Firefox 153 Available With Support For Vulkan Video Decoding, Experimental JPEG-XL
Mozilla has released Firefox 153, introducing native containers, Vulkan video decoding, and enhanced media support.
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Mozilla has launched Firefox 153, including an ESR version. The update introduces several technical and functional upgrades, including support for Vulkan video decoding and experimental JPEG-XL. Users also gain access to native containers, HDR video, and built-in PDF merging.
Coverage from Phoronix, The Mozilla Blog, and OMG! Ubuntu emphasizes the integration of native containers and GTK rounded corners, which are now enabled by default. Linuxiac further notes the addition of QR code sharing as a new feature in this release.
Future updates may build upon the experimental JPEG-XL support and the newly implemented native container system.
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Quick answers
What new media features are included in Firefox 153?
The update brings HDR video support, Vulkan video decoding, and experimental support for JPEG-XL.
What functional tools were added for document and sharing management?
Firefox 153 now includes built-in PDF merging and QR code sharing.
Which visual or structural changes are enabled by default?
Native containers and GTK rounded corners are now enabled by default.
Coverage (5)
- Firefox 153 Brings HDR Video, Built-In PDF Merging, and QR Code Sharing Linuxiac · 1d ago
- Experience Better Browsing: Introducing Native Containers in Firefox 153 The Mozilla Blog · 1d ago
- Mozilla Firefox 153 ESR Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New 9to5Linux · 1d ago
- Firefox 153 enables containers, GTK rounded corners by default OMG! Ubuntu · 1d ago
- Firefox 153 Available With Support For Vulkan Video Decoding, Experimental JPEG-XL Phoronix · 1d ago broke it first
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