Firefox for iOS Gets Persistent Private Browsing Tabs, Other Improvements

Firefox for iOS has been updated with a new layout for menu and settings, persistent Private Browsing tabs and new organization options within the New Tabs feature.

The app's Settings and Menu options have been overhauled to more closely resemble the Firefox desktop application. You can now access bookmarks, history, Reading List, and downloads in the 'Library' menu item.

Private Browsing
Private browsing tabs can now live across sessions, meaning, if you open a private browsing tab and then exit the app, Firefox will automatically launch in private browsing the next time you open the app. Keeping your private browsing preferences seamless is just another way we’re making it simple and easy to give you back control of the privacy of your online experience.


New Tabs
Today’s release also includes a few different options for New Tabs organization. You can now choose to have new tabs open with your bookmark list, in Firefox Home (with top sites and Pocket stories), with a list of recent history, a custom URL or in a blank page.

We’re also making it easier to customize Firefox Home with top sites and Pocket content. All tabs can now be rearranged by dragging a tab into the tab bar or tab tray.

You can download Firefox Web Browser from the App Store for free.

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