US
In the US Firefox 4 beta 1 coverage was mostly positive to neutral and focuses on the UI changes, such as tabs on top, a hiding menu bar as well as the feedback button. Other themes in coverage include Firefox 4 beta support for HTML5 and WebM as well as performance increases in the browser.

The most recent coverage has been more in-depth with many publications taking readers on a “visual tour” of Firefox 4 beta and outlets getting “hands on” with the latest release.

Channel Web: Four Things To Know About Mozilla’s Firefox 4 Beta
Computerworld: Firefox 4 beta 1 is smart-looking, snappy
Conceivably Tech: Firefox 4.0 Beta 1 Hits 100,000 Downloads
CNET: Firefox’s future looks like other browsers (video)
Download Squad: Firefox 4.0 beta 1 released, get it while it’s hot!
Engadget: Firefox 4 Beta 1 now available for download
eWEEK: Enterprise Applications: Mozilla’s Firefox 4 Web Browser Gets an Overhaul, Inside and Out
Geek Sugar: Firefox 4 Beta Ready For Download
The Guardian: Firefox 4: New look, more speed
InformationWeek: Mozilla Releases Firefox 4 Beta 1
InternetNews.com: Firefox 4 Beta Debuts With New Windows UI
Macworld: First Look: Firefox 4 beta
Mashable: Firefox 4 Beta 1 Released
PC Mag: Hands On with Firefox 4 Beta 1
PC World: Mozilla Launches Firefox 4 Beta
The Register: Mozilla stokes Firefox 4 with first beta build
Softpedia: Firefox 4.0 Beta 1 – the New UI
TechWorld: Mozilla Firefox 4 Beta 1
Ubergizmo: Firefox 4 Beta 1 Released To The Public
VentureBeat: Firefox 4 Beta 1 ready for its closeup
Wall Street Journal: Amid New Browser Wars, Next Version of Firefox Debuts
WIRED: Firefox 4 Beta 1 Now Available for Download
ZDNet: Mozilla releases Firefox 4 beta version

France
French press focused on the sneak preview aspect of what will be the next Firefox 4.0 with factual descriptions of the features and incoming innovations of this new release. Some articles really underline the challenge to launch this new version with a very different browser landscape compared to previous releases.

http://www.pcinpact.com/actu/news/58121-firefox-4-beta-1-nouveautes-telechargements-mozilla.htm
http://www.lesnumeriques.com/telecharger-firefox-4-version-beta-news-14722.html
http://www.itespresso.fr/navigateur-version-beta-firefox-40-est-deja-la-35906.html
http://www.echosdunet.net/dossiers/dossier_5457_firefox+40+beta+1+est+arrive.html
http://www.01net.com/editorial/519076/firefox-4-0-les-nouveautes-en-images/
http://www.20minutes.fr/article/584123/Web-Firefox-4-beta-le-test.php
http://hightech.nouvelobs.com/actualites/depeche/20100708.ZDN2477/firefox-4-beta-1-est-disponible-en-telechargement.html
http://www.silicon.fr/fr/news/2010/07/07/mozilla_livre_la_premiere_beta_de_firefox_4
http://www.clubic.com/navigateur-internet/mozilla-firefox/actualite-351376-mozilla-beta-firefox.html
http://www.generation-nt.com/telecharger-firefox-4-beta-mozilla-actualite-1047321.html
http://www.journaldugeek.com/2010/07/07/firefox-4-beta-1-en-telechargement/
http://www.programmez.com/actualites.php?titre_actu=Firefox-4-arrive-en-version-beta&id_actu=7851
http://www.erenumerique.fr/firefox_4_0_beta_1_quoi_de_neuf_-news-19541.html
http://www.maxisciences.com/firefox/firefox-4-une-premiere-version-beta-disponible_art8268.html

Germany
We have seen a lot of coverage on Firefox 4 Beta 1 in Germany with more than 200 articles published. All the major technology media and some of the important business media wrote about the Beta 1. There is a lot of excitement about the new version, and speed and UI changes are consistent themes. German media says that after Firefox broke IE’s dominance in Germany it is now under pressure itself.

