Firefox for iPhone Adds ‘Shake to Summarize’ Feature
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– Firefox is introducing a feature that allows users to shake their iPhone to generate an AI summary of the current webpage, launching this week.
– The feature uses Apple’s on-device AI model on iPhone 15 Pro or newer with iOS 26, while older iOS versions rely on Mozilla’s cloud-based AI.
– Summaries can also be accessed via a thunderbolt icon in the address bar or through the three-dot menu, and the feature can be disabled to prevent accidental activation.
– Shake to summarize only works on webpages with fewer than 5,000 words and is initially available only in the US and in English.
– Firefox is among the first major third-party apps to integrate with Apple Intelligence, with plans to expand globally and to Android in the future.
Firefox is introducing a clever new way to quickly digest online articles on your iPhone, simply shake your device to generate an AI-powered summary of the current webpage. This feature, rolling out this week, offers a hands-free shortcut for users who want to grasp key points without reading lengthy content.
For those with an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, the summarization will be handled by Apple’s on-device AI model once iOS 26 becomes available. On older iOS versions, Mozilla will rely on its own cloud-based AI system to produce and overlay summaries directly onto the webpage. If shaking isn’t your style, you can also trigger the summary by tapping the thunderbolt icon in the address bar or selecting “Summarize page” from the three-dot menu at the bottom of the screen.
Mozilla has included an option to disable the shake gesture, preventing accidental activations if you happen to fumble your phone. It’s worth noting that the feature only works on webpages containing fewer than 5,000 words.
This update positions Firefox among the first major third-party apps to integrate with Apple Intelligence, a topic likely to gain more attention during today’s iPhone launch event. Initially, shake to summarize is available only in the United States and in English, but Mozilla has plans to expand the functionality to more regions and Android devices in the near future.
(Source: The Verge)
