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How to change safari's default search engine on mac.

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Safari is a solid browser for most Mac users. It's fast, energy-efficient , plays nicely with the iPhone and iPad , and more. If you're not happy with the default search engine , though, changing it takes only a few clicks. Related: How to Change the Default Search Engine in Safari on iPhone or iPad

To change Safari's default search engine, launch the Safari app on your Mac and click on "Safari" in the top-left corner of the screen and select "Preferences" from the list that appears:

A new window will appear. Click on the "Search" button to switch to the search engine preferences:

Click on the drop-down arrow to select a search engine of your choice. You'll be able to choose from Google, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Bing , and Ecosia :

Once you've chosen your desired search engine you can close the preferences panel. From now on, all searches you conduct from the address bar will use the search engine specified in Safari's preferences.

There's currently no way of adding more search engines to Safari, which means if you want to use another search provider by default, you'll need to use an alternative browser like Chrome or Firefox.

Fortunately, you can use one clever workaround to search the web with different search engines directly from the Safari URL bar. To do this you'll need to use DuckDuckGo as your default search engine, so follow the steps above to change to this default search engine in Safari's preferences.

DuckDuckGo supports a range of additional operators called "bangs" which are primarily designed to limit your search to a particular website . For example, if you search "change Safari search engine !htg" in DuckDuckGo, you'll trigger the How-To Geek bang (!htg) which will search this website specifically, using our choice of search provider (which happens to be Google).

You can do this for a range of services like YouTube (!yt), Wikipedia (!w), and Twitter (!twitter). You can also use it to search Google (!g), Google Images (!gimg), and Gmail (!gmail) without having to rely on Google as your primary search engine. Remember that you don't get DuckDuckGo's enhanced privacy when using these bangs since the search engine merely hands your request to a third-party search instead.

Bangs include other search providers like Bing (!bing) and Ecosia (!eco). Head to the DuckDuckGo Bangs Repository Â and search for your desired search engine, then add the bang to each search.

Not only is DuckDuckGo the best default Safari search engine from a privacy perspective, but you can also always switch to Google and get more in-depth results by adding a "!g" bang to your search. Searching with DuckDuckGo soon becomes second nature, especially when you've remembered which bangs to use for your favorite websites and search engines.

You can also use DuckDuckGo for media, maps, news, and directions .

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Google paid $26 billion in 2021 to become the default search engine on browsers and phones

Google paid $26.3 billion to be the default search engine on mobile phones and web browsers in 2021, according to a slide made public Friday in a federal antitrust trial against the company.

The number is a more granular look into how much Google pays partners, including Apple, to be the default search engine on their products.
The figure does not represent the payments to any one company, but Apple likely represents the largest recipient.

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The number is a more granular look into how much Google pays partners, including Apple , to be the default search engine on their products. The U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of state attorneys general have argued in the case that Google has illegally maintained its monopoly power in general search by leveraging its dominance to lock rivals out of key distribution channels, such as Apple's Safari web browser.

The $26.3 billion figure does not represent the payments to any one company, but Apple likely represents the largest recipient. Bernstein previously estimated Google could pay Apple as much as $19 billion this year for the out-of-the-box default placement on Apple devices.

"Google pays billions of dollars each year to distributors—including popular-device manufacturers such as Apple, LG, Motorola, and Samsung; major U.S. wireless carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon; and browser developers such as Mozilla, Opera, and UCWeb—to secure default status for its general search engine and, in many cases, to specifically prohibit Google's counterparties from dealing with Google's competitors," the DOJ complaint reads.

Google has argued that users can still opt to change their default search engine with a few clicks.

According to the slide shown in court Friday — titled "Google Search+ Margins," which primarily refers to Google's search business — that division's 2021 revenue was more than $146 billion, while the portion of traffic acquisition costs was more than $26 billion.

The slide included numbers dating back to 2014, when Google booked revenue of roughly $47 billion for the division and paid about $7.1 billion for the default status. That means revenue for Search+ roughly tripled between 2014 and 2021, while this portion of TAC costs nearly quadrupled.

While Google regularly reports overall TAC, that number also includes the amount Google pays to network partners for ads shown on their properties, according to its 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The other portion of the overall TAC figure Google reports in earnings consists of the payments it makes to "distribution partners who make available our search access points and services," according to the 10-K. Google says its "distribution partners include browser providers, mobile carriers, original equipment manufacturers and software developers." This is the portion of TAC that appeared to be represented by the slide, which referred only to Search+ revenue.

A Google spokesperson declined to comment. An Apple spokesperson did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.

