This first Fennec alpha release is available for the OS2008 ("Maemo") software platforms that runs on the Nokia N810 Internet Tablets.

Don't have an N810? Don't worry, you can still experiment with Fennec, provide feedback, write add-ons, and get involved by installing a version of Fennec for your desktop PC:
· Mac OS X
· Windows
· Linux

The idea behind releasing the package for PCs is to give people who don't have a Nokia Internet Tablet the ability to localize, experiment and build add-ons.

Fennec is a mobile Web browser that content and application developers can target to create great software for mobile phones, rather than the plethora of native platforms and programming languages required to reach people in a mobile environment today.

Any developer that has a minimum amount of skills in CSS, HTML, and JavaScript will be able to develop for mobile.

Fennec brings a true Web experience to mobile phones and other non-PC devices, yet take advantage of the specific opportunities for new and useful user experiences enabled by mobility and telephony.

NOTE: The desktop version of Fennec is not a supported product.

Here are some key features of "Fennec":

Easy navigation to Web content:
· Bookmarks, including tags
· Smart URL bar ("awesome bar")
· Tabbed browsing with thumbnail images
· Integrated Web search - built into the URL bar
· Easy access to multiple search engines

Web content:
· Maximize content by auto-hiding controls and URL bar
· Zoom in and out

Security:
· Instant Web site ID ("Larry")
· Password manager
· Popup blocker
· Clear private data

Devices services integration:
· Click on a phone number to initiate a call
· JavaScript API to get device location
· Popup blocker
· Clear private data

Also:
· Searchable download manager
· Preferences pane

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· New Look for Tablets: Firefox Beta has a new experience for tablets that leverages the large screen size and makes mobile Web browsing more intuitive. Popular Firefox features like tabs and the Awesome Screen are optimized for tablets
· Full-Screen Portrait Browsing: Firefox Beta takes advantage of large tablet screens so you can use the full screen to browse the Web, even in portrait mode. Tabs are listed in a top left menu and easily hide when you don’t need them
· Tab Optimization: Tabs are shown as thumbnails in the left panel of Firefox Beta, allowing you to easily switch between tabs while still viewing full websites on the right. You can swipe to the left to hide tabs for a full screen view
· New Action Bar with Quick Access Buttons: You can access Firefox Preferences, Add-ons, downloads and more in the new Action Bar menu (next to the Awesome Bar). The Action Bar adds back, forward and bookmark buttons for easy access
· HTML Input Tag for Camera Access: Developers can build mobile we...