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Firefox’s New Homepage Is All About Picking Up Where You Left Off

Recent searches and unfinished articles are front and center

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on November 2, 2021 Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Internet & Security Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Mozilla has released a new update for Firefox on iOS and Android that puts your recent browsing history at your fingertips when launching the app. On Tuesday, Mozilla announced an update to its mobile browser. The new version coming to Android and iOS will focus heavily on making it easier to jump back into what you were browsing the last time you used the app. Mozilla Firefox initially launched a new Firefox redesign in May, but this update is specifically directed at the browser’s mobile homepage. In the new introduction video, Mozilla shows off a new section that lets you easily re-open the last tab that you had open. Android users also can see recent searches, though Mozilla plans to bring that feature to iOS down the line. It’s also now easier to start a new search altogether, making browsing simpler for its users. Another change made to the homepage with this update is a section that showcases your recently saved bookmarks. Previously you had to open your browser history to get that information, but now Mozilla is putting it directly on the start page. Users who have a Firefox account will be able to see bookmarks that they’ve recently added from desktop, too. This will make it easier to transition from working on the desktop to your mobile device for those who work on the go. One of the biggest features added is a new function that automatically moves tabs to an inactive state after 14 days of not being accessed. Mozilla says this is for users who like to hold onto tabs for later, but don’t want to clutter their active tabs with more and more information. The update is available now, so you can download the latest version to test out the new features. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Your Homepage in Safari How to Use Firefox for Mac How to Set the Home Page to Your Favorite Website How Do I Update Firefox? (Most Recent: Firefox 106) How to Remove Safe Finder From Mac How to Bookmark All Tabs in Chrome on Android How to Clear Your Instagram Search History How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Use Firefox's Privacy and Security Features How to Turn off Incognito Mode The Top 10 Internet Browsers for 2022 How to See Reddit Search History How to Clear Your Search Bar History How to Stop Autoplay Videos Search History: How to View or Delete It How to Change Home Page and Startup Behavior in Windows Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies