All posts tagged: Safari

macOS 26.4 Beta 1 Tahoe Features: Battery, Safari, and More

macOS 26.4 Beta 1 Tahoe Features: Battery, Safari, and More

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Apple has officially released macOS 26.4 Beta 1, codenamed “Tahoe,” for developers and public beta testers. This update introduces a variety of new features, refinements, and bug fixes aimed at enhancing the overall macOS experience. However, as with any beta release, it is important to note that this version may include unresolved bugs and performance inconsistencies. If you plan to test this beta, it is strongly recommended to install it on a secondary device to avoid disruptions to your primary workflow. The video below from Zollotech gives us more details about the new beta. Top Features in macOS 26.4 Beta 1 This beta version brings several significant updates across the operating system. Below are the most noteworthy changes: Battery Management Enhancements: New options to set charge limits, such as 80% or 100%, help preserve battery health, particularly for users who keep their MacBooks plugged in for extended periods. Safari Tab Management: The return of the compact tab view simplifies navigation for users managing multiple tabs in a single window. Podcasts App Improvements: Seamless switching between …

Compact Safari Tab Bar Returns in macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

Compact Safari Tab Bar Returns in macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

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The macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 betas that Apple released today reintroduce a compact Safari Tab Bar option for those who prefer that view option. Apple removed the compact tab bar option with the launch of ‌macOS Tahoe‌ and iPadOS 26, but there were Mac and iPad users who missed it. The Safari app on Mac and the Safari section of the Settings app on ‌iPad‌ both now feature an option to toggle on the Compact Tab Bar as an alternative to the standard Separate Tab Bar. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 are limited to developers right now, but Apple should release public betas soon. The software is expected to launch in the spring. Popular Stories Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 Apple today announced a “special Apple Experience” in New York, London, and Shanghai, taking place on March 4, 2026 at 9:00am ET. Apple invited select members of the media to the event in three major cities around the world. It is simply described as a …

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 237 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 237 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 237 includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, CSS, DOM, HTML, Networking, Rendering, SVG, Web API, Web Authentication, Web Extensions, Web Inspector, and WebRTC. The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible with machines running macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS. The ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account …

macOS: Share a Link That Jumps to a Specific Line on a Webpage

macOS: Share a Link That Jumps to a Specific Line on a Webpage

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Sometimes when you share a webpage link with someone, you just want to bring their attention to a specific passage or sentence to make your point, rather than have them read through the entire article. In 2020, Google added a function to its Chrome browser called Scroll to Text Fragment (STTF) that helps you achieve this. It allows URLs to link directly to any visible text on a page. You may have seen it work in Google Search, where clicking on a link in your returned results takes you to a highlighted passage of text further down the page. Google later added the feature to the Chromium codebase, so most other popular Chromium browsers like Edge, Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi also support it. Here’s how it works. Copy Link With Highlight in Safari Apple added full support for text fragment links in Safari 18, and the feature is available in Safari on macOS Sequoia and later. To use the feature, visit a web page and simply highlight the text you want to create a link …

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 237 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 236 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 236 includes fixes and updates for CSS, Forms, HTML, Images, Media, Rendering, SVG, Web API, and WebRTC. The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible with machines running macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS. The ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download and use. Popular Stories …

Google Chrome Is Getting a Safari Data Import Option on iPhone

Google Chrome Is Getting a Safari Data Import Option on iPhone

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Chrome for iOS will soon feature an option for iPhone users to import their Safari data into Google’s mobile browser, avoiding the need to perform the transfer on desktop. Starting in Chrome 145, currently in beta, the new feature will guide users through the process of importing bookmarks, browsing history, and passwords from Safari, since Chrome cannot transfer the data directly because of Apple’s privacy rules. The process involves manually exporting Safari browsing data to a zip file downloaded to the user’s iPhone, and then selecting the file in Chrome for import using the new option. Chrome’s interface displays a breakdown of what will be imported, before doing so on the user’s confirmation, then the browser offers to delete the zip file as a privacy measure. The feature is currently appearing in the latest version of Chrome 145 in TestFlight, so it should begin to roll out with the next stable release.(Via MacObserver.) Popular Stories iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 …

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 237 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 235 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

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Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 235 includes fixes and updates for CSS, Canvas, Clipboard, Editing, Encoding, Forms, HTML, JavaScript, MathML, Media, Networking, Rendering, SVG, Web API, Web Inspector, WebAssembly, and WebRTC. The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible with machines running macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS. The ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require …

macOS: Share a Link That Jumps to a Specific Line on a Webpage

Apple Loses Safari Lead Designer to The Browser Company

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Apple has lost another senior figure from its Safari team as a lead designer departs for The Browser Company, extending a pattern of high-profile exits from Apple’s browser team amid intensifying competition around AI-driven browsing. Marco Triverio was a lead designer for Safari and has now joined The Browser Company, the developer of the Arc and Dia browsers. The move was confirmed by The Browser Company chief executive Josh Miller in a post on X, marking the latest in a series of hires from Apple’s Safari design leadership. Miller emphasized that Triverio’s arrival means The Browser Company has now recruited lead designers from every Safari design era that overlapped with the development timelines of Arc and Dia, roughly spanning 2020 through 2025. Big news: Apple’s lead Safari designer just joined @browsercompany. Alongside @charliedeets, that means we now have the lead designers from every Safari era that overlapped with Arc and Dia (2020 to 2025). We’re not fucking around this year — 2026 will be our biggest yet — Josh Miller (@joshm) January 7, 2026 The …