Süddeutsche: First insight into Fx4
Handelsblatt: New Fx4 in new look should be faster
Heise: First Beta from Fx4 in new look
ComputerBild: First Beta of Fx4 released now
CHIP: Tips, tricks and more add-ons for Fx4 Beta
ZDNet: Fx4 Beta 1 ready for download
PC Welt: Fx4 Beta 1 can be tested now
DerStandard Austria: Fx4 should be a generation ahead of the competition

Poland
In Poland, journalists commend Firefox 4 on support for the WebM video format, a new Add-ons Manager and extension management API and privacy and performance improvements as well as crash protection from out of process plugins.

http://technologie.gazeta.pl/internet/1,104530,8113467,Firefox_4_w_wersji_Beta_1_juz_do_sciagniecia.html
http://www.chip.pl/news/internet-i-sieci/przegladarki-internetowe/2010/07/firefox-4-pierwsza-beta-gotowa-do-testow
http://webhosting.pl/Firefox.4.beta.1.do.pobrania
http://www.komputerswiat.pl/blogi/blog-redakcyjny/2010/07/firefox-4-beta-1-wglad-pod-maske.aspx
http://www.pcformat.pl/index.php/news/nid/5765/t/firefox-4-beta-1-ju-oficjalnie-i-dla-wszystkich
http://www.heise-online.pl/newsticker/news/item/Firefox-4-pierwsza-wersja-beta-Uzupelnienie-1033996.html
http://pclab.pl/plik1275_Mozilla.Firefox.4.0.Beta.1.html
http://tech.wp.pl/cid,18731,i,Firefox-4-beta-1,info_id,27161,plikinfo.html?ticaid=1a840
http://www.benchmark.pl/sterowniki/pliki/Pliki_Mozilla_Firefox_4_Beta_1-29746.html
http://vbeta.pl/2010/07/07/firefox-4-beta-1-juz-jest/
http://ittechblog.pl/2010/07/07/mozilla-firefox-4-beta-1/

UK
In the UK, coverage was neutral/positive with the majority of pieces recognizing that while Firefox 4 beta 1 is very much a work in progress, it should be seen by Firefox users as an opportunity to have their voices heard, by giving feedback on what they would like to see in the full version of Firefox 4. One of the main themes highlighted across the majority of UK news pieces, was the change in layout, especially the decision to move the tabs to above the address bar.

Telegraph.co.uk
The Guardian Blog
Metro
The Independent
V3.co.uk
PC Pro
Web User
Pocket Lint
Tech Radar
T3
Electricpig.co.uk
TG Daily

Italy
There was a lot of attention in Italy on the arrival of Firefox 4 beta 1. IT professional, consumer’s webzines and blogs heavily covered the release for both user and developer audiences. Among the most highlighted themes were the UI changes, such as the decision to put tabs on top, the replacement of the menu bar with a single button, as well as speed and performance increases.

01net.it: First beta for Firefox 4
Pcworld.it: “Firefox4 Beta vs Chrome: interfaces comparison”
Punto-informatico.it: “FF4, a beta of news”
Wired.it: “FF4, now available in beta version for download”
ilsoftware.it: A first “taste” of FF 4.0 is available”
Pctuner.net: “Firefox 4 Beta1 release, Mozilla learns by Chrome and Opera”

Mozilla announced that it was submitting its iPhone app, Firefox Home, to Apple’s App Store on June 30. Firefox Home uses your browser data, securely synced from Firefox on your desktop to the cloud, to let you search and browse it quickly and efficiently.

The news out of the announcement has been very positive. More than 50 outlets have covered the news from places all over the globe. Coverage notes that it is likely Firefox Home will get accepted into Apple’s App Store.

