Firefox Metro Preview is a
browser that features a whole new design for Windows 8's Modern (Metro) UI.
With the official release of Windows
8 around the corner, Mozilla is scrambling to complete its version of Firefox
Metro Preview. The interface is completely redesigned and has taken some
designed cues from Google Chrome like its rounded tabs instead of Firefox's
traditional squared off corners.
The first thing users will notice
about this version of Firefox is its Windows 8 Modern UI inspired home page
with your most frequently visited sites and bookmarks. The interface is
intuitive and feels like it's part of the operating system.
Firefox Metro Preview also
features a new tab bar at the top that shows live thumbnails of the sites you
have open. This is impressive and goes with the Windows 8 'live tiles' feel.
The tabs are also big enough to manipulate by touch without having to be too precise.
Firefox Metro Preview feels like much more of a complete product than Google
Chrome for the Modern UI.
Firefox Metro Preview's search is
also integrated into Windows now so users can quickly bring up the search field
by pressing Windows + F. This works for Google results so you get instant
suggestions for completing search terms. Bookmarks also get a major overhaul.
Bookmarks will no longer be stored in folders but in lists. No bookmark will go
unsorted in Firefox Metro Preview!
To enter a URL in Firefox Metro
Preview, access the address bar by swiping up from the bottom bezel. If you're
using a mouse and keyboard, just right click the mouse. If you're sick of using
the Modern UI version, you can use it as a normal desktop application, which
will look exactly the same as Firefox 15.
Overall, Firefox Metro Preview is
a solid build with many great touch friendly features. Once the bugs are
hammered out, it'll be a great browser for Windows 8.
Ø Thoughtfully
redesigned interface
Ø Animated
tab thumbnails
Ø Useful
home screen
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