GoKawiilFirefox 157 Rolls Out Rounded Tabs, New Themes and Compact Mode
Mozilla is releasing Firefox 157 with a redesigned interface featuring rounded 'bubble' tabs, a curved address bar, updated icons and colors, and a more unified look across desktop and mobile. The update also adds new themes and wallpapers and revives Compact Mode, which shrinks tabs and toolbars to free up screen space, with an auto-compact option for smaller displays. Mozilla says these visual changes carry no cost to browser performance.
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Mozilla frames the redesign as a 'renewal' following a string of recent additions like Split View, homepage widgets, a built-in VPN, and AI feature controls, suggesting an effort to keep Firefox visually competitive with rivals like Chrome and Edge. The emphasis on performance neutrality indicates Mozilla is aware that design overhauls can alienate users who prioritize speed and efficiency.
- Firefox 157 introduces rounded tabs, a curved address bar, and refreshed icons and colors.
- Compact Mode returns, shrinking tabs and toolbars with an auto-compact option for small screens.
- The redesign follows other recent Firefox updates including Split View, a VPN, and AI feature toggles.
Source: mobile.slashdot.org, 2026-09-29
Published there as: “Firefox Redesign Brings Round Tabs, New Themes, and Compact Mode”
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