The Download Blog
advertisement
February 7, 2008 6:12 PM PST

Firefox Mobile could be invisible

by Jessica Dolcourt
  • Font size
  • Print
  • 1 comment

Firefox Mobile prototype 2-7-08

A few days ago, two prototypes of Firefox Mobile, the latest bun in Mozilla's oven, made it onto the Mozilla wiki. Today Firefox Mobile product manager Doug Turner released two more designs.

Turner's team didn't scrap the toolbar entirely, but based on user feedback, they did make it much less intrusive. Why look at the buttons when users really want the Web, they reasoned. Letting the toolbars dissolve away when they're at rest is one method for making the most of the screen. Tapping a translucent icon (shown solid here) could bring the command buttons back.

Related story:
Will Opera perform for free?

Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter.
Recent posts from The Download Blog
Opera 10.5 pre-alpha goes Chrome hunting
'Driver' races out of history and onto iPhones
Yelp for Android now uploading photos
Today only: Get a free DVD ripper
Put Task Manager in Windows' notification area
Tax prep preview: Which DIY app is right for you?
Rock and roll! The Muppets' Animal stars in iPhone game
TweetDeck deal brings a Sherlock Holmes look
Add a Comment (Log in or register)
by pjrobertson123 February 8, 2008 10:00 AM PST
Hmm, a good idea.

Sounds like it's been taken from Opera's idea on the Wii Internet Browser
Reply to this comment

Search Download Blog posts

advertisement
Click Here

About The Download Blog

Download.com editors cover the world of downloadable software and beyond.

Add this feed to your online news reader

The Download Blog topics