Breaking: Firefox 150 Now Available
Mozilla has released Firefox 150, introducing a native emoji picker for Linux, PDF page ordering, and significant improvements to the Split View feature. The update, rolling out today, marks the first time Linux users get a built-in emoji selector directly in the browser.
Key Features at a Glance
- Linux Emoji Picker: Accessible via right-click or keyboard shortcut, allowing quick insertion of emojis in web forms and text fields.
- PDF Page Ordering: Users can now drag and drop pages to reorder them within the built-in PDF viewer.
- Enhanced Split View: Right-click any link to open it in Split View, plus a new "Reverse Tabs" option in the context menu.
- Multi-Tab Sharing: Improved tab management for sharing multiple pages simultaneously.
"The emoji picker has been a top community request for years," said Sarah Chen, Mozilla product manager. "Linux users often juggle separate tools just to insert emojis, so integrating it natively streamlines their workflow."
PDF page ordering addresses a long-standing gap. "For power users who frequently rearrange documents, this removes the need for external editors," noted Chris Walker, a technology analyst at Bytewise Research.
Background
Firefox 149 introduced Split View last month, allowing side-by-side web page viewing in a single tab. Firefox 150 builds on that foundation with more intuitive controls. The Linux emoji picker follows similar features already present in Windows and macOS versions of Firefox. PDF editing has been gradually expanded in recent releases, but page reordering was notably absent until now.
These updates are part of Mozilla's broader push to enhance browser-based productivity tools, reducing reliance on third-party extensions and applications.
What This Means
For Linux users, the emoji picker eliminates a minor but persistent friction point, especially in collaborative tools like Slack or Google Docs. PDF page ordering makes Firefox a more viable option for document management without additional software. The Split View improvements cater to multitaskers who need to compare content or manage multiple information streams efficiently.
"This update solidifies Firefox as a daily driver for both casual and advanced users," Chen added. "We're listening to feedback and moving fast."
Firefox 150 is available now for Linux, Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms. Existing users can update via the built-in updater; new downloads are available at mozilla.org.