Firefox 29: Redesign

An anonymous reader writes "Mozilla today officially launched Firefox 29 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. This is a massive release: Firefox Sync has been revamped and is now powered by Firefox Accounts, there's a new customization mode, and the company's major user interface overhaul Australis has finally arrived. 'The tabs are sleek and smooth to help you navigate the Web faster. It’s easy to see what tab you’re currently visiting and the other tabs fade into the background to be less of a distraction when you’re not using them. The Firefox menu has moved to the right corner of the toolbar and puts all your browser controls in one place. The menu includes a “Customize” tool that transforms Firefox into a powerful customization mode where you can add or move any feature, service or add-on.' Here are the full release notes and a demo video."

Re:did you checked the video?

[znrt]

you're just not ready for a future dominated by retards.
but resistance is futile. you will be UXed.

Re:woo

[koan]

Rounded tabs help you get through the Internet tubes faster.

Re:Is it going to break the API?

[Pseudonym Authority]

There is a way to get FF to stop using that memory. Go get a screwdriver, open your machine, then remove one of the RAM chips. Put the RAM in your desk drawer and reboot the machine. That memory is now guaranteed to be unused.

Re:did you checked the video?

[Anonymous Coward]

The developers could not sleep because you changed the defaults and the great UI they designed.
Now they can sleep well without nightmares of users configuring the software to their needs.

Re:It has a combined address/search bar

[clickety6]

You can search in the address bar.

You can piss in a sink too... doesn't mean using one facility for two different functions is a good thing.

Re:did you checked the video?

[Hognoxious]

There is no such thing as a UX professional. They're all idiots. OMG, make it orange!