design & bits

> The popular web browser Mozilla Firefox (or simply Firefox) recently released Firefox 57, officially dubbed Firefox Quantum. Mozilla says that Firefox Quantum is about twice as fast as Firefox 52 and is due for release on the 14th of November, but, if you’re impatient, you can test out the beta version right now. This update marks the launch of a new product identity system that reflects the Photon design vision. The first elements available in this system are the app icons for Firefox browsers and other Firefox-branded products. These retain familiar elements of past app icons (like the fox and globe) but signal the profound changes in the product with vibrant and bold colors and simplified shapes from the Photon Design System. The logo can change skins for different Firefox spin-offs. This is clearly a good refinement that signals an evolution in what’s considered the second most popular web browser.