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In quest to defeat Euro red-tape, Apple said it had three Safari browsers – not one

And with a straight face, too. brussels didn't buy it.

Apple tried to avoid regulation in the European Union by making a surprising claim – that it offers not one but three distinct web browsers, all coincidentally named Safari.

Never mind that Apple itself advertises the sameness of its Safari browsers when pitching its Continuity feature: "Same Safari. Different device."

Cupertino also claimed it maintains five app stores and five operating systems, and that these core platform services, apart from iOS, fell below the usage threshold European rules set for regulating large platform services and ensuring competition.

In September, the European Commission designated six gatekeepers – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft – under the Digital Markets Act and gave each six months to comply with the legal obligations outlined in the DMA, a set of rules designed to limit the power of large technology platforms and promote competition.

Apple was declared a gatekeeper in three core platform services: operating systems (iOS), online intermediation services (AppStore), and web browsers (Safari). As a result, it's expected that Apple will allow third-party app stores that work with iOS and browser engines other than Safari's WebKit by March 2024 – in Europe, if not elsewhere.

Informed of this back in July, Apple filed a response in August that challenged the European Commission's determination. In its response, "Apple reiterated its position that each of its Safari web browsers constitutes a distinct [core platform service]," the European Commission said in its newly published decision document [PDF].

"According to Apple, Safari on iOS, Safari on iPadOS and Safari on macOS qualify as web browsers within the meaning of [the DMA requirements]," the case summary explained, noting that Apple argued only Safari for iOS falls within the DMA's scope.

This strategy appears not to have been very effective. Apple's pushback has only managed to get the European Commission to further investigate whether iPadOS and iMessage should be seen as gatekeeper-controlled core platform services.

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The decision document noted that Apple argued that its three Safari browsers each have different interface options and different uses. "For example, Safari on iPadOS and macOS include a sidebar feature, which allows end users to see opened tabs, tab groups, bookmarks and browsing history," the decision summary states. "This feature is unavailable on Safari on iOS."

Bruce Lawson, a UK-based web developer who helped found Open Web Advocacy, a group that has lobbied for regulatory restraint of Apple, characterized Apple's gambit as a "post-modernist triumph" for being essentially incomprehensible.

Lawson comments that "in order to avoid having Safari being deemed a Core Platform Service (and thus falling under the remit of DMA), Apple argues 'Look, those Safaris on iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, TvOS, WatchOS are TOTALLY DIFFERENT PRODUCTS and none of them have enough users in the EU for you to even think about regulating us, alright? We’re a tiny startup! Will nobody think of the children?!?' (I paraphrase somewhat)."

He also argued that Apple's approach explicitly violates the DMA's Anti-Circumvention provision that forbids subdividing a platform's market share to avoid regulation. The provision says those providing core platform services "shall not segment, divide, subdivide, fragment or split those services through contractual, commercial, technical or any other means in order to circumvent the quantitative thresholds laid down in Article 3(2)."

Hoist by your own marketing material

The European Commission made short work of Apple's argument by citing, among other rebuttals, Apple's own marketing copy that proclaims the singularity of Safari.

Screenshot of Apple's Safari website stating that its browser, regardless of OS or device, is the "same" Safari ... Click to enlarge

The decision document noted: "As Apple explains on its website, all these features allow Safari to work seamlessly across devices: 'Same Safari. Different device: Safari works seamlessly and syncs your passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch.'"

Citing six different issues with Apple's claims, the commission concluded: "Safari qualifies as a single web browser, irrespective of the device through which that service is accessed."

Safari qualifies as a single web browser, irrespective of the device

Jon von Tetzchner, CEO of browser biz Vivaldi, told The Register in a phone interview that Apple, Google, and Microsoft all are trying to find ways to avoid onerous DMA requirements.

"All of them are trying to do that," he said. "This is very similar to what Microsoft is doing. Microsoft says no one uses its Edge browser so it should not be designated as a gatekeeper."

Meanwhile, Google is trying to make browser choice screens less effective, he opined.

Von Tetzchner expressed skepticism about Apple's argument that it has three different browsers. "It's all part of the same ecosystem and you have to look at the ecosystem as a whole," he said.

And he agreed that Apple, Google, and Microsoft all qualify as gatekeepers. "We have to go through them to get to any users," he said.

Von Tetzchner expressed optimism about the effect of the DMA. He said he's expecting a relaxation of restrictions and that if that doesn't happen, the DMA isn't functioning properly.

"I have a lot of hope for the DMA," he said. "The EU has been working with these guys for a number of years, trying to ensure there's real competition."

Apple did not respond to a request for comment. ®

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Compared: Safari vs. Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Edge on macOS in 2022

Safari vs. Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Edge on macOS, compared.

