Firefox has introduced a “shake to summarize” feature for iPhones that generates AI-powered summaries of webpages users are reading. The feature makes Firefox one of the first major third-party apps to integrate with Apple Intelligence, positioning Mozilla to compete in the growing market for AI-enhanced browsing experiences.
How it works: The shake-to-summarize feature offers multiple ways for users to access AI-generated webpage summaries.
- Users can physically shake their iPhone to trigger a summary, tap the “thunderbolt” icon in the address bar, or select “Summarize page” from the three-dot menu at the bottom of the screen.
- On iPhone 15 Pro and newer models running iOS 18, the feature will use Apple’s on-device AI model for processing.
- Older iOS versions will rely on Mozilla’s cloud-based AI system to generate summaries, which appear at the top of the webpage.
- The feature only works on webpages with fewer than 5,000 words and can be disabled to prevent accidental activation.
The big picture: Firefox’s integration with Apple Intelligence represents a significant step in bringing AI capabilities to third-party browsers beyond Safari.
- The launch coincides with Apple’s ongoing iPhone event, where more Apple Intelligence integrations may be announced.
- Mozilla plans to expand the feature globally and bring it to Android users in the future, though it’s currently limited to the US and English language content.
Why this matters: The move signals how AI summarization is becoming a standard browser feature as users seek faster ways to consume web content.
- By offering both on-device and cloud-based AI processing, Firefox demonstrates flexibility in accommodating different iPhone models and user privacy preferences.
- The shake gesture adds a novel interaction method that could differentiate Firefox from other mobile browsers in an increasingly competitive market.
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