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===Firefox Desktop === | ===Firefox Desktop === | ||
==== Current Releases ==== | ==== Current Releases ==== | ||
* FF20 was released yesterday, 4/2 - release notes are available at https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/ | * FF20 was released yesterday, 4/2 - release notes are available at https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/desktop/20.0/releasenotes/ | ||
==== Beta ({{BETA_VERSION}}) ==== | ==== Beta ({{BETA_VERSION}}) ==== | ||
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====Beta ({{BETA_VERSION}})==== | ====Beta ({{BETA_VERSION}})==== | ||
Fx21 Beta 1 is currently being qualified: | Fx21 Beta 1 is currently being qualified: https://wiki.mozilla.org/QA/Fennec/21/Beta/1 | ||
*Web Content Fonts | *Web Content Fonts | ||
*Continued support for Distribution Files (themes, bookmarks, pinned sites) | *Continued support for Distribution Files (themes, bookmarks, pinned sites) | ||
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*NFC Support | *NFC Support | ||
*Continued Improvements to UI | *Continued Improvements to UI | ||
*Packaged Apps Support <== focus is getting this to a testable state | *Packaged Apps Support <== focus is getting this to a testable state | ||
====Nightly ({{CENTRAL_VERSION}})==== | ====Nightly ({{CENTRAL_VERSION}})==== | ||
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"Smooth and fast Since the new update Firefox has improved greatly, buttery smooth, this became my default browser. Keep up this good work" | "Smooth and fast Since the new update Firefox has improved greatly, buttery smooth, this became my default browser. Keep up this good work" | ||
== UX & | == User Experience (Design & Research) == | ||
* '''[desktop]''' | |||
** '''[General]''' | |||
*** Some synthesis and prioritization of experience papercuts from Reddit, SUMO, and Project Meta: https://firefox-ux.etherpad.mozilla.org/papercuts-summary (Blake) | |||
** '''[Australis]''' (Zhenshuo, Blake) | |||
*** Supporting implementation -- reminder to use the UX Branch to follow along with implementation - [http://people.mozilla.org/~jwein/ux-nightly/ get it here] | |||
** '''[Social API]''' (Boriss) | |||
*** Doing UI-reviews on bugs that landed last week, making followup mockups as needed | |||
*** Working on remaining wireframes & mockups for future use cases | |||
** '''[newtab2]''' (Boriss) | |||
*** Completing edge-scenario mockups for prototype: customization pieces, search engine menu, first-run vs. old profile; adding to [http://people.mozilla.com/~jboriss/specs/newtabv2/current_design_doc/ design document] | |||
*** Working on sketches for first-run with import from another browser | |||
*** Prototype add-on for testing WIP: https://people.mozilla.com/~bwinton/newtab/newtab.xpi | |||
* '''[Firefox Health Report]''' (Larissa) | |||
** Firefox Health Report is landing in Beta on Thursday (4/4)! | |||
** To try it out, go to Help > Health Report | |||
** Please help us file bugs! [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?alias=&assigned_to=nobody%40mozilla.org&attach_text=&blocked=&bug_file_loc=http%3A%2F%2F&bug_severity=normal&bug_status=NEW&cc=laura%40mozilla.com&cc=sneethling%40mozilla.com&cc=lco%40mozilla.com&cc=abc%40mozilla.com&cf_status_b2g18=---&cf_status_b2g18_1_0_0=---&cf_status_b2g18_1_0_1=---&cf_status_firefox20=---&cf_status_firefox21=---&cf_status_firefox22=---&cf_status_firefox23=---&cf_status_firefox_esr17=---&cf_tracking_b2g18=---&cf_tracking_firefox20=---&cf_tracking_firefox21=---&cf_tracking_firefox22=---&cf_tracking_firefox23=---&cf_tracking_firefox_esr17=---&cf_tracking_firefox_relnote=---&comment=&component=General&contenttypeentry=&contenttypemethod=autodetect&contenttypeselection=text%2Fplain&data=&defined_groups=1&dependson=&description=&flag_type-4=X&flag_type-607=X&flag_ty%20pe-791=X&flag_type-800=X&form_name=enter_bug&keywords=&maketemplate=Remember%20values%20as%20bookmarkable%20template&op_sys=All&priority=--&product=Webtools&qa_contact=&rep_platform=All&requestee_type-4=&requestee_type-607=&requestee_type-791=&requestee_type-800=&short_desc=%5BFHR%5D&status_whiteboard=&target_milestone=---&version=Trunk FHR bugs] | |||
* '''[metro]''' (yuan) | |||
