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why do you need iOS 8.2 to install Firefox?

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Secondcivic
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Most apps in the App Store work on iOS 6-7.1

What's the reason you need to have 8.2?

Other browsers work on iOS 7

Most apps in the App Store work on iOS 6-7.1 What's the reason you need to have 8.2? Other browsers work on iOS 7

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We're making use of modern API's that are only available on newer versions of iOS. Also, legacy platform compatibility can be a headache and detriment towards developer sanity.

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