Tag: Safari

Google now supports passkeys allowing passwordless experience. Also, when using passkey you don't need to use 2FA to sign in to your account.

Passkeys created on Apple devices are synced through iCloud Keychain, making it easier to sign in from any device.

As per 9to5Mac, for passkeys to work, user should be using:

• Google: Chrome 109+, Android 9+, ChromeOS 109+
• Apple: Safari 16+, iOS 16, macOS Ventura
• Microsoft: Edge 109+, Windows 10/11

In order to set up passkey for your account, follow this link.

Google Blog: The beginning of the end of the password

Apple Developer: Passkeys

References:

• You can now use passkeys to sign into your Google Account
• Google Announces Support for Account Passkeys

Apple Safari is now second most popular desktop browser.

Statcounter reports (at the moment this post was created):

• Google Chrome – 66.13%
• Apple Safari – 11.87%
• Microsoft Edge – 11%
• Mozilla Firefox – 5.65%
• Opera – 3.09%
• Microsoft IE – 0.55%

Statcounter: Desktop Browser Market Share Worldwide

References:

• Apple is still battling the fallout from iPhone’s Batterygate throttling controversy
• Apple’s Safari is once again the world’s second most-used desktop web browser

Recently reported issue when icons were not showing on Safari favorites section is addressed in recent release of macOS Big Sur 11.7.4.

No other changes are reported for this release.

Reference: Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.7.4 With Fix for Safari Favorite Icons

Apple publishes new technology preview for Safari.

‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release 157 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, Rendering, JavaScript, WebCodecs, Web API, Media, Web Animations, HTML, Accessibility, Security, Privacy, and Safari Web Extensions. 

MacRumors

Now Safari Technology Preview works with macOS Ventura, but no longer compatible with macOS Big Sur.

Download: Safari – Resources

Release notes: Safari Technology Preview Release Notes

Reference: Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 157 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple releases major updates to iPadOS and macOS. iPadOS 16.1 and macOS 13 Ventura bring several notable features:

• Stage Manager on both macOS and iPadOS (currently limited to several iPad models);
• Weather app for both platforms;
• Shared iCloud Photo Library.

iOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1 and tvOS 16.1 are also released today. HomePod software is also updated to 16.1 version.

These updates also bring:

• Support for Matter smart home standard;
• Live Activities on iPhone;
• Clean Energy Charging in select US states;
• New Siri UI and features for Apple TV;
• A lot of other updates across the systems.

Interestingly, Apple Card Savings Account was not introduced with iOS 16.1. It is now expected to be added later.

Also Apple releases Safari 16.1 for older macOS releases.

iOS 16.1 brings support for SKAdNetwork 4.0. Update provides more details on ad performance, better analysis of web ads leading to App Store pages.

Xcode 14.1 gets second Release Candidate so far.

Beta download: Applications

Release notes: Xcode 14.1 RC2 Release Notes

Apple Newsroom:

• iPadOS 16 is available today
• macOS Ventura is now available

Apple Developer:

• SKAdNetwork 4.0 now available

References:

• Apple Releases tvOS 16.1 With Siri Improvements, iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter and More
• Apple Releases New HomePod 16.1 Software With Matter Support
• Apple Releases watchOS 9.1 With Battery Life Improvements and Matter Integration
• Apple Releases iOS 16.1 With Support for iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter, Live Activities and More
• Apple Releases iPadOS 16 With Stage Manager, Weather App, Desktop Class Apps and iOS 16 Features
• Apple Releases macOS Ventura With FaceTime Handoff, Continuity Camera, Stage Manager, New Apps and More
• iOS 16.1 Includes Several Improvements to SKAdNetwork for Advertisers
• Apple Delays Daily Cash Savings Account for Apple Card Users
• macOS Ventura: 50 New Features and Changes Worth Checking Out
• Safari 16.1 Brings Support for Passkeys, Web Push, Apple Pencil Hover and More
• Apple Shares More Details on iOS 16.1 Clean Energy Charging Feature
• iOS 16.1 Features: Everything New in iOS 16.1
• Stage Manager on iPad: How to use the polarizing new feature in iPadOS 16 [Video]

Monday morning brings new releases for Apple hardware.

These are updates available today:

• iOS 16, watchOS 9 and tvOS 16 as new major releases
• Xcode 14
• HomePod software 16
• iOS/iPadOS 15.7, macOS 12.6 Monterey with security fixes
• Safari 16 for macOS 12 Monterey

Apple continues practice of offering both updates to current major release and brand new release.

Also, some features like Live Activities are not yet live in iOS 16 and expected later this year.

Apple Support:

• About the security content of iOS 16
• About the security content of iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7
• About the security content of Safari 16

Apple Newsroom:

• watchOS 9 is available today
• iOS 16 is available today

References:

• All the iOS 16 Features You Won't Get Until Later This Year
• Apple Releases iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 With Security Updates
• Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.6 With Security Updates
• Apple Releases New HomePod 16 Software
• Apple Releases tvOS 16 With Expanded Game Controller Support, Cross-Device Connectivity, User Switching Improvements and More
• Apple Releases watchOS 9 With Medication Tracking, New Watch Faces, Sleep Updates, and More
• tvOS 16 now available to Apple TV and HomePod users, here are the new features
• Apple Releases iOS 16 With Customizable Lock Screen, iMessage Editing, Focus Updates, and More
• iOS 16 now available: Lock Screen customization, iMessage edit/undo send, much more
• watchOS 9 brings enhanced Workout features, Medications app, and new faces to Apple Watch
• watchOS 9's New AFib History Feature Expanding to Over 100 Countries
• Apple Releases Safari 16 With Tab Group Start Pages, Cross-Device Syncing for Website Settings, Strong Password Updates and More
• Safari 16.0 for iOS 16 gains AVIF image format support

Apple provided an update for older devices which could not be updated to iOS/iPadOS 15. This update fixes security issues in WebKit and recommended for all users.

Apple Support: About the security content of iOS 12.5.6

Reference: Apple Releases iOS 12.5.6 Update for Older iPhones and iPads With Vulnerability Fixes

Apple publishes new technology preview for Safari.

‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release 152 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, Accessibility, Rendering, JavaScript, and Web API. 

MacRumors

Download: Safari – Resources

Release notes: Safari Technology Preview Release Notes

Reference: Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 152 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Following recent OS updates Apple publishes new Safari for older macOS releases.

Vulnerabilities fixed by this update are currently already used, so this update is strongly recommended.

References:

• Apple Releases Safari 15.6.1 for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina With Important Security Fix
• PSA: Safari Security Flaw 'Actively Exploited,' Update Your Apple Devices Now
• Apple updates Safari 15.6.1 with security fixes for macOS Big Sur and Catalina users

Apple continues to refresh Safari Technology Preview with features in upcoming macOS 13 Ventura.

‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release 150 includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, Shadow DOM, JavaScript, Web Animations, Web Share, WebAuthn, Web API, Rendering, and Accessibility. 

MacRumors

Download: Safari – Resources

Release notes: Safari Technology Preview Release Notes

Reference: Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 150 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements