Firefox native version hits Android in beta, new UI and speedups tag along

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Those who've liked [Firefox for Android][3] but have been clamoring for a native version can rest easy, as there's now a truly optimized version waiting for you in Google Play. [Mozilla's][4] new Firefox 14.0 beta now looks like, and importantly runs like, a full member of the Android family. Making the leap also affords it [Flash][5] support, a new starting page with top sites, secure Google searches and a slew of load time and responsiveness upgrades over the creakier, XUL-based version. Beta status should still trigger a moment of pause if you're not ready to accept a few bugs, but if you've got Android 2.2 or later, you're welcome to give [Firefox][6] a shot.

[Firefox native version hits Android in beta, new UI and speedups tag along][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][7] on Tue, 15 May 2012 14:09:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][8].

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