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Firefox 34 Adds Browser-Based Voice Calling, Blocks POODLE Attacks

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Oct 20, 2014
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Firefox 34 Adds Browser-Based Voice Calling, Blocks POODLE Attacks

Firefox 34 Adds Browser-Based Voice Calling, Blocks POODLE Attacks

By Sean Michael Kerner


Firefox Hello Enables Browser-Based Voice Calling

Firefox Hello Enables Browser-Based Voice Calling

The new Firefox Hello feature leverages WebRTC technology to enable users to use Firefox 34 for voice calls.


All It Takes to Set Up a Voice Call Is a Link

On the receiving end of a Firefox Hello call, the recipient gets a link to click to initiate a conversation.


Developers Get New WebIDE

Developers Get New WebIDE

For developers, Firefox 34 marks the beta debut of WebIDE, which is intended to be a fully integrated development environment (IDE) for the Web.


POODLE Vulnerability Is Blocked

POODLE Vulnerability Is Blocked

Firefox 34 will block the recently disclosed POODLE SSL vulnerability by dropping support for the legacy SSL 3.0 protocol.


Wikipedia Searches Are Secured

Wikipedia Searches Are Secured

Firefox 34 now uses HTTPS encrypted transport to enable secure searching with Wikipedia.


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Themes Can Be Easily Customized

Themes Can Be Easily Customized

Users can now easily change the look of their browser with a theme customizer option.


Enhanced Tiles Provide Mozilla Partner Links

The Enhanced Tiles feature provides Firefox users with Mozilla partner links on the new tab page.

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