Firefox for Android

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[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@PavitraGolchha No. The idea is to keep the icon for those used to it, but have a second path for those who are reading through the menu.

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

✨ Toolbar menus update:

Here's the latest design, pending further feedback and user testing. See github for more info: https://t.co/VqqNWmHzIa

—@violasong

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@yuserame @violasong Thanks for the feedback - to clarify, why do you need that to always be on? Are you using a tablet? —V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@FirefoxPreview Interesting, could you elaborate on why you need regular access to that option? How often do you use it? —V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

After going through a few rounds of feedback, I have two new menu variants that I'll be testing.

1: "Save to" row (with labeled bookmark action)
2: "Save to" sub-menu (with two paths to bookmark)

Feedback welcome here or on https://t.co/sZrbnN7nly
—V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

I'll also be testing this grid menu concept.

Pros: Compact, and the more spatially oriented design might be quicker to use after you get used to it.

Cons: Less text-scannable, possible feeling of mystery meat icon overload.

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

Update! Sadly, I have no mockups to share at this time because us UX folks are working on long-term planning and designs which need more time to bake. Most of our engineers are currently bug fixing, but there are also improvements to the address bar in the works. —@violasong

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@ChintanMishra Oh wait, sorry, I see you already filed the bug! That will be the best way for this to get looked at. Thanks for the report! —V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@ChintanMishra @mozilla @firefox Hi, would you mind filing this on https://t.co/M86oRm3dOu ? —V (CC @MozWebCompat @webcompat

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

Hi all! It's been a while since I've had an update on the homescreen or menus because I discovered new factors that need to be researched and analyzed first. We're having a lot of discussions around balancing priorities right now.

I hope I can share more mockups soon! —V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@vrolijken Hi! I'm in UX and can't help with this, unfortunately. If it's still happening, you can report it via https://t.co/32QfBDU3sw or https://t.co/OF1QihZyqq —Victoria

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@fvsch Thanks Florens, this is helpful! I added it to the bug :). —V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

A small change in the works:

🔎 We can simplify the address bar by making the search engine logo a button for switching search engines. Feedback welcome! —V

https://t.co/B0M4PsHMjl

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@Tenzer This is very helpful to know, thanks! I added this to the bug :)

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@juliemoynat Very helpful comment, thanks! I added this to the bug :D

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

Update: Took a step back from my previous homescreen mockups to explore more concepts! These aren't standalone proposals, but rather examples to help guide our discussions. Am I missing any concepts?

Here's a figma link! (You can fork this :)). —V https://t.co/URmgf2ejH3

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

Latest version of the home screen based on the second round of feedback —V https://t.co/WllsdhWivY

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@garrett @firefox Thanks, I'm discussing with the team —V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@fvsch Haha 😅 I think github is still best, but I'd love to be CC'd on any of your issues —V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

@matrixencrypt7 @violasong I don't have an ETA at the moment, but will announce from this account when it's landed in Nightly :) —V

[Firefox for Android @Firefox_Android]

✨ Updated Android home screen mockups, based on the first round of feedback. (See https://t.co/LQMKmIsACD for more info)
—V