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Link to release notes: https://zen-browser.app/release-notes/

I saw that the icon and UI changed, so I looked up the release information. They're preparing for the first stable release!

If you encounter any issues, please report them on the issues page. Thanks everyone for your feedback! ❤️

This release introduces a new stage for Zen Browser, the beta stage! This means that we are getting closer to a stable release, and we are now focusing on fixing bugs and improving the overall experience. We've made some significant changes to the UI, including a new layout for the browser called single toolbar and much more!

Fixes

• Various fixes in version 20
• Fix pinned tab state and favicon handling #2853
• Prevent pins deletion from database on non explicit tab closes (window closing) #2875
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Features

• New branding and logos!
• Updated zen glance animations for smoother transitions and adjust timing (Still in development)
• Add reset to pinned URL button to pinned tabs
• Made the URL bar background more rounded
• Updated to Firefox 133.0
• Added support for -moz-gtk-csd-reversed-placement on Linux
• Enhance workspace deactivation styles with grayscale filter for better visibility
• Windows and linux ARM64 builds are now available on the github for testing!
• Hide container label when URL bar is narrow
• Macos ARM64 builds will now ship with PGO, performance increase!
• Added different layouts for zen: single toolbar, multiple toolbars, and no toolbar
• The URL bar will now be floating on the top of the page
• Added native mica support for Windows 11
• Added hiding window controls support
• Created new animations for glance
• Added context aware animations for workspace switching
• New onboarding experience for new users!
• Started experimenting with horizontal tabs