Mozilla’s Firefox browser has been updated to version 3.5, which should be the final version for Firefox 3. The latest update boasts of better (read: faster) overall performance, better security, and a host of new features.
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Mozilla releases faster, safer, smarter Firefox 3.5 update
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Nokia releases Photo Browser app for Symbian S60 smartphones
Friday, April 17th, 2009A Beta version of Nokia’s touch-based Photo Browser app is now available for Symbian S60 Smartphones. First introduced last month for the 5800 XpressMusic phone’s touchscreen interface, the update for S60 3rd Edition mobiles will make use of scroll keys and softkeys for navigation and editing.
AMD announces Fusion Media Explorer Beta, free for download
Friday, April 10th, 2009
AMD has released a new beta version of their Fusion Media Explorer, a 3D media browser designed for AMD’s Puma and Dragon platforms. Aside from presenting media files (photos, videos, album art, etc) into one very attractive interface, the FME offers one-click uploads of photos to Facebook, quick searches from YouTube, Flickr and Windows’ Live Search service, and displays content that’s related to what you’re looking at or listening to.
Thomson presents new, lossless MP3HD format
Monday, March 23rd, 2009
MP3 format co-creator Thomson has come out with new software tools for creation and playback of an enhanced version of the old mp3 format. The resulting format, dubbed “mp3HD”, will use lossless compression—making it an exact replica of CD tracks, or at least close enough—for a boost in sound quality and detail.
