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Mozilla stops development of Firefox Mobile on Windows-based mobile phones

Mozilla's Director of Mobile Engineering, Stuart Parmenter, announced that they will not be developing a mobile version of their browser for future Windows based mobile phones.

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GR8 15896d ago

Good Internet explorer is way better.

cyborg69715896d ago

If you mean better at getting viruses and slower than you are correct sir.

Uncle Rico5896d ago

Does the same principle apply to mobile phones though? Is firefox any safer on the phone than IE?

mrv3215895d ago

Depends what you like

A heavily limited browser, which is slow, few add ons, pretty poor
A very good browser which does near everything you want from it just HTML 5.0 support

Personally I like good browsers and I go for firefox... but then again I am also out of choice mostly on Ubuntu because of the freedom.

RonyDean5895d ago

Do people even use Windows based phones?!?!

Uncle Rico5895d ago

Yes.... HTC is one popular brand using the Windows system

Fishy Fingers5895d ago (Edited 5895d ago )

Fair enough, it's down to MS they're pulling out from further development and others will probably follow suit. Shame though, with the new up coming Windows 7 mobile OS/Phones Firefox would have been great, it's probably wrong of me, but I stopped using IE a long time ago and now avoid MS browsers like the plague.

El_Colombiano5895d ago

You and thousands of others. I can't stand any MS browser.

ChickeyCantor5895d ago (Edited 5895d ago )

How would you know the latest iteration of I.E is bad if you haven't gave it a try cause you avoid it " like the plague." ?

Just sayin.

edit:

No you said " like the plague."
Sounds like a negative to me.

Next to that, firefox lovers will always claim Firefox is the best. Same goes for all browsers.

Fishy Fingers5895d ago (Edited 5895d ago )

First hand I dont, but notice I didnt say anything about IE being "good" or "bad".

Although, I know from plenty of reading, tests and following things like this that there are better options, such as firefox. Plus, I couldnt live without my add-ons.

Edit: Again before I said like the plague I said, "it's probably wrong of me", what I said isnt negative, perhaps your just a fan of IE I dont know.

Also, I'm no "firefox lover", I just use the service which suits me best, which due to the add-ons is firefox. All browsers have their plus points.

It's not hard to grasp, I have no loyalty towards an internet browser manufacturer, I just side with what fits my needs.

Strange_Evil5895d ago

IE sucks. I would even use Safari before IE cause the speed and reliability is better. But FireFox>All IMO.. Add Ons really stand out for me.

ChickeyCantor5895d ago

" perhaps your just a fan of IE I dont know. "

Yeah that must be it, LOL.

darthv725895d ago

I hate how the bberry browser emulates IE/Netscape. I tried mini opera and that is cool but I am so used to firefox on pc that a handheld version for the blackberry would be nice.

Microsoft Xbox 3605895d ago

PIE is garbage on WinMo 6.5. Hopefully it gets better in Windows Mobile 7 but I really doubt it.

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tdrules5895d ago

FUNK YEAH
support a good mobile platform, great to see.
Opera Mini 5 IS awesome, but it's not Firefox.
and God knows why Google didn't put Chrome in their own Mobile OS

hoops5895d ago

Would nice to see Opra mini on the iPhone...Opps...we have to see if Apple approves that app for it LOL

OpenGL5895d ago

I would totally use Firefox mobile on my Android smartphone.

anonymouse1113355895d ago

I could care less, about it really, it's stupid to put windows 7 on a netbook that doesn't have the proper power to run it, let alone a phone with even less power, linux is where it's at for netbooks and phones, unless you plan to put a older version of windows on it in which you'd lose support quick, iirc XP loses support in the next year or so.

I don't think M$ will do well with a phone, they've tried doing these me too products following apple like the Zune with the iPod and they haven't really touched them with it, the only exception I can think of off the top of my head is the 360 and they're beginning to fall behind with it.

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK23d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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UKIE: UK games market reaches £8.7bn in 2025

Growth driven by digital software and console hardware sales.

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Agent7531d ago

Probably down to the high cost of gaming. Controllers and racing wheels can cost as much as consoles.

Reaper22_30d ago

This is why there will always be competition in gaming. The possibilities to make huge profits is just too enticing.

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Pokémon Go Championship Winner Title Revoked for ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’

The winner of the Pokémon Go Championship grand finals in Orlando was stripped of their title, allegedly for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' during their victory celebration. The celebration involved the winner removing their headset, standing up, and pumping their fists before shaking hands with their opponent. Many believe the ruling was excessive and that winner's victory celebration was tame compared to celebrations by winners in other competitive games.

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Relientk7738d ago (Edited 38d ago )

How is that unsportsmanlike conduct? What a stupid decision lol

gold_drake37d ago

lol wut.

since when is bumping fists "unsportsmanlike".

Inverno36d ago

There are people that get offended seeing others just enjoying a moment, or enjoying a hobby, or just having fun.

SethNW36d ago

Can someone explain to me what is so problematic with this? I watched video multiple times and all I see dude having bit of celebration. None of his actions felt aggressive or seem like they symbolize anything... Like winning sure deserves bit of celebration like that. I mean who wants to live in the world where you aren't allowed to be excited or have bit of burst of happiness when you win? Like was he supposed to act like emotionless robot? He should be allowed to have bit of his victory "hell yeah" moment, even if it is before shaking hands with opponent. Like it is not like he didn't shake hands or whatnot. And it is not like he is like some super serious government official to have to stick to protocol to a letter. This whole thing is just ridiculous.