The open-source browser Servo has released version 0.2, available for both Android and computers. This update brings notable changes to the mobile version: a revamped interface, a 30% reduction in app size, and a redesigned history. Support for advanced web features has also been expanded, and Asian languages have been improved. For the average user, this translates to a smoother and more efficient browsing experience on devices with limited space.
Technical improvements: less weight and more web compatibility 🚀
The 30% reduction in app size was achieved by optimizing resources and removing unnecessary dependencies, which especially benefits devices with limited storage. On the technical front, Servo 0.2 incorporates improved support for web standards such as CSS Grid and WebGPU, in addition to fixing errors in the rendering of CJK characters (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean). The redesigned history now allows for faster searches and more intuitive tab navigation. These improvements aim to make the browser run stably on both mobile and desktop.
The app that slims down so you don't have to 😂
Finally, a browser that understands that space on your phone is not a bottomless pit. While other apps accumulate digital fat with every update, Servo 0.2 goes on a diet and loses 30% of its weight. That said, don't expect this reduction to motivate you to delete those 500 blurry photos you've been saving since 2018. At least now you'll have a couple of extra megabytes to download more memes, which is what we use the internet for anyway.