Firefox Update Brings Built-In VPN, Split View, and More User Controls

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Mozilla has announced a major Firefox update rolling out over the next several weeks, with Firefox 149 scheduled to release on March 24. The update adds a free built-in VPN, split-view browsing, tab notes, and expanded AI controls. A visual refresh and a new mascot are also part of the broader rollout, according to a post published by Mozilla on March 17.

Firefox 149 Built-In VPN: Free, Private Browsing



Firefox 149 includes a free built-in VPN that routes browser traffic through a proxy to mask IP address and location data. Mozilla states the feature is built around its data principles and requires no additional download or third-party service.

At launch, users in the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will receive 50 gigabytes of monthly data. Mozilla has not announced pricing or availability for users outside those markets, or whether the data cap will change after launch.

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