The truth is, the perfect browser doesn't exist. Each of the four most popular macOS browsers has its own set of strengths and weaknesses, just based on the engine that's used for web rendering, and what the developers of the big-four have prioritized.

While the best browser for the individual varies on use case, and which websites behave the best on any given browser, there are a series of benchmarking tools that can measure performance on synthetic tasks.

Browser benchmarks

We tested each browser on three different testing platforms: JetStream 2, Speedometer, and MotionMark.

JetStream 2 is a JavaScript-benchmark that scores browsers based on how quickly they can start and execute code, which translates to faster JavaScript performance. Since JavaScript is used on most web browsers, it's a good test of snappiness for code-intensive sites.

MotionMark is a graphical browser testing suite that measures the ability to render complex web pages. Think a page that has complicated graphics and animations. A higher score results in smoother transitions and animations.

Speedometer 2.0 determines the responsiveness of a browser when running web applications. Among the three, it's the truest option for testing real-world performance across many popular websites and online services. A good example is adding tasks to a to-do list in a web app.

Chrome came out on top in JetStream 2 testing, while Safari took second place.

Safari was the fastest in MotionMark benchmark testing.

Speedometer testing showed off interesting results, with Firefox and Edge coming in first and second, and Safari in last place.

Different testing platforms result in different scores, so your own mileage may vary. Safari was the best for graphical performance, for example, but its responsiveness lagged behind others. Choose what specific metrics are most important to you.

For Mac users, Safari is an institution. It's the default browser on Apple platforms and is generally lightweight and efficient. As you'd expect for an Apple product, Safari also emphasizing privacy while you browser online.

From the very first boot on a new Mac, Safari is instantly available and configured for easy, private browsing. That makes it the best choice for the most non-technical among us, since you won't need to download and install anything. Safari "just works" out of the box.

It also features the tighest integration across Apple's other devices and systems. You can use Continuity to easy hand-off your browsing between your Mac and any iPhone or iPad you have around. If you need to buy something with Apple Pay , you can authenticate purchases with Face ID or Touch ID.

Safari also features some strong privacy protections, including mechanisms aimed at mitigating cross-site tracking and ad targeting. It features a built-in password manager that allows you to save and store passwords — with easy autofill options — across your Apple devices.

As an Apple-made product, Safari is the most convenient option on this list for Mac users — particularly those who own multiple Apple devices. It's also a good choice for the privacy conscious, though it isn't the fastest and it doesn't yet have a strong extension marketplace.

Default Mac browser with effortless setup
Strong privacy protections
Integration with other Apple products
Not the fastest or most responsive browser in some testing
Lackluster support for add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

Google Chrome is a massively popular browser, and a particular favorite of those who routinely use extensions to customize their web experience. It's the most-used web browser in the world, and it's faster and more RAM-efficient than it used to be. Chrome is even currently speedier than Safari on macOS.

The browser also has one of the world's most extensive list of add-ons, plug-ins, and extensions. From plugins focused on online privacy or to video content downloaders, there are around 190,000 extensions in total to choose from. You can also choose from a number of different themes and customization options.

Intelligent Google-made features include automatic site translations and deep integration with the company's online tools and services — so it's great for those who rely on Gmail, Google Docs, or another Google service. Syncing between Google apps on different devices is also top-notch.

However, Google is a data company that relies on collecting information about its users. While the company has taken steps to bolster its privacy reputation, it's still a company that makes money on harvesting data. Those who are particularly privacy-conscious will probably want to look elsewhere.

It's hard to go wrong with the world's most popular web browser, particularly with its seamless workflow features and customization options. However, if you are even slightly concerned about online privacy, you may want to go with another option.

Simple to learn, fastest option in some cases
Syncs your Google account across other devices
Extensive list of extensions and add-ons
It's Google — so not that private
Is a RAM and CPU hog

Mozilla Firefox is one of the only popular and mainstream browsers to have started life as an open source project. It's still a free and open source browser with a hefty focus on privacy and security, which could make it a good fit for those who want a Google Chrome alternative.

Because of its open source nature, users are free to explore Firefox's code — and they do. The browser doesn't have any hidden secrets or data-harvesters. It also features some excellent built-in privacy and security protections, including Enhanced Tracking Protection and an extensive list of customizable permissions.

Firefox was also the first browser to actually offer third-party extensions and add-ons. Although it might not have as many extensions as Google Chrome, you'll still find a hefty list of options ranging from privacy add-ons to customizable themes for your browser.

