Firefox 153 Available With Support For Vulkan Video Decoding, Experimental JPEG-XL
Mozilla releases Firefox 153, introducing Vulkan video decoding, native containers, and expanded media support.
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The brief
Firefox 153 is now available, including an ESR version. The update introduces support for Vulkan video decoding and experimental JPEG-XL, alongside the addition of HDR video, QR code sharing, and built-in PDF merging.
Coverage from Phoronix, The Mozilla Blog, and OMG! Ubuntu emphasizes the rollout of native containers and the enabling of GTK rounded corners by default.
Linuxiac further notes the inclusion of PDF management and sharing tools. Future developments center on the performance of the experimental JPEG-XL support and the adoption of the new native container system.
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Quick answers
What new video and image standards are supported in Firefox 153?
The update includes support for HDR video, Vulkan video decoding, and experimental JPEG-XL.
Which UI changes are included for Linux users?
According to OMG! Ubuntu, GTK rounded corners are now enabled by default.
What new productivity tools were added to the browser?
Firefox 153 now features built-in PDF merging and QR code sharing.
Coverage (5)
- Firefox 153 Brings HDR Video, Built-In PDF Merging, and QR Code Sharing Linuxiac · 1d ago
- Experience Better Browsing: Introducing Native Containers in Firefox 153 The Mozilla Blog · 1d ago
- Mozilla Firefox 153 ESR Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New 9to5Linux · 1d ago
- Firefox 153 enables containers, GTK rounded corners by default OMG! Ubuntu · 1d ago
- Firefox 153 Available With Support For Vulkan Video Decoding, Experimental JPEG-XL Phoronix · 1d ago
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