Firefox 122 is out: here is what is new

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Mozilla Firefox 122.0 is the latest Stable version of the open source web browser. The new browser version fixes several security issues and makes a few changes to the browser's functionality and core.

The official Firefox 122.0 and Firefox 115.7 ESR release date is January 23, 2024.  Development editions of Firefox receive updates to new versions at the same time.

Firefox Beta and Developer editions move to version 123.0 and Firefox Nightly to version 124. The Android version follows the same schedule as the stable version; it is also updated to version 122.0.

Executive Summary

• Firefox 122.0 and Firefox 115.7 ESR address several security issues in the web browser.
  
• Firefox supports the creation and using of passkeys on macOS, but only in iCloud Keychain. The browser will also suggest passkeys in form autofill dialogs on all platforms.
  
• A new .deb package is now available for Ubuntu, Debian and Linux Mint users.
  
• Firefox on older AMD CPU machines may cause thumbnails to render incorrectly. There is a suggested fix.
  

Firefox 122.0 download and update

Firefox 122.0 and Firefox 115.7 ESR are pushed to user devices using the built-in updating functionality of the browser.

Note: our review of the update is published before the official release. The updates will become later on the day of publication.

Once Mozilla gives the official go for the release, Firefox users may check for updates manually to install the update right away. This is done in the following way

Just select Menu > Help > About Firefox to run a check for updates. Updates found may be installed directly from the page.

Here are the official download locations:

• Firefox Stable download
  
• Firefox Beta download
  
• Nightly download
  
• Firefox ESR download
  
• Firefox for Android on Google Play
  

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