** A SUMO article about "installing and launch Metro Firefox Nightly. Awaiting for final reviews: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-install-windows-8-metro-style-firefox/revision/38245#os=win8&browser=fx21 link] | |||
** Increase visibility: a solution of accessing "Firefox Nightly" faster under a zoomed-out view of "Apps": {{bug|855532}} | |||
** Reported bugs about incorrect UI behaviors. To be fixed in Iteration 6.*** {{Bug|857320}} - "Pin to start" flyout should be positioned on top of the command | |||
*** {{Bug|856119}} - Defect - Web content covered by the tab strip should not be active | |||
* '''[android]''' (ibarlow, zhenshuo) | |||
** Refining multi-page about:home concepts | |||
*** Walkthrough with product & eng next Tuesday to kick off implementation | |||
** Settings update | |||
** Titlebar animation | |||
** Writing a blog post about why the Quit menu item is gone, and how to get it back | |||
** Starting concept work for Firefox on TVs (Zhenshuo) | |||
*** Some brainstorming: https://firefox-ux.etherpad.mozilla.org/37 | |||
*** Previous Research: https://firefox-ux.etherpad.mozilla.org/49 | |||
* '''[Behavioral Segmentation Study]''' (Bill, Lindsay) | |||
** Quantitative research analysis has wrapped up. | |||
** We have begun presenting findings to smaller groups, including the main Firefox stakeholders and the UX teams. | |||
** We are planning on presenting to the larger organization in the coming month. | |||
** Zhenshuo Fang is designing a set of cards and stickers, summarizing and representing each user type. | |||
* '''[Worldwide Firefox Desktop Research]''' | |||
** We are finalizing the list of emerging markets in Asia to study for 2013. | |||
** We are planning on sending out RFPs to potential partner firms to manage research logistics. | |||
* '''[other/future]''' | |||
** All Mozilla UXers at a UX Summit next week, so stock up now | |||
== '''Market Insights from the Product Marketing Strategy Team''' == | == '''Market Insights from the Product Marketing Strategy Team''' == | ||
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== Marketing, Press & Public Reaction == | == Marketing, Press & Public Reaction == | ||
*[http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04/03/firefox_turns_20/ Firefox: Use new stealth window to satisfy your wife, suggests Mozilla] | |||
*[http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/04/firefox-20-adds-improvements-to-private-browsing-download-manager/ Firefox 20 Adds Improvements To Private Browsing, Download Manager] | |||
*[http://www.zdnet.com/firefox-20-improves-private-browsing-fixes-three-critical-flaws-7000013439/ Firefox 20 improves private browsing, fixes three critical flaws] | |||
*[http://www.zdnet.com/firefox-20-improves-private-browsing-fixes-three-critical-flaws-7000013439/ Firefox 20 improves private browsing, fixes three critical flaws] | |||
*[http://www.itproportal.com/2013/04/03/mozilla-enhances-private-browsing-with-firefox-20/ Mozilla enhances private browsing with Firefox 20] | |||
*[http://blog.laptopmag.com/firefox-update-private-browsing Firefox Update Makes Private Browsing Easier, Downloads Easier to Find] | |||
*[http://www.datamation.com/security/mozilla-firefox-20-improves-browser-privacy.html Mozilla Firefox 20 Improves Browser Privacy] | |||
== Questions, Comments, FYI == | == Questions, Comments, FYI == | ||
== Actions this week == | == Actions this week == | ||