Mozilla to weave sync features into next version of Firefox

[Amz]

Mozilla has announced plans to integrate cloud synchronization features into an upcoming major version of the Firefox Web browser. The functionality is based on Weave, an experimental add-on that was incubated in Mozilla Labs.
The Weave project was originally launched in 2007 to support bookmark synchronization. It has gained many compelling features over the years, including a mobile version and support for accessing remote tabs. Mozilla has decided that Weave is finally ready to emerge from the lab and become an official part of the organization's open source Web browser.
To signify official support, Mozilla has renamed the Weave add-on, which is now called Firefox Sync. The new version of the add-on also has improved support for remote tab access and a more streamlined sign-up process. Users who want the synchronization features today can install the add-on in the current stable version of Firefox.
Browser synchronization is not new; there are a number of popular third-party add-ons for Firefox that have offered similar functionality since before Weave existed. What differentiates Mozilla's sync offering from the alternatives is that it is both open and secure. The user's data is fully encrypted by default before it is transmitted to the servers, which means that it is not accessible to Mozilla itself and will not be readable if the organization's servers are ever compromised.
Mozilla recently published documentation that describes how third-party applications can securely synchronize their own data on top of the service or securely access the user's Firefox data. Because the data is all encrypted, client applications will need to obtain a key from the user.
Mozilla developed an iPhone application that is designed to interoperate with the sync service. It demonstrates how the sync APIs can make the user's bookmarks accessible on practically any programmable platform or device.

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Can't wait for this major release of Firefox! What are your thoughts about this??

Amz Reviewed by Amz on 3rd Jun 2010. Mozilla to weave sync features into next version of Firefox Can't wait for this major release of Firefox! :D What are your thoughts about this?? Rating: 5

[DLow]

Ah sexy news


FF pwnts IE once agian.

[iFlames]

awesome.. i think i m gna have to switch back to ff from opera..

[rko]

oooh FF is the sexiest browser alive O.O

[Mr Happy]

lol some of this makes no sense at all.

One of the main reasons Weave was designed was to allow you to use your FireFox settings and bookmarks on mobile devices. Yes it can be used for people who own multiple computers but the advantages for mobile device browser sync are far greater. This is a fantastic idea but one major flaw. Modizila Mobile browser is only supported on Nokia N900 and Nokia N810 so unless your a FireFox user with a Nokia N900 and Nokia N810 your not getting the full intended benefit of this.
The idea of the iphone app is pointless too. It give you a list of what you were browsing on your PC or laptop but you have to use another browser to use it as their isn't a Modizila browser for the iPhone.

Also Google Chrome has had Bookmark Sync since August last year so this is nothing new.

FireFox is slow and fast becoming the new IE. This feature is pointless in comparison to a better javascript engine or full CSS 3 support, both of which are badly needed.

[SalmanAbbas007]

Naaah Opera is the Best. It also has Bookmark Sync since years U can even sync with a j2me mobile phone

[Amz]

lol some of this makes no sense at all.

One of the main reasons Weave was designed was to allow you to use your FireFox settings and bookmarks on mobile devices. Yes it can be used for people who own multiple computers but the advantages for mobile device browser sync are far greater. This is a fantastic idea but one major flaw. Modizila Mobile browser is only supported on Nokia N900 and Nokia N810 so unless your a FireFox user with a Nokia N900 and Nokia N810 your not getting the full intended benefit of this.
The idea of the iphone app is pointless too. It give you a list of what you were browsing on your PC or laptop but you have to use another browser to use it as their isn't a Modizila browser for the iPhone.

Also Google Chrome has had Bookmark Sync since August last year so this is nothing new.

FireFox is slow and fast becoming the new IE. This feature is pointless in comparison to a better javascript engine or full CSS 3 support, both of which are badly needed.

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+1 Firefox is losing userbase really fast these days. :/ Chrome is emerging as the better all rounder.