Chrome Achieves Mobile Web Performance Record; Mozilla Offers Firefox RPM Packages
Chrome for Android Achieves Record Mobile Web Performance with 100% Speedometer 3.0 Score
- Chrome for Android has achieved an unprecedented 100% score on the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark, indicating significant improvements in web application responsiveness.
- This milestone highlights substantial performance advancements in Chrome's JavaScript engine (V8) and rendering capabilities (Blink) on mobile devices.
- The continuous enhancements aim to deliver a faster, smoother, and more efficient browsing experience for Android users.
Source: Chromium Blog | Date: March 7, 2026
Mozilla Offers Official .rpm Packages for Firefox Developer Edition and Beta
- Mozilla is now providing official .rpm packages for Firefox Developer Edition and Beta, offering a native installation experience for Linux distributions like Fedora, openSUSE, and CentOS.
- This initiative provides a more integrated experience for Linux users, ensuring direct updates from Mozilla and improved compatibility within RPM-based environments.
- The availability of these native packages aims to enhance the deployment and maintenance of Firefox for developers and early adopters on the Linux platform.
Source: Mozilla Hacks | Date: March 6, 2026
References
- Android Sets New Record for Mobile Web Performance - Chromium Blog
- Firefox Developer Edition and Beta: Try out Mozillaβs .rpm package! - Mozilla Hacks