-talkbacks-jelly-bean-explore-by-touch-now-in-firefox-for-android-nightlies/ Marco's post] about it.
Firefox 17 introduces support for Talkback in Jelly Bean. Explore by touch and flicking left or right should work just like any other Android application in Jelly Bean. See [http://www.marcozehe.de/2012/08/22/support-for-talkbacks-jelly-bean-explore-by-touch-now-in-firefox-for-android-nightlies/ Marco's post] about it.


== Firefox 18 (dubbed "Nightly") ==
== Firefox 18 (dubbed "Aurora") ==
; Final Release Date : January 2013
; Final Release Date : January 2013
; Current Availability : [http://nightly.mozilla.org/ Nightly download page]
; Current Availability : [http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/aurora/ Aurora download page]


Firefox 18 will probably not introduce any major feature for Android Accessibility. There is currently experimentation with supporting lower end devices that use ARMv6 processors. If other versions of Firefox are not supported on your device, you can try downloading and installing the ARMv6 APK available on the nightly download page.
Firefox 18 will probably not introduce any major feature for Android Accessibility. There is currently experimentation with supporting lower end devices that use ARMv6 processors. If other versions of Firefox are not supported on your device, you can try downloading and installing the ARMv6 APK available on the nightly download page.
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