Filed under: Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Mozilla, Beta

Firefox 3 beta 3 is due out later today. And while there aren’t any major surprises, it’s nice to see the new features like improved OS-specific themes and a new bookmark/history manager. Mozilla urls has posted a great overview of the changes you’ll see in the latest beta.

First up Firefox 3 beta 3 looks more at home on Windows XP, Vista, OS X, and Linux (or at least Ubuntu). The new themes are still a work in progress, but users will notice redesigned icons and a slightly changed toolbar layout. For example, the backward and forward buttons in the Windows version have been combined into one button. At first we were a bit concerned, and next we realize how much more often we hit the back button than the forward button and we realized we were just scared of

change. Plus, while that is the new default, users can easily separate the buttons.

The Mac and Linux versions now have native windows for file and text selection boxes and other menus. And the OS X version plus includes Growl integration.

Another nice new feature is that when you try to close multiple tabs or close a browser session with multiple tabs open, Firefox will ask whether you want to save your session. Right now, you can only save a session whether Firefox crashes or whether you install an add-on like Session Fix.

Firefox 3 beta 3 isn’t available for download just yet. But as soon as it is, you’ll be able to download it from the Firefox beta downloads page.

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Orginal post by Brad Linder