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Firefox 18 launched with Retina support, Android browser also updated

We took a look at Mozilla’s mobile OS at the final pre-proper CES event yesterday, and little did we know the official release of its Firefox 18 browser was dropping today. The update adds the new Javascript compiler IonMonkey, which is said to make wep apps “perform up to 25 percent faster.” Mac users who will settle for nothing less than high-res browsing will be happy to know Retina display support has been implemented, as long as you’re on OS X 10.7 or above. Preliminary support for WebRTC has also been added. The upgrade is available now, but if you’re reading this on FF, you’ve probably got it already. The Android version of the Firefox browser has received a little TLC alongside its computer-based counterpart. The IonMonkey compiler is also new to this version, the Google Now search widget has been integrated, and Mozilla suggests mobile browsing has never been safer. Head to the source link for the release notes for both versions. Filed under: Internet , Software , Mobile Comments Source: Mozilla (1) , (2)

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Russian site shows off 5-inch Sony ‘Yuga’ with 1080p display, S4 Pro CPU, 12MP camera

The folks at Mobile-review have been dropping hints that they have an unannounced Sony handset in their possession, and now they’ve released a gabble of specs and images to prove it. Sony’s “Yuga C6603” bears all the potential hallmarks of a flagship, sporting a 5-inch screen running at full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080), although some of that real estate is occupied by on-screen buttons. The display is loaded with an impressive 440 ppi, just like HTC’s Droid DNA , and Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine has been employed for color reproduction. Under that screen we find a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU with Adreno 320 graphics, and 2 gigs of RAM for Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean to take advantage of. In terms of connectivity, it’s got USB host and micro-HDMI ports, Bluetooth 4.0, standard WiFi, NFC and a Qualcomm modem of the LTE variety. A 12-megapixel shooter can be found on the back (perhaps using the same HDR sensor as the Oppo Find 5 ), a microSD slot supporting up to 128GB cards on the side, and a non-removable battery of unknown capacity hiding within. That’s pretty much it for now — but judging by how final this hardware looks, there’s a chance we might see more of it at CES . Filed under: Cellphones , Mobile , Sony Comments Source: Mobile-review

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Russian site shows off 5-inch Sony ‘Yuga’ with 1080p display, S4 Pro CPU, 12MP camera