Firefox 72.0 release information

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Firefox 72.0 is the latest stable version of the web browser; it was first released on January 7, 2020 which makes it the first stable release of the web browser in 2020. The next stable release, Firefox 73.0, is scheduled to be unveiled on February 11, 2020.

All Firefox channels are updated around the same time; this means that Firefox Beta, Dev and Nightly, as well as Firefox ESR will also receive updates. Firefox Beta and Dev are moved to version 73.0, Firefox Nightly to version 74.0, and Firefox ESR to version 68.4.

Check out the overview of the Firefox 71.0 release in case you missed it.

Executive Summary

• Tracking Protection blocks fingerprinting scripts by default for all users.
  
• Notification requests are toned down to reduce user frustration.
  
• Picture-in-Picture mode is now also available on Mac and Linux devices.
  

Firefox 72.0 download and update
 
The official release date for Firefox 72.0 is January 7, 2020. Users will be able to download and install the new version of Firefox on that day, or use the built-in automatic update functionality to get Firefox updated automatically.

Note: the browser may not be available officially at the time of writing but it will become available later on January 7, 2020.

Once released, you may run a manual check for updates in Firefox by selecting Menu > Help > About Firefox. Firefox opens a new window that runs a check for update and either suggests to download and install it, or does to automatically.
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