Although Firefox has some cross-platform integration between its app and built-in Pocket support, it isn't as seamless as Chrome or Safari. If speed if your primary concern, it's also important to note that Firefox isn't the fastest browser by most metrics.

Users who want an open source browser or are committed to Mozilla's mission of keeping the internet open and free will find a browser after their own hearts here. For the average user, however, another browser on this list might be a better fit.

Completely free and open source
Extremely customizable with extensions, themes, etc.
The best option for hardcore privacy
Not the fastest or most RAM efficient
Synchronicity isn't as robust

Microsoft Edge is the spiritual successor to Internet Explorer that was first released in 2015. Originally HTML-based, Microsoft overhauled the browser to be based on Chromium, which is the same underlying software used to make Google Chrome.

As such, Microsoft Edge is now much more competitive than it used to be. It's far from a Google Chrome clone, but you should expect a similar level of performance from it. Some users believe that Microsoft Edge even feels snappier than Chrome on a Mac.

Because it's Chromium-based, Microsoft Edge also has a list of extensions similar to Chrome. It also sports a number of unique features, such as a "Collections" ability that lets you save information like text or webpages to a built-in notebook. There's also a vertical tab bar, a built-in read aloud feature, and an easy native screenshot tool.

It's a solid option for anyone that doesn't like Safari and wants an alternative to Google Chrome because of privacy reasons. If you use a Microsoft account like some use a Google account, then Edge might also be a solid option.

Snappy, lower RAM and CPU usage
Unique features like Read Aloud and Collections
Good performance in most metrics
Can be slower than Chrome in terms of pure performance
Syncing isn't as strong as Safari or Chrome

The perfect browser doesn't exist, but you can pick and choose what you need

There's no clear answer for what the "best" browser on macOS is. However, some browsers are better suited to specific tasks than others.

When it comes to smooth JavaScript execution, Chrome is in the top spot with Safari a close second. Safari, according to the MotionMark testing, handles complex web pages better than any other browser.

Firefox, interestingly enough, may be the fastest when it comes to general everyday web apps.

Of course, there's also the issues of extension support, privacy, and synchronization across other devices. Many of the browsers are evenly matched on these metrics, but some excel in specific areas like privacy or cross-platform integration.

But, unlike on iOS, you aren't effectively stuck with one browser core technology. These four browsers, and several more, are available on macOS, and can be run in parallel.

While we don't recommend running all four unless you're a web developer or unit case tester, two or three different browsers can be run at-will, if any given browser doesn't handle your work case well.

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These 2 Safari Additions Could Convince Me to Switch to Apple's Browser

Even though these upgrades are small, they make a big difference in user experience in Safari

Mac OS Sonoma made me take a second look at Safari

I've used Google Chrome as my primary browser for as long as I can remember. From the moment I configured my first MacBook Air , I've been a Chrome loyalist. To be honest, even though I've always owned Apple products, I never paid much attention to Safari. Chrome just had a better look to my eye. It seemed easier to use and, frankly, appeared to have more to offer. However, with its newest release, Safari has turned my head.

Mac OS Sonoma , which dropped earlier this fall, brings some interesting upgrades to Apple's web browser. These changes aren't necessarily revolutionary, but they're a nice collection of tweaks that add up to make Safari appealing to me in a way it never was before.

Here are my favorite new Safari features. For more, here are ways MacOS Sonoma is catching up to the iPhone and MacOS shortcuts you should know.

Profiles come to Safari

While browser profiles aren't new to the game, Safari's are different. Profiles on other browsers are usually meant for other people -- family members or guests -- who would be sharing the same computer as you, or at least the same browser. Safari's browsing profiles are more targeted at your own browsing experience, with Apple showcasing profiles for "School" and "Home". Though, if you want to use Safari on a shared computer, you can still create separate profiles for each user.

If you want to set up Profiles on Safari, it's easy to do. All you need to do is open Safari, click Safari in the menu bar and then click Create Profile (this will change to Manage Profile after you create your first profile) -> Start Using Profiles .

When creating a new profile, you'll need to give it a name (optionally you can pick an icon and color for your profile) and select whether you want to create a new folder for bookmarks or use one of your pre-existing bookmark folders for the new profile.

After you've created your profile, you can switch between your Safari profiles by clicking the box at the top next to the search bar that says the name of the profile you're currently browsing on.

Web apps on your Dock

Before MacOS Sonoma, if a favorite app of yours wasn't available to download on your Mac, you couldn't access it via an app icon in the Dock. With Sonoma, that's not quite true anymore. If you have a favorite website, you can now create a web app version of it you can place in your dock. This allows you to open the website and use it separately from the Safari browser -- think of Safari's new web apps like bookmarks on steroids.

