All articles tagged with #safari
Originally Published 10 days ago — by CNET
The article emphasizes the importance of clearing your iPhone's browser cache at the start of the new year to improve performance and free up storage, providing step-by-step guides for Safari, Chrome, and Firefox, and suggesting doing this every month or two for optimal browsing experience.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Mac
iOS 26 introduces a new Safari design with Liquid Glass and floating toolbars, defaulting to a minimalist Compact mode at the bottom of the screen. Users can switch to other modes like Bottom or Top via Settings to customize the toolbar layout, with options for visible buttons or traditional header/footer styles.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Lifehacker
Lifehacker reports that the best ad blocker now supports Safari, enhancing privacy and browsing experience for Mac users.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hacker News
Apple released security updates fixing a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-6558) exploited in Google Chrome and affecting Safari, which could allow sandbox escape via malicious web content. The flaw impacts WebKit and was discovered by Google's Threat Analysis Group, prompting updates across Apple devices to mitigate potential exploitation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Tom's Guide
Regularly clearing your iPhone's cache, especially before installing major updates like iOS 26 beta, helps free up storage, improve app performance, and prevent conflicts caused by outdated data. The process involves accessing Settings, managing app data, and clearing Safari's browsing history and website data to ensure a smoother and more stable device experience.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
Two elderly female tourists from the UK and New Zealand were killed by a female elephant with a calf during a walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, despite efforts by guides to stop the attack with gunfire.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Verge
Apple is set to unveil significant design updates to its core apps including Phone, Safari, and Camera at WWDC, featuring a new optional view for Phone, a more transparent Safari address bar, and a simplified Camera app, alongside broader OS updates and new features like poll support in Messages and expanded PDF capabilities on iOS and iPadOS.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by For The Win
A safari guide in South Africa captured rare footage of a hornbill engaging in 'anting,' a behavior where birds allow ants to crawl over them to help remove parasites. This process, which involves either passive or active interaction with ants, is believed to aid in parasite control, feather maintenance, and possibly self-stimulation. The footage, shared by Umkumbe Bush Lodge, highlights the unique relationship between birds and ants, with formic acid from ants playing a key role in deterring avian parasites.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by For The Win
In Kruger National Park, a trio of lions attempted to take on a white rhino, resulting in a tense encounter. The rhino, initially unaware of the lions, took a defensive stance when it noticed them. One lioness briefly attacked but quickly retreated, realizing the danger. The male lion bravely faced the rhino but narrowly avoided being gored. Ultimately, the lions learned to respect the rhino's formidable presence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Apple is urging iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome, emphasizing Safari's privacy features, as Google introduces significant updates to Chrome on iOS. These updates include AI-enhanced search capabilities with Google Lens, integration with Google Drive for storage, improved online shopping insights, and tighter integration with Google Maps. Google's aim is to increase its share of iPhone users, challenging Safari's dominance. This competition is intensified by regulatory pressures and the evolving AI landscape, with Google seeking to maintain its search dominance on iPhones.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Apple has launched a new campaign urging its 1.4 billion iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome and switch to Safari, emphasizing privacy concerns. This move comes as Google aims to convert more Safari users to Chrome amidst potential changes in their financial arrangement due to monopoly investigations. Apple's new ad highlights Chrome's privacy issues, positioning Safari as the safer choice for users who don't want to be tracked online.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A Texas toddler had a brief scare when a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center accidentally lifted her by her shirt while trying to grab a feed bag, but she was unharmed. The incident, captured on video, led the park to change its safety rules, now requiring all visitors to stay inside their vehicles with doors closed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
Apple has committed to fixing a long-standing bug in its Safari browser that allows children to bypass parental controls by pasting a string of characters in the address bar. The issue, which affects devices running iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, was highlighted by The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern. Despite being reported to Apple in 2021, the company only promised a fix after the media spotlight. Apple also plans to improve its bug reporting and escalation process.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daring Fireball
Google has introduced a "Web" filter that simplifies search results by removing ads, metadata, and knowledge panels, making it resemble the Google of the early 2000s. This feature can be accessed by appending &udm=14 to the search URL and can be set as the default in Chrome-derived browsers. However, Safari does not support custom search engines without extensions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
iOS 18 may introduce a new Safari browsing assistant that utilizes iCloud Private Relay for privacy-focused data sharing, potentially requiring an iCloud+ subscription. The update may also include an "Encrypted Visual Search" feature, and is expected to debut at Apple's WWDC keynote on June 10. Additionally, rumors suggest new iPad mini and low-end iPad models may be released in late 2024, and Best Buy is offering record low prices on 10th generation iPads.