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Firefox 157 Now Available With Visual Refresh, WebRTC Hardware AV1 Decode

Firefox's biggest update in years launches with a visual refresh and new features.

By · Published October 1, 2026  02:07 UTC · Updated October 1, 2026  13:59 UTC

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📍 The outcome

Firefox 157 launched with the Nova UI, introducing round tabs, new themes, Compact Mode, a visual refresh and WebRTC hardware AV1 decode. An interview with Firefox’s chief highlighted the redesign’s goal of attracting users from Chrome.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Sep 29, 13:24 UTC
🇩🇪 German Sep 30, 07:49 UTC · BornCity

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Firefox's biggest update in years launches with a visual refresh and new features.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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According to Neowin, the update includes a visual refresh and new features such as round tabs and Compact Mode. TechPowerUp reports that this update brings a visual refresh, round tabs, and new themes.

Firefox 157 is now available with a visual refresh, WebRTC Hardware AV1 Decode, and other new features.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 43d ago.

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Questions people are asking

When is the update available?

The update is available now, but users can also get it early by following the instructions on Neowin.

What new features does the update include?

The update includes a visual refresh, round tabs, Compact Mode, and WebRTC Hardware AV1 Decode.

Why is Mozilla making these changes?

According to arstechnica.com, Mozilla hopes the redesign will help win users from Chrome.

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