Safari Web Browser
Safari web browser was developed by Apple Inc. The name Safari refers to the spirit of exploration. It is a built-in and default browser for Apple operating systems like macOS, iOS, and iPad OS devices. It was launched in January 2003 and has been a prominent browser in Apple Ecosystem.
In most aspects, Safari is like any popular web browser out there. Users can browse websites, bookmark favorites, and open different websites in multiple tabs.
The Safari web browser is built using the WebKit engine. It is one of the first browsers to support HTML 5 standard and it was also one of the first browsers to have support for Adobe Flash turned off by default, while the mobile versions never supported Flash.
Key Features of Safari
Some of the key features of Safari web browser are:
- Speed: Safari web browser is one of the fastest browsers, providing incredible speed and efficiency.
- Energy Efficiency: It is designed to be energy efficient, maximizing battery life and providing long-lasting power for Apple devices.
- Privacy: Safari is built with features that keep user data and browsing activity safe from tracking or following across the web.
- Design: The design is intuitive and user-friendly, supporting a seamless browsing experience.
- Customizability: The browser supports extensions that can help users add additional functionality and customize the browsing experience.
Evolution of Safari
Safari currently occupies the fourth position in the browser market behind Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. From the day it released, Safari has been evolved as a new browser with added features.
The versions of Safari are:
macOS/iOS/iPad OS: Starting from Safari 1 to Safari 16, the browser continues to evolve, focusing on performance, security, privacy, and integration with the Apple ecosystem to provide users with a seamless and efficient browsing experience.
Windows: A few versions of Safari between 3.0 and 5.1 were released for Windows as well.
Here is a list of good and bad about the Safari web browser.
Benifits and Drawbacks of Safari Web Browser
| Benefits | Drawbacks |
|---|---|
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1. Supports 4K video streaming on all video streaming platforms. 2. Read mode cuts bad formatting, strange fonts, and ads. 3. Cloud Sync browsing across all Apple devices. |
1. Extensions are fewer compared to major browsers like Chrome. 2. Works only on Apple devices. |