While the web app may look and behave like its webpage equivalent on Safari, there are differences. A web app doesn't share browsing history, cookies, website data, or settings with Safari, Apple said. Everything stays in the web app.

It's easy to set up web apps on your dock. Go to the website you want to turn into a web app in Safari, then just go to File > Add To Dock . Alternatively, you can click the Share button, which looks like a square with an arrow coming out of the top, and then select Add to Dock .

After you've selected Add to Dock you are good to go. You can tinker with some settings, like the name of the app, but otherwise, you're all set. If you want to change the settings in your web app, all you'll need to do is open the app, click the app's name in the menu bar and then click Settings .

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Google to Fix Bug That Disables Safari AMP Search Results on iOS 15 Devices

A bug in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is preventing Safari from loading AMP links for Google search results, but the issue is not intentional and Google is preparing a fix that's set to be released in the near future.

As he noted, Safari's Google search results do not include AMP links on devices running iOS 15, but AMP content still loads in iOS 14 and in other browsers like Chrome for iOS. Johnson wondered whether Google had decided to disable AMP in iOS 15 due to the prevalence of Safari extensions that feature AMP-blocking features.

It's a bug specific to iOS 15 that we're working on. We expect it will be resolved soon. — Danny Sullivan (@dannysullivan) October 6, 2021

For those unfamiliar with AMP, it stands for "Accelerated Mobile Pages" and it is a feature that's designed to make webpages load faster on mobile devices. AMP pages are cached, allowing them to be presented to users more quickly, but it's something that is not always popular with users because some website features are disabled when AMP is used.

When Google does re-implement AMP links, iOS 15 Safari extensions like Amplosion are available to redirect AMP links to standard webpages.

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Is Safari And Google The Same?

Owning an iPhone, Android smartphone, Mac or PC, you most likely have come across the words “Safari” and “Google” at some point in time.

Safari and Google are two of the most recognized browsing and search engine platforms on the entire internet.

So is Safari and Google the same?

Safari is a web browser that is owned and operated by Apple. Google is a search engine that is powered by Google under parent company Alphabet, and can be used within the Safari web browser. Google Chrome is also a web browser like Safari, but differs in that it is owned and operated by Google.

There are also a range of features that makes Safari and Google Chrome different from each other, as well as a few that are quite similar.

Read on below as I cover in more detail on what sets Safari and Google Chrome apart from each other, and which might be the better web browsing option for your devices.

Is Safari A Search Engine?

You might be thinking that since Google is known as the place where you search for queries on the internet that Safari has search engine capabilities too.

Actually, in turns out that Safari is just a web browser, and nothing but.

This means that you can use Safari as a platform that goes directly to websites, or to other search engines, but does not actually search for any terms on the internet by itself.

In fact, it is very common to see Apple device owners going to the Google search engine through Safari, since that is the iOS mobile and OS X desktop web browser that’s provided for Apples right out of the box.

There are also other search engines that can be accessed through the Safari web browser, including Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Yahoo!.

How To Set Default Search Engine For Safari

Depending on if you are using an iOS Apple device, such as an iPhone or iPad, or if you’re on a MacBook Air with the OS X Mac operating system, the process to set the default search engine is slightly different each way.

Here is how to set the default search engine for Safari on iPhone and iPad with iOS:

Find the Settings app inside your Home screen, or search for it by swiping down (or to the left) and typing in ‘Settings’ the search bar up top.
Once you are in Settings, scroll down and tap on the Safari option.
You will then find a whole host of settings to adjust your Safari experience. Look for the Search Engine option and determine if that is the desired one you want.
If the search engine by default isn’t the provider that you want, tap the Search Engine bar and choose from the list of available options, including Google, Yahoo, Bing, and DuckDuckGo.
Tap to check your desired search engine and you’re all set. Safari will now default to that search engine anytime you type a query into the address bar.

If you are using OS X, the process is a little different. Here’s how to set the default search engine from Safari for Mac desktop and MacBook Pro:

Open Safari from the Menu Bar and Click on the Safari option along the very top menu of your screen.
From the dropdown menu, choose the Preferences option.
Click on Search.
You will now find the chosen default search engine next to the Search Engine label.
If you’d like to change the default search engine, click on the Search Engine dropdown menu and choose from the list of available options, including Google, Yahoo, Bing, and DuckDuckGo.
Click to confirm your desired search engine and you’re all set. Safari will now default to that search engine anytime you type a query into the address bar.

Tip: If your are running the same iCloud account on your iOS and OS X devices, once you choose a default search engine for Safari the option should sync across all of your devices. There’s no need to change it on both the mobile and desktop Apple operating systems, just on one or the other.