Coverage highlights include:

9to5 Mac: Mozilla submits Firefox Home to the App Store team
CNET News: Firefox on the iPhone? Mozilla submits Firefox Home to Apple
Cult of Mac: Firefox Home Waiting For App Store Approval
Engadget: Mozilla submits Firefox Home to Apple App Store, considers approval a formality (video)
Fierce Mobile Content: Mozilla submits cloud-based Firefox Home app for iPhone
Geek Smack: Firefox Home submitted to App Store
Gizmodo: Mozilla Submits Firefox Home App, Awaits Apple’s Approval
iPhone Buzz: iPhone 4 antenna better than 3GS, Facebook app gets iOS4 update, Firefox Home submitted for App Store
Mashable: Mozilla Submits Firefox Home to iPhone App Store
MobileCrunch: Firefox Home, the browser that isn’t, is now awaiting App Store approval
PC Mag: Mozilla Sends Firefox Home to iPhone App Store
The Register: Mozilla submits browserless Firefox to Jobsian app police
TechCrunch: Mozilla Submits Firefox Home iPhone App. Apple Should Approve It
TUAW: Mozilla submits Firefox Home to the App Store

Mozilla released Firefox 3.6.4 beta, designed to create more stability in the browser by isolating plugins like Flash, Quicktime, and Silverlight in a separate process so they don’t take down the entire browser when they crash. Coverage of the release continues to come in and is positive-neutral noting that the technology helps to give users a smoother browsing experience. Some publications including the Register highlight the large push around this beta to get the community involved in testing the stability of the release.

Sean Michael Kerner at InternetNews.com writes,

I’ve been running the earlier Lorentz release and in my experience it has made Firefox a better browser – hands down. Yes this is something that Chrome already has, but so what? Now Firefox will have it too and that’s a good thing for the 300 million plus users that rely on it for their web browsing.

Firefox 3.6.4 Beta Coverage:

Beta News: Firefox starts reining in Flash, Silverlight, QuickTime
Blogsdna: Mozilla Project “Lorentz” Makes its Public Appearance with Firefox 3.6.4 Beta
Bit-tech: Firefox 3.6.4 Beta released
CNET News: Chrome gets updated, Firefox ‘Lorentz’ enters beta
Crenk: Firefox 3.6.4 Beta Available for Download
Ghacks.net: Firefox 3.6.4 Beta Released
The H: Firefox 3.6.4 beta isolates crashing plug-ins
The Inquirer: Next Firefox will shrug off Flash crashes
InternetNews.com: Firefox 3.6.4 Lorentz Hits Beta – Out-of-Process is Here!
Lifehacker: Firefox 3.6.4 Fixes Many Bugs in Lorentz Beta
Little About: Firefox 3.6.4 Beta available for download
Neoseeker: Firefox 3.6.4 promises better Flash crash handling
PC Pro: Flash isolation technology hits Firefox 3.6.4 beta
The Register: Mozilla to cordon off plugin crashes with Firefox 3.6.4 beta
Softpedia: Download Firefox 3.6.4 Beta
Softpedia: Firefox 3.6.4 Beta Public Downloads Live
TechRadar.com: Firefox beta 3.6.4 released by Mozilla
Trusted Reviews: Firefox Overhaul Should Cut Down Crashes
White Hat News: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.4 release on May 4, second test version on April 27
Zath: Firefox 3.6.4 Beta Released = Less Crashing?

On Friday, Mozilla released Firefox 3.6.3 to fix a security vulnerability that was found by security researcher Nils at the Pwn2Own hacking contest at this year’s CanSecWest. The news was picked up by  outlets including Computerworld, eWeek, Lifehacker  and more, with coverage being mostly positive. Computerworld noted that for the second year in a row, Mozilla was the fastest of all browser vendors to fix the exploits found at Pwn2Own. It took eight days to patch the vulnerability after it was discovered, which is an improvement over 2009′s contest when it took 10 days to patch the vulnerability. Several news outlets also urged readers to update their Firefox browsers.

