Zen Browser 1.11b Released
The latest stable release of Zen Browser, version 1.11b, has introduced several enhancements focused on improving user experience and boosting stability. This update is built on Firefox 137.0 and comes with a variety of new features, fixes, and adjustments.
New Features:
- Introduction of a 'split glance tab' within the glance button menu.
- Support for Mica context menus and panels, enhancing the visual appeal.
- Native panel backgrounds for MacOS are now supported.
- Changes to Mica and acrylic features will take effect without requiring a browser restart.
- Increased security measures in line with Mozilla's updated guidelines for parent process event handling.
Fixes:
- Resolved issues with dialogs minimizing in glance tabs.
- Fixed the ability to open links that aren't HTTP(s) or files, including magnet links.
- Addressed problems with opening glance tabs in split view.
- Tackled performance issues and high CPU usage related to extensions with tab access permissions.
- Corrected vendor information displaying Mozilla instead of Zen.
- Fixed certificate manager access from settings.
- Enhanced tab unloader to unload tabs not in the current workspace.
- Ensured media playback continues after unloading a pinned tab.
- Fixed the restoration of tabs with split views to prevent loading issues.
Breaking Changes:
- The web panel feature has been completely removed due to security concerns and maintenance difficulties. Users are encouraged to utilize split views instead, and the developers apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Theme Changes:
- The media query modification from '-moz-bool-pref:' to '-moz-pref()' has been implemented to maintain compatibility with Firefox 138.
File Checksums:
The release provides various checksums for verification of the downloaded files across different platforms, including Linux, Windows, and MacOS, ensuring integrity and security for users.
In summary, Zen Browser 1.11b focuses on enhancing user experience through streamlined features and fixes while also ensuring the browser's security and performance are on par with current standards. Users looking for a stable and feature-rich browsing experience will appreciate the updates included in this release
The latest stable release of Zen Browser, version 1.11b, has introduced several enhancements focused on improving user experience and boosting stability. This update is built on Firefox 137.0 and comes with a variety of new features, fixes, and adjustments.
New Features:
- Introduction of a 'split glance tab' within the glance button menu.
- Support for Mica context menus and panels, enhancing the visual appeal.
- Native panel backgrounds for MacOS are now supported.
- Changes to Mica and acrylic features will take effect without requiring a browser restart.
- Increased security measures in line with Mozilla's updated guidelines for parent process event handling.
Fixes:
- Resolved issues with dialogs minimizing in glance tabs.
- Fixed the ability to open links that aren't HTTP(s) or files, including magnet links.
- Addressed problems with opening glance tabs in split view.
- Tackled performance issues and high CPU usage related to extensions with tab access permissions.
- Corrected vendor information displaying Mozilla instead of Zen.
- Fixed certificate manager access from settings.
- Enhanced tab unloader to unload tabs not in the current workspace.
- Ensured media playback continues after unloading a pinned tab.
- Fixed the restoration of tabs with split views to prevent loading issues.
Breaking Changes:
- The web panel feature has been completely removed due to security concerns and maintenance difficulties. Users are encouraged to utilize split views instead, and the developers apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Theme Changes:
- The media query modification from '-moz-bool-pref:' to '-moz-pref()' has been implemented to maintain compatibility with Firefox 138.
File Checksums:
The release provides various checksums for verification of the downloaded files across different platforms, including Linux, Windows, and MacOS, ensuring integrity and security for users.
In summary, Zen Browser 1.11b focuses on enhancing user experience through streamlined features and fixes while also ensuring the browser's security and performance are on par with current standards. Users looking for a stable and feature-rich browsing experience will appreciate the updates included in this release
Zen Browser 1.11b released
A new stable release of the Zen Browser has been released with enhancements in quality of life and improved stability. The update includes Firefox 137.0, introduces a split glance tab within the glance button menu, and features support for Mica context menus and panels. It additionally accommodates native panel backgrounds for MacOS. The update also resolves issues related to dialogs minimizing in glance tabs, opening links that are not HTTP(s) or files, and accessing glance tabs while in a split view. This update addresses performance degradation and excessive CPU usage associated with extensions that have tabs access permission. The theme modifications involve updating the media query from '-moz-bool-pref:' to '-moz-pref()'.
