Mozilla releases Firefox 101 official version, old version download prompts return

Mozilla has released another major update to its browser on the stable channel. There are no major or breaking feature changes, but die-hard Firefox fans will welcome the return of the old download prompt. Firefox 101 brings back the old download prompts that Mozilla ditched in January 2022. Starting with Firefox97, the browser automatically initiates the download without first asking what to do with the file.

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Many Firefox users didn’t like this behavior, so Mozilla decided to bring it back while keeping the new option to switch to a Chromium-like download experience. Other changes in Firefox 101 include support for multiple microphones during video conferencing and support for magnifying glasses in tables on Android 9 and above.

In addition, the Firefox browser now supports the prefers-contrast media query, allowing websites to detect whether users are requesting higher or lower contrast for web content. If you’re interested in the developer side of Firefox 101, check out the list of developer-related updates in the official documentation:

Firefox 101 can now be downloaded from Mozilla’s FTP:

Alternatively, users can use the in-browser auto-updater, which will begin rolling out later today. To check for Firefox updates, open the main menu and click Help > About Firefox.

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