Coverage highlights include:

CNET News: Mozilla fixes security hole with Firefox 3.6.3
Computerworld: Mozilla beats Apple, Microsoft to Pwn2Own patch punch
eWeek: Mozilla Patches Firefox Bug from Pwn2Own Hacker Contest
Ghacks: Firefox 3.6.3 Released. Update Now!
The H Security: Firefox 3.6.3 closes a critical hole
Hard OCP: Firefox 3.6.3 Security Update Now Available
InternetNews: Mozilla Rushes Out Fix for Firefox Hack
IT Chuiko: Mozilla Firefox 3.6.3: update of browser and love of Europeans
Lifehacker: Firefox Updates to 3.6.3, Patches Pwn2Own Security Exploit
O’Grady’s Power Page: Mozilla releases Firefox 3.6.3 update
Softpedia: Download Firefox 3.6.3
Techie Buzz: Firefox 3.6.3 Patches Pwn2Own Flaw, Back to Security

On Wednesday, Mozilla announced its first quarterly analyst report “The State of the Internet” which garnered more than 10 original stories in outlets including CNET News, GigaOm and ReadWriteWeb. Most of the coverage was neutral to positive and noted our estimated 30 percent market share. Media were also interested in the Firefox growth by region and the Test Pilot data about tab usage.

Coverage highlights: CNET News, GigaOm, The Inquirer, PC Pro, ReadWriteWeb, The Register,  ZDNet

In the past few weeks Mozilla launched Firefox for mobile 1.0 on Nokia’s Maemo platform, Weave Sync 1.0 and new APIs and resources for Weave Sync developers.

Here is a quick sampling of coverage around these launches. Enjoy!

Firefox for Nokia’s Maemo Platform

Ars Technica, Hands-on: Mozilla’s pocket-sized Firefox mobile for Maemo

InternetNews.com, Mozilla Offers New Choice for Smartphone Users

MobileCrunch, Firefox Mobile For Maemo Officially Launches

ReadWriteWeb, Weave Goes 1.0: Firefox Gets an Official Bookmark Syncing Tool

Engadget, Firefox for Mobile makes Maemo its first home

jkOnTheRun, A First Look at Firefox for Maemo

Mashable, Firefox for Mobile Makes Its Debut

Lifehacker, Firefox Mobile 1.0 Lands on Maemo Phones

ZDNET, Firefox Mobile version 1.0 now available for the Nokia N900

WirelessWeek, Firefox Releases Maemo Offering

CNET, Add-ons in Firefox’s first mobile browser

CNET, Firefox for Maemo 1.0

The Register, Mozilla unfurls first mobile Firefox

Phone Scoop, Mozilla Releases Final Firefox Build for Maemo 5

Boy Genius Report, Full version of Firefox Mobile finally released for Maemo 5

IDG News, PC World, San Francisco Chronicle, Firefox Mobile Arrives on Nokia N900 Smartphones

PC Magazine, Mozilla Launches Firefox for Maemo

Computerworld/Network World, Firefox for mobile hits production mode

eWeek, Mozilla Brings Firefox to Nokia Smartphones

Weave Sync 1.0 and new APIs/developer resources

GigaOm, Mozilla to Developers: Let’s Build on Weave Sync

WIRED Web Monkey, Weave May Let You Keep Firefox and Your iPhone in Sync

Ars Technica, Mozilla Weave 1.0: take your tabs and bookmarks everywhere

DownloadSquad, Mozilla Weave hits 1.0, keeps all your Firefox installs in sync!

GigaOm, Mozilla’s Weave Sync Tool Hits Version 1.0, Aims for Firefox Users

The H, Weave 1.0, Mozilla’s Firefox bookmark sync extension, released

InternetNews, Mozilla Weave 1.0 now generally available – sync away!

Lifehacker, Weave Now Syncs Firefox Preferences, Auto-Logins

ReadWriteWeb, Weave Goes 1.0: Firefox Gets an Official Bookmark Syncing Tool

Salon, Mozilla’s Weave Sync Tool Hits Version 1.0, Aims for Firefox Users

Webmonkey, Weave 1.0 Released, Firefox Officially Gets Syncing

On January 21, 2010 Mozilla released Firefox 3.6 to millions of users around the globe.

Here’s a quick sampling of coverage around the launch for Firefox 3.6!

