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Firefox 160 released

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Briefings

Firefox 160 was released on November 10, 2026, introducing several new features including the ability to block sites from handling 'mailto:' links, support for Matroska files with FLAC, MP3, or PCM audio, and playback speed controls in the picture-in-picture video player. A new Mini Window feature is also in early development. The browser version number is 160, and the release date is November 2026.

Key points

• Firefox 160 allows users to block sites from asking to handle 'mailto:' links.
• The browser now supports playing Matroska files with FLAC, MP3, or PCM audio formats.

Context

This release marks a specific update to the Firefox web browser, with features like audio playback and video controls being notable additions.

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