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Mozilla Firefox releases anti-tracking protection feature for Android

TCP on Android has begun to roll out to users and will be available to all users by the end of next month.

Published By: Priya Singh | Published: Mar 16, 2023, 06:04 PM (IST)

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Highlights

  • TCP on Android has begun to roll out to users and will be available to all users by the end of next month.
  • Last year, the company made TCP available and turned on by default in all modes on Firefox for Windows, Mac and Linux.
  • Recently, Mozilla has added three new extensions for its Android web browser to enhance the browsing experience of its users.
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Mozilla Firefox’s Total Cookie Protection (TCP) feature, which protects users from trackers, is now available on Android. The feature, which will be enabled by default, will prevent cross-site tracking. Trackers will be unable to collect data about your browsing behaviour for targeted advertising in this manner, reports TechCrunch. news Also Read: Don’t Ignore This Update: Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox Fix High-Risk Security Bugs

Mozilla Firefox’s TCP feature is now available for Android

TCP on Android has begun to roll out to users and will be available to all users by the end of next month. news Also Read: iOS 26 Magic? Firefox Rolling Out Shake To Summarize Feature For iPhone: How To Use It

In 2021, TCP was introduced, but it was only available in Firefox’s enhanced tracking protection mode (ETP), so users manually selected that security level to prevent cookie-based tracking. news Also Read: Got yourself an AI girlfriend? Now use these tips to protect yourself

Last year, the company made TCP available and turned on by default in all modes on Firefox for Windows, Mac and Linux, the report said.

Meanwhile, Mozilla has added three new extensions for its Android web browser to enhance the browsing experience of its users.

These extensions include hiding the user’s email address when signing up to a website, removing tracking elements before sharing a URL, and listening to an article.

With the “Firefox Relay” extension, users will be able to hide their real email address to help protect their identity.

The company said that it plans to extend this feature to all users and more sites later this year.

–IANS