Mozilla Firefox 6 Now Available for Windows, Mac and Linux, Download Now! [Direct Links]

Mozilla Firefox 6 Now Available for Windows, Mac and Linux, Download Now! [Direct Links]
Posted by Patrick on August 14, 2011

 If you have been an avid Mozilla Firefox user, then you should know that they have adapted the same release cycle as Google Chrome. In the past, with each new version of Firefox, one can expect major changes such as revamped user interface, loads of new features and better performance. But since Mozilla decided to adapt a faster release cycle, each version of Firefox would feature minor improvements with just a few new features. And now, a new version of Firefox is available, Firefox 6. This version of Firefox can't be obtained through the browser's automatic update but it should be officially available in a couple of days.
As with the recent versions of Firefox, this new release does not include major changes such as a new user interface or features. At least nothing noticeable for casual users of the browser. According to Mozilla, Firefox should be faster by 20% and should have a significantly reduced memory consumption, which should be reasons enough for most people to upgrade despite the lack of major changes or features.
Although there are not much new goodies for the regular users, it appears that there are a few new features catered towards developers. One of the most notable addition to Firefox 6 is Scratchpad, a tool built-in within the browser which enables developers to execute Javascript codes in real time. Another new addition to the Web Developer option is the Get More Tools selection which is basically a link to Mozilla's Web Developer's Toolbox where developers can download tools such as Greasemonkey, Firebug, Stylish and so on.
Keep in mind that once you have updated, you will directed to welcome page where it says you have successfully installed Firefox Beta 6. Just don't pay attention to it because this is due to the fact that Mozilla hasn't updated the page yet. Unless major bugs or issues are found, this is pretty much the final build of Firefox 6 so it should be safe to upgrade now. Also keep in mind that when you update, some of your addons and extensions may not be compatible with Firefox 6, so download at your own discretion.
Mozilla's Firefox became the must-have browser back in 2004 and it has successfully stole a significant user base from Microsoft's Internet Explorer. This is due to several innovative features such as tabbed browsing, its open source nature and wide array of addons and extensions that users can install. But then in 2008, along came Google Chrome with its minimalistic but smarter user interface, Webkit engine and a faster release cycle. Chrome gave Firefox a strong competition so the latter was forced to adapt a faster update cycle as well in order to keep its competitive edge. Mozilla adapted the new release strategy with Firefox 4 which was released earlier this year.

Direct Download Links:

Download Mozilla Firefox 6 for Windows
Download Mozilla Firefox 6 for Mac
Download Mozilla Firefox 6 for Linux

View Battery Life on your iPhone Lockscreen with LSBattery

If you’re always paranoid about the amount of battery life remaining on your iPhone, or you’d rather see the battery life percentage on your lockscreen, then you need LSBattery.

LSBattery is a new jailbreak tweak that replaces your lockscreen and slider text with the iPhone battery percentage.
The tweak is available for free in Cydia. No new repos need to be added. No new icons are added to the home screen and you can configure the tweak from the Settings app. As you can see from the screenshot, it’s pretty self-explanatory.

Has anyone tried this tweak out yet?

Apple to Release the iPhone 5 and 4S Next Month Along with the iPad 3? [Rumor]

If you have been paying attention to the iPhone 5 rumor mill, then you should be aware there have been reports floating around that Apple will be releasing not one, but two iPhones this year. Rumor has it that there will be the device that will succeed the iPhone 4 and on the other hand, the other device is a cheaper variety of the iPhone which will be marketed as an entry level to midrange smartphone. Now another report surfaces that Apple will not only release two iPhones in September, which are dubbed the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S, but the iPad 3 as well.
The report comes from Apple oriented Japanese blog Macotakara which suggests that the tech world will be treated to three new Apple products next month, which is of course the low-end iPhone 4S, the high-end iPhone 5 and the next major tablet release, the iPad 3. According to the blog, it is likely that Apple will be announcing the new iPhones and iPad around the first week of September and will be released around October.

According to Macotakara blog (which is roughly translated by Google):

Will new iPhone and iPad be started 4S produce at the 1st week in September, and October be Late Released?

Will iPhone 4S and new iPad be started produce at the 1st week in September, and be released late October?

DigiTmes has reported about new iPhone and iPad “are likely to make their debuts in September and to hit the market in October.”. I listened similar information which supports

According to sources, iPhone 4S which is based on iPhone 4(CDMA) and new iPad will be started produce since 1st week in September and will be shipped in late October.

The bit about the iPad 3 being released or announced next month feels somehow unlikely. The iPad 2 was just released in March earlier this year and sales are quite impressive. And for Apple to release a new iPad six months into the iPad 2's life cycle simply does not sound plausible. Besides there have been some reports that the A6 chip which will be used for the next iPad will not be ready until sometime the first half of 2012. Or perhaps we could be looking at an upgraded version of the iPad 2 next month?

As stated before, we have received reports that Apple will be releasing a cheaper iPhone this year so somehow the bit about the iPhone 4S is more likely to happen. Although Macotakara specifically mentioned that it will be CDMA based which is kind of odd. If the Cupertino company is indeed planning to release a cheaper iPhone it should definitely come both in CDMA and GSM version in order to ensure maximum profit. As for the iPhone 5, this report at least strengthens the September release date.

The Japanese blog Macotakara has offered some reliable and quality information in the past regarding Apple's products. So for us, as it stands, there will be no iPad 3 next month. An iPad HD or iPad 2 Plus makes more sense but still somehow doubtful. iPhone 4S (or whatever the cheaper iPhone will be called) however is kind of plausible. iPhone 5? Well, definitely that's a yes.

Screenshot Customizer: Add Colors and Patterns to Your Screenshot Flash

Jailbreaking your iDevice gives you the ability to customize it beyond your wildest dreams. Not only are there themes and icon packages that can change the look and feel of iOS, there are also tweaks available.

And if you really have an appetite for customizing, this next utility might just make your day. Now you can personalize something I’m willing to bet you would have never thought of, your screenshots…
Screenshot Customizer is pretty self explanatory. The simple tweak installs into your iOS Settings app, and allows you to — you guessed it — customize your screenshots.

You can toggle the utility on and off, as well as the accompanying vibrate option. You can even change the color and add patterns to the flash that appears when a screenshot is taken. Watch Jeff demonstrate.
The developer warns that this is his first tweak, but after using it several times I can confirm it works fine. What a cool way to add an extra level of personalization to your iDevice. Screenshot Customizer is available in Cydia for free.

Have you tried Screenshot Customizer yet?