FOSS NEWS
Kiwi Browser shuts down, its extension code will be available for Microsoft Edge:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/1/kiwi-browser-discontinued-explore-alternatives-for-extension-support-and-security/
(Yeah just use a proprietary crap instead of a FOSS browser, exactly...)
Signal going to receive option to transfer encrypted chat history to new linked devices (desktop or iPad):
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/1/signal-will-finally-let-you-transfer-your-encrypted-chat-history-to-new-linked-devices/
Bitwarden implements sending verification code via email when logging in from a new device for account in which 2FA isn't enabled:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/1/bitwarden-implements-new-security-measure/
Thunderbird 134 released with new notification system for real-time desktop alerts, various bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-thunderbird-134-adds-new-notification-system-for-real-time-desktop-alerts
Varia download manager receives yt-dlp support, improved BitTorrent support:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/01/varia-download-manager-adds-yt-dlp-support
(Yeah one more way to "pirate" YouTube videos! Take that, YouTube!)
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Chrome拡張機能が使えたKiwi Browserが開発終了とのことですが、今後Chromiumに脆弱性が見つかっても修正される見込みがないことを意味するので拡張機能のためにKiwiを使い続けることは強くおすすめしません。
AndroidでChrome拡張機能を使える、知る人ぞ知る「#KiwiBrowser」開発終了…代替策とは?手順を解説 | オタク総研
https://0115765.com/archives/111159
『しかし、これで拡張機能をサポートするブラウザがなくなったわけではなく、マイクロソフト社が提供している「Edge Canary」への統合が行われ、こちらで引き続き利用できるようになっている』
Vivaldi もモバイル版で拡張機能搭載しないかなぁ〜。ソースコードは Github で公開されてるみたいなので。
Androidで拡張機能が使える「Kiwi Browser」、開発を終了 - 窓の杜
https://forest.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1657568.html
Lecture du matin :
“RIP: Kiwi Browser, my favorite web browser on Android, is shutting down” :
https://www.androidauthority.com/kiwi-browser-shutting-down-3519510/
#KiwiBrowser
Eu usei ele durante um bom tempo por causa do suporte as extensões.
From Ryan: Kiwi Browser has shutdown and archived it's repository.
https://github.com/kiwibrowser/src.next/commit/32dfc33c10e6b7b2d56c36922577ec26f8ebebb3