Firefox 3.6 Coverage Report

Flickr link to coverage screenshots – More than 50 original stories and trending topic on Twitter, Mashable
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39779362@N04/

Review: Firefox 3.6 brings joy to Web devs, not just users
Ars Technicia
Ryan Paul
January 21, 2010
http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2010/01/hands-on-firefox-36.ars

Should You Download Firefox 3.6? Yes, Yes You Should
BNet
Rick Broida
January 21, 2010
http://blogs.bnet.com/businesstips/?p=6154

Firefox 3.6 debuts
Chicago Tribune
January 21, 2010
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/technologytrends/ct-firefox-release-htmlstory,0,7230240.htmlstory

Firefox 3.6 released
The Christian Science Monitor
Andrew Heining
January 21, 2010
http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2010/0121/Firefox-3.6-released

Mozilla forges ahead with Firefox 3.6
CNET
Seth Rosenblatt
January 21, 2010
http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-10438907-12.html?tag=mncol
Reposted On: Builder AU, Switched

Mozilla launches Firefox 3.6, calls it ‘world’s best browser’
ComputerWorld
Gregg Keizer
January 21, 2010
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9147102/Mozilla_launches_Firefox_3.6_calls_it_world_s_best_browser_

Make the right browser update: Firefox 3.6
Computerworld
Steven J. Vaughan Nicholas
January 21, 2010
http://blogs.computerworld.com/15439/make_the_right_browser_update_firefox_3_6

Mozilla Delivers Firefox 3.6
Dark Reading
January 21, 2010
http://www.darkreading.com/security/app-security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=222400102&cid=RSSfeed_DR_News

10 awesome Personas themes for Firefox 3.6
Downloadsquad
Jay Hathaway
January 21, 2010
http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/01/21/10-awesome-personas-themes-for-firefox-3-6/

Firefox 3.6 is available for download now
Downloadsquad
Sebastian Anthony
January 21, 2010
http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/01/21/dnp-firefox-3-6-is-available-for-download-now/

Firefox 3.6 launches
Financial Times
Paul Taylor
January 21, 2010
http://blogs.ft.com/techblog/2010/01/firefox-36-launches/

Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6

InformationWeek
Thomas Claburn
January 21, 2010
http://www.informationweek.com/news/software/web_services/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=222400123

Firefox 3.6 released
Infoworld
Paul Krill
January 21, 2010
http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/firefox-36-released-982?source=rss_infoworld_news

Firefox 3.6 Gets Speedier, New Enhancements
Internetnews.com
Sean Michael Kerner
January 21, 2010
http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3859926

Firefox 3.6 Officially Available, Brings Speed Increases, One-Click Themes, and More
Lifehacker
Kevin Purdy
January 21, 2010
http://lifehacker.com/5453782/firefox-36-officially-available-brings-speed-increases-one+click-themes-and-more

Firefox 3.6 Released
Mashable
Ben Parr
January 21, 2010
http://mashable.com/2010/01/21/firefox-3-6-released/

Firefox 3.6 Released
ReadWriteWeb
Mike Melanson
January 21, 2010
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/firefox_36_released.php

Firefox 3.6 goes live and final
The Register
Cade Metz
January 21, 2010
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/01/21/firefox_three_dot_six_release/

Mozilla releases Firefox 3.6 with promise of more speed, stability
VentureBeat
Anthony Ha
January 21, 2010
http://venturebeat.com/2010/01/21/mozilla-firefox-3-6/

Firefox Has Been Hitting the Gym — Version 3.6 Is Faster, More Capable
Webmonkey
Scott Gilbertson
January 21, 2010
http://www.webmonkey.com/blog/Firefox_Has_Been_Hitting_the_Gym_-_Version_3DOT6_Is_Faster__More_Capable
Reposted on: WIRED.com

Mozilla drops Firefox 3.6 with security goodies
ZDNet
Ryan Naraine
January 21, 2010
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=5315

As we near the GA for Firefox 3.6, the majority of press briefings have been completed and we’re readying for launch day!

Here’s a quick round up of coverage around the second release candidate for Firefox 3.6!

Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate 2 Coverage Report

CNET, Mozilla releases second Firefox release candidate

Crenk, Download Firefox 3.6 RC2 Web Browser

DeviceMAG, Mozilla Releases Second RC for Firefox 3.6

Downloadsquad, Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate 2 now available

Geek.com, Nearly finished: Mozilla posts the second Firefox 3.6 release candidate

Ghacks Technology News, Firefox 3.6 RC2 Released

Lifehacker, Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate 2 Available for Download

Maximum PC, News Mozilla Stomps on Bugs, Launches Firefox 3.6 RC2

PC Magazine, Firefox 3.6 Receives a Second Release Candidate

Softpedia, Download Firefox 3.6 RC2 (Release Candidate)

The H, Mozilla releases Firefox 3.6 RC2

The Register, Near-ready Firefox 3.6 gets second RC sausage

Tom’s Hardware Guide, Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6RC2; Final Next Week

ZDNet, Firefox 3.6 RC2 now available

Here’s a quick round up of US press coverage of the Firefox 3.6 release candidate.  Anticipation is building for the final release – coming soon!

Ars Technica: Firefox 3.6 almost ready, release candidate available

eWeek: Mozilla Rolls Out Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate

InformationWeek: Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate Available

Inquirer: Firefox 3.6 release candidate is out

ITProPortal: Mozilla Unveils Firefox 3.6 RC1 Browser

Mashable: Firefox 3.6 RC1 Now Available

Maximum PC: Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate (RC1) Now Available for Download

OS News: Near-Final Firefox 3.6 Out for Testing

PC Pro: Firefox 3.6 RC1 released – final build to follow soon?

PC Magazine: Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate Publicly Available

ReadWrite Web: New Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate…One Last Time?

Register: Mozilla teases surfers with near-final version of Firefox 3.6

SoftSailor: Mozilla Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate 1

SoftPedia: Firefox 3.6 Final Coming Right Up

TechDigest: Test version of Firefox 3.6 available for testing

TechRadar: Release candidate arrives of Firefox 3.6

TechSpot: Mozilla releases the first Firefox 3.6 release candidate

Tom’s Hardware Guide: Firefox 3.6 is Almost Done, RC1 Download Here

Tuaw: Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate now available

Web Trends: Firefox 3.6 Release Candidate 1 Now Available

Web Monkey: Firefox 3.6 Enters the Home Stretch, Release Candidate Arrives

Last week, Mozilla got some exciting news – StatCounter announced that Firefox 3.5 was the Web’s most popular browser.  A number of publications picked up the news.  Here’s a quick roundup of US-based coverage:

BetaNews: Statistics: Firefox 3.5 Surpassed IE7 in global usage share last week

Datamation: Firefox 3.5 Edges Ahead in Browser Race

Electronista: Firefox 3.5 passes IE7 as most popular browser

Examiner: Firefox trounces Microsoft Internet Explorer to become the most popular browser in the world

GeekSmack: Firefox 3.5 surpasses IE7 market share

GigaOm: Firefox 3.5 Now World’s Most Popular Browser

Lifehacker: Firefox 3.5 Inches Past IE7 As World’s Most Popular Browser

NeoWin.net: Firefox 3.5 surpasses IE7 market share

OStatic: Firefox 3.5 Overtakes IE7, At Least for Now

PC World: Firefox 3.5 Edges Ahead in Browser Race

Register: Firefox 3.5 wins top dog browser crown – sort of

Seattle Post Intelligencer: Firefox 3.5 is world’s most popular browser, StatCounter says

Soft Sailor: Mozilla Firefox 3.5 version wins the battle with Internet Explorer 7 for the title of: “World`s most popular browser”

SoftPedia: The World’s Most Popular Browser is Now Firefox 3.5

Technologizer: The Ten Most Popular Browsers on Technologizer

TechWhack: Firefox 3.5 world’s most popular browser

ThinkDigit: Firefox 3.5 edges out IE 7

TopNews: StatCounter: Mozilla Firefox 3.5 registers ‘more active’ usage than Microsoft IE7

TrustedReviews: Firefox 3.5 Becomes World’s Most Popular Browser

WebProNews: Firefox 3.5 Currently Most Popular Browser in the World

WebMonkey: Browser Stats: Firefox 3.5 Is More Popular Than IE 7 or IE 8

ZDNet: Firefox 3.5: World’s most popular browser