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Firefox OS comes to an end on the smartphone business!!!

Mozilla announced early today that is shutting down FirefoxOS for smartphones.

“We are proud of the benefits Firefox OS added to the Web platform and will continue to experiment with the user experience across connected devices. We will build everything we do as a genuine open source project, focused on user experience first and build tools to enable the ecosystem to grow.

Firefox OS proved the flexibility of the Web, scaling from low-end smartphones all the way up to HD TVs. However, we weren’t able to offer the best user experience possible and so we will stop offering Firefox OS smartphones through carrier channels.

We’ll share more on our work and new experiments across connected devices soon.”

The company will likely to continue development of FirefoxOS targeting the other devices, such as TV’s, and the Internet of Things.

After two years, it’s time to say goodbye to the platform :( 

Farewell FirefoxOS, we will miss you! 

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Introducing FirefoxOS 2.5 Add-Ons

FirefoxOS 2.5 Add-Ons package is composed of JavaScript, CSS and other assets, but it doesn’t run as a standalone app.

Add-ons on Firefox OS are even more powerful and it provides customization not only to the browser, but the whole phone experience, including tweaks to the homescreen and system apps.

The manifest is very simple, just like any other FxOS app. The “matches” field works like a filter to where the add-on will be loaded. Filters determines if an app is affected by the add-on.

{ “manifest_version”: 1, “name”: “Add-On Berries”, “description”: “FirefoxOS add-on”, “version”: “1.0”, “author”: “Quen-Quen Potter”, “content_scripts”: [{ “matches”: [“app://berries.berrycreative.ppg.br‎”], “css”: [“css/style.css”], “js”: [“js/fxos.js”] }], “icons”: { “96”: “/icons/96.png” “128”: “/icons/128.png” }

The manifest above matches only BerriesApp and the website.

Learn more about FirefoxOS Add-On at https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Firefox_OS/Add-ons

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No more hacking! Get FirefoxOS 2.5 on your Android now! #FirefoxOS #FFOSclub #FxOS Mozilla made easier for the users to test the FirefoxOS on your Android device without even needing to flash it. The FirefoxOS 2.5 Developer Preview operates as a launcher and the app is now available under only 92mb. When you launch it, Firefox OS 2.5 Developer Preview will replace your existing home screen as FirefoxOS, making it act kind of like a third-party launcher. You'll be able to test the OS and some stock apps included. Bugs or conflicting UI elements might occur as the FirefoxOS will run on top of the Android. One thing most users will notice as a bug is that on FirefoxOS there's no back button. Despite being just a developer preview, it's a nice way to get a look on what's Mozilla is building up. Download now at: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/os/2.5/

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Welcome to FirefoxOS 2.5 #FirefoxOS #FFOSclub #FxOS

FirefoxOS 2.5 opens up a range of new possibilities, especially for developers. Firefox OS 2.5 will be the most customizable, secure, locally relevant and empowering Firefox OS experience yet.

The introduction of Add-Ons will allow a customizable experience in a similar way to the Firefox browser. Packed just like an app, add-ons can power one app, several or all apps, including the system app itself.

The Pin the Web is a great addition as provide users to ‎grab websites and turn them into home screen icons. View Source of a website and private browsing tracking protection are amongst the great additions to this new version of FxOS.

There’s tons of new stuff for customization as 2.5 has been designed as a completely hackable and customizable operating system.

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WhatsApp officially arrives at FirefoxOS 2.5 #FirefoxOS #FFOSclub #FxOS The official WhatsApp app has officially reached Firefox OS devices and is available on the Marketplace ONLY to users packed with the latest Firefox OS 2.5. https://marketplace.firefox.com/app/whatsapp/ The app is based on the Android app and brings the same features!

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Hey, #FFOSclub is back!!!!

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First Look at Mozilla Webmaker app on FirefoxOS

Mozilla announced at Mobile World Congress plans to help a wider audience create the mobile internet.

As previously mentioned, Webmaker helps smartphone users become creators of a Web that will improve their lives and communities, by making simple apps for things like promoting a small business, sharing community news, or building a lesson plan for students.

The concept is amazing and simple to use and runs smooth. It really help people create a simple mobile app or blog in just a few clicks, as you can see on the gallery. 

Users can share their app creations using a simple URL via SMS, Facebook, WhatsApp and other platforms. The apps will load in any mobile web browser, powered by HTML5.

Webmaker app is free, open source and available in over 20 languages. 

I have tested on a FirefoxOS device running the latest beta build of 2.2.

Try the OPEN BETA NOW.

The BETA App is available at Firefox OS 2.1+ and Android 4.4+.

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FirefoxOS 2016 Form Factors

Mozilla announced at Mobile World Congress agreements with a number of operators aimed at expanding the range of Firefox phones available. 

KDDI, LG Uplus, Telefonica and Verizon Wireless are collaborating with Mozilla to create a new range of Firefox OS phones for a 2016 launch in various form factors – flips, sliders and slates. 

Mozilla said the new devices will "balance the simplicity of a basic phone (calls, texts) with the more advanced features of a smartphone such as fun applications, content, navigation, music players, camera, video, LTE, VoLTE, email and web browsing".