What’s The Difference Between Safari And Google Chrome?

Safari and Google Chrome are similar in that they are both web browsers that can allow you to surf the internet from your mobile and desktop devices.

Safari and Google Chrome can also access the same search engines from within them, such as Google (the search engine), Bing, Yahoo, and DuckDuckGo.

One other similarity is that Safari and Google Chrome can sync information such as favorite websites, bookmarks and history across all devices that share the same Apple iCloud or Google accounts.

Okay… I guess the iCloud and Google part makes them different, but the general concepts are the same!

But there are many differences between Safari and Google that set them apart. Here’s how:

Support and Development: Safari is a web browser supported and developed by Apple, while Google Chrome is a web browser supported by Google under parent company Alphabet.
Coding: For those that are more tech-inclined, Google Chrome uses a V8 Javascript engine, while Safari uses another kind of engine called LLVM JIT that uses Just-In-Time Javascript compiling.
Operating System Compatibility: Safari can be used natively only on Mac and iOS devices (and Android with some not-recommended emulating). Google Chrome works on Mac, iOS, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS for Chromebook, and Android. Suffice to say, Google Chrome is available on a lot more operating systems than Safari.
Extensions: Google Chrome has more open, and therefore a lot more, extensions than Safari, therefore, having more add-on support.
Nativeness: Safari is native on iOS and OS X devices, while Google Chrome is native on Android and Chrome OS devices.
Sync: Chrome can sync to any device that is signed on to the same Google account, including Android, Chrome OS, Apple iOS and OS X devices. Safari, on the other hand, only sync with iOS and OS X with the same iCloud account.
Reader View: Safari supports Reader View, an option that strips web pages of visual distraction and leaves just the words in clear, easy to read font. Chrome does not come with a Reader View.
Customizability: Google Chrome has one of the easiest and most fun ways to change themes, buttons, and menu bars. Safari only has a Dark or Light theme.

As you peruse through the internet using each web browser, you’ll notice small differences in the feel and visuals between them as well, such as active and previous downloads appearing at the top corner Safari versus along the bottom for Chrome.

Is Chrome Better Than Safari?

Google Chrome and Safari are similar in many ways. After all, they are both primarily web browsers. But there are also tons of things that set them apart as well.

Depending on the devices that you are using, your preferences, and what developer platform you use more, will weigh heavily on this “who’s better than who” battle.

For instance, if you are a writer, business, or shopper that uses add-ons that only Google Chrome supports, then you will find yourself using that web browser much more often. If that is the case, you’ll most likely have a Google account associated with that browser which can save all of your information and sync across all devices that are on the same Google sign on.

But be sure to bring your charger with you if you prefer to use Chrome on a MacBook Pro or iPhone. The browser is known to use a significant amount of energy on Apple devices, especially when there’s multiple add-ons and tabs that are open.

That’s one area where Safari leads. If efficient and long battery life is what you are after, and you also own a ton of Apple devices around the house or business, then you will appreciate how far Safari has come to ensuring that browsing takes up as little battery juice as possible.

Safari and Apple go hand in hand like two peas in a pod. Just like how MacBooks , Mac desktops, Apple Watches, AirPods, and PowerBeats Pros work seamlessly together inside its own ecosystem. Apple makes sure that Safari runs smoothly and efficiently on iOS and OS X devices, and nothing but.

Which is most likely the reason why there isn’t wide open availability for Android, Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS.

Where Apple fortifies its moat around the Safari castle, Google’s Chrome web browser can sync information across Android, Windows, and Apple devices.

Google’s other apps like Maps, Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail can all work together under the same Google account, and Chrome only makes that sync more seamless since it’s developed to handle its own applications.

Safari can also access Google applications, but are not synced across iCloud devices unless they are signed on to the same Google account. So the favor sways towards Chrome in this case.

Do you get bored of looking at the same menu bars, home screens, and buttons on your web browser all the time?

Or do you prefer a sleek, streamlined look and feel?

Depending on which you prefer will influence you towards Chrome or Safari, as Google has opened the customizing gates wide open for people to download and change tons of themes any way they want to on Chrome.

So much so that there’s even a storefront that lets you pick and choose from a host of available themes that artists have already created, which feature all different kinds of wallpapers, colors, and sounds.

Safari is more streamlined in that it only offers a Dark or Light theme, with no option to alter the colors or home screen wallpaper. However, according to Cuddy , Safari is known to provide more consistent iPhone activity in places like medical work environments.

There are tons of advantages and disadvantages to using Safari or Google Chrome, and it’s heavily based on a users preferences, current devices, and home and business needs.

