There was a time when techies everywhere laughed if someone said they weren’t using Firefox – that time is long gone. For years Google Chrome has continued to grow and receive the praise Mozilla once had. Chrome has made security a priority even incorporating a pretty much seamless, automatic update system to ensure that the majority of users are up to date with any patches needed
From important features like security to simple things such as their logo, Mozilla continues to play catch-up with Firefox 23. One of the big features that Firefox has implemented is “mixed content blocking” to protect users from “man-in-the-middle” attacks. Although many consumers have become aware that making sure a website is secure before making a purchase (https vs http) is important, what many people don’t realize is that it’s possible for insecure portions to be included on a secure page (mixed content). Both Internet Explorer and Chrome currently feature blocking of this content by default and Firefox is the latest to jump on this wagon.
The Evolution of Mozilla Firefox Logo
Another change that Mozilla is making a big deal about is the change to the Firefox logo. As of recent the “bubble bubble” as I call it (ie. everything looking embossed) has been popped with flat-feel themes quickly becoming the norm. Heck, even the new version of iOS will feature a noticeable change to this look. The new Firefox logo not only features a more vibrant feel, but a lot of the shine from the previous incarnation is gone. Personally, I think it speaks loudly about the state of Firefox if they feel it necessary to make such a big deal about their logo change (yep, I didn’t make the image above, Mozilla did). Perhaps one day they will spend more time making their product take up fewer resources rather than tooting their own horn on their logo.
