December 2, 2024 at 05:41PM Mozilla is testing a new setup screen for Firefox that encourages users to set it as their default browser during installation. This approach, which includes default options for pinning to the taskbar and data import, aims to enhance user onboarding and increase adoption amid competition from Google and Microsoft. ### … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 08:50AM Mozilla is experimenting with a new strategy aimed at encouraging more users to change their default browser on Windows. The initiative seeks to enhance user engagement and promote Firefox as a preferred choice. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Initiative**: Mozilla is exploring a new strategy aimed at encouraging Windows users to … Read more
April 7, 2024 at 11:42AM Microsoft has introduced a Windows driver in the February updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, named UCPD.sys, which prevents users from manually changing the default browser using tools like SetUserFTA and SetDefaultBrowser. This driver locks down UserChoice Registry keys, affecting protocols and file associations. The change may relate to … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 06:29PM Brave Browser gains more users on iPhones in the EU after Apple introduces new default browser selection screen to comply with the Digital Markets Act. The update prompts users to choose from a list of popular browsers, leading to a noticeable increase in Brave installations. Brave advocates for fair competition … Read more