How Do I Switch From Safari To Chrome On The iPhone and Mac?

At the time of this post, Apple currently does not have an option to choose Google Chrome as the default web browser on any of its devices.

However, if you want to try and switch over to the Google ecosystem with its Chrome web browser, there is a way that makes the process easier:

First, be sure to download the Google Chrome app here from the App Store so that you can access the web browser from an iPhone or iPad.
Next, if you have a Mac device like the new MacBook or Mac desktop, you can download the Chrome application from their website here .
With the apps downloaded on all of your devices, open and sign on to each using a new or existing Google account.
Now that the same Google account is used across all of your Mac and iOS devices, you can now sync Chrome’s information.
Bonus: Sign in to your other Google apps, such as Maps and Docs, with the same Google account so that syncing across devices becomes even more seamless.

With Google Chrome downloaded and installed, you will have to manually open the application each time you wish to browse the internet, since Apple doesn’t have the option to make Chrome the default browser.

But even if a link pops up on another browser, you can copy and paste it to Chrome and continue surfing on it as the preferred browser.

What Other Browsers Can I Use Instead Of Safari?

There really is no shortage of browsers to choose from as an alternative to Safari.

There are two other somewhat popular options that Mac and iOS users browse on instead of Safari, which are Mozilla Firefox and Opera from Opera Software.

These two platforms are known to be upgraded on a continuous basis and are updated all the time by each developer so that their benchmark performances achieve better and better results.

Microsoft also has their own web browser, called Edge. But it’s not supported for use on iOS devices. Edge integrates seamlessly with Microsoft’s apps such as Office 365 and Outlook, as well as Xbox accounts, all powered by the Azure cloud.

However, since development and support is favored towards Microsoft devices, its best use is on the Windows platform.

What Is Safari?

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Safari web browser is the default for the iPhone , iPad, and macOS , first released by Apple in 2003 and briefly offered on Windows from 2007 to 2012. The popularity of the Safari browser exploded with the iPhone and the iPad, and currently has about a 54% market share of mobile browser usage in the United States.

In most ways, Safari is like any other popular browser. Users can browse websites, bookmark favorites, and open multiple sites in tabs. Built using the WebKit engine, Safari was one of the first web browsers to support the new HTML 5 standard. It was also one of the first browsers to have support for Adobe Flash turned off by default, with the mobile versions of Safari having never supported Flash .

Safari on Mac OS is currently on version 11.1, which includes an upgrade to Intelligent Tracking Prevention. This feature helps prevent a specific website from tracking pages browsed on other websites, a process called 'cross-site tracking. Safari on iOS shares its version with the iOS version, which is currently on 12.1.

What Makes Safari Stand out From Other Web Browsers?

While you might have trouble spotting the differences between Google Chrome, Apple's Safari, or Microsoft Edge at first glance, the Safari browser has some key features that help separate it from the pack, including the ability to format articles for easier reading.

iCloud Tab Browsing . This feature automatically syncs open tabs across devices with the same iCloud account. You can view a list of all tabs open on your MacBook while using Safari on the iPhone or iPad. It's similar to Chrome's bookmark sharing but doesn't require logging in.
Sharing . The Safari app has a built-in share button that enables users to quickly share a website through messaging, email, or social media such as Facebook or Twitter. The coolest feature is the ability to share a site directly with another nearby iPhone, iPad, or Mac using AirDrop.
Reader View . Safari can detect articles and present them in a format that strips out navigation and advertisement in favor of a more readable view. This view is especially great for websites that load new windows as you scroll or become unreadable on an iPhone or iPad because of navigation.
Energy Efficient . While iMacs are great desktop computers, Apple is primarily a laptop and mobile device provider. Safari proves this by being extremely energy efficient, buying you precious minutes, and sometimes even hours of extra use compared to Chrome, Firefox, and other popular browsers.

What Are Safari's Deficits?

The Safari web browser has a lot going for it, especially for those who are rooted in the Apple ecosystem and own a Mac along with an iPhone or iPad. However, it's not all roses and butterflies:

Limited Plugin Support. Safari supports Extension, but the plugins available for Safari lag behind those available for Chrome.
Exclusive to Apple . While it's possible to run Safari on Linux and it was briefly supported on Windows, Safari is primarily a web browser made to run on Apple hardware. You can't run it on Android smartphones or tablets, and you should avoid the Windows version because Apple no longer supports it with critical security updates.
No Tab Icons . Favicons are essentially icons for websites. And while browsers like Google Chrome use these icons in tabs to help differentiate browser tabs and help the user pick out the one they want, Safari doesn't include them on tabs.

Safari Alternatives

While Safari is the default browser for iOS and Mac, users can download a wide range of browsers on either platform. The Mac supports Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi, and many other web browsers, while iPhone and iPad users can download Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and even Microsoft Edge.

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Google Chrome updated with a controversial Safari-like feature

When Apple introduced iOS 15, one of the changes they made was to move the address bar in Safari to the bottom of the app instead of leaving it at the top. Initially there was a lot of backlash as it was an unfamiliar design that users had to get accustomed to, but if you’ve gotten used to it and actually prefer it, you’re in luck.

This is because if Safari is not your browser of choice, Google has issued a new update for Chrome on iOS where it gives users the option of moving the address bar to the bottom of the screen similar to Safari. This means that you get to enjoy all the perks and features of Chrome with a UI that’s similar to Safari.

According to Google, it seems that many iOS users actually love having the address bar at the bottom because apparently it has been a “highly requested feature”. In a way it makes sense because as our phones get larger, being able to reach the top of your screen one-handed can be difficult for those with smaller or average-sized hands.

Having the URL at the bottom makes it easier for users to use the app, and if you don’t like it, you don’t have to switch as you will still have the option of keeping things the way they are. On a personal note, I’ve gotten used to the URL at the bottom and it’s actually a lot more comfortable to use. We’re not sure if Google will eventually bring the feature to Android users so we’ll have to wait and see.

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Safari Review

Safari is Apple's native browser for Mac and iOS. The browser marketplace has become pretty competitive, and there are a host of other browser options you could use instead of Safari. But the question is, should you? Read our Safari review to find out.

All Mac and iPhone users will be familiar with Safari — it’s Apple’s native web browser and has been around since 2003. Apple has taken Safari through 15 major updates, but that’s not to say it’s the best browser out there. After all, the browser market is a competitive one. Should Safari be the go-to for Apple users? Well, read our Safari review to decide.

There’s a lot we like about Safari — both on Mac and iPhone. It’s straightforward to use, integrates well with Apple’s applications and looks sleek and crisp. However, Safari is far from perfect, with the lack of browser extensions being a particular weakness.

Key Takeaways:

Safari is the native browser for Mac and iOS devices. It’s got a clean design and is straightforward to use.
Safari ranks pretty high for privacy and security, but it lacks the customizable features and add-ons that you get with other browsers.
The big win for Safari is its integration capabilities. It syncs effortlessly across your Apple devices and you can use Apple Pay in-browser.

Ultimately, our take on Safari is that it depends on what you need. If you’re a lover of Apple devices who wants to browse the web for fun and research purposes, then Safari is probably enough. However, if you’re looking for a personalized, customized and enhanced web browsing experience, you may want to consider other providers.

Let’s get into the Safari browser review. One more thing: Safari is only available on the iOS operating system. If you’re a Microsoft Windows or Chromebook user, we advise you stop reading now and check out our list of the best browsers instead.

Cloudwards completed a fresh review of Safari. Since our last review, Safari has updated its design, but its features remain unchanged. Testing: MacBook running OS Monterey and an iPhone running iOS 14.8.1.

Safari feels intuitive to use and covers the basics well. However, it lacks the features and vast extension libraries of its competitors.

Safari is pretty secure because it uses Google’s Safe Browsing database to protect you from phishing and malware. It also automatically blocks suspicious websites and pop-ups by default.

This depends on your needs. If you’re looking to add a range of extensions to your browsing experience, or are particularly security conscious, you’ll be better off with Google Chrome. However, if you are an avid Apple fan and want a fast, seamless user experience across all your Apple devices, Safari won’t disappoint.

Safari isn’t outdated in our view. It offers a range of elements that make it perfect for day-to-day browsing needs.

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Safari encourages continuity. One of its standout features is the fact that, if you’re an iPhone, iPad and Mac user, you can work seamlessly across your Apple devices. This is because Safari takes advantage of iCloud syncing features. Essentially, rather than storing data locally on your device, Safari stores your data in the cloud.

If you’re signed in with your Apple ID across your Apple devices, you can switch from device to device without your browser session being interrupted (to an extent). For example, you can favorite a web recipe on your phone and then access it on your Mac.

We also like that you can sync passwords across your devices — although, this isn’t actually down to Safari, but Apple’s iCloud Keychain software.

While this interoperability is a definite benefit, it has its limitations. Sure, favorite websites and bookmarks transfer, but you can’t sync your settings or open tabs across devices.

Features on Mac

Safari covers the essentials well for Mac devices. It has a sleek, minimalist design and is intuitive to use on a desktop. While there are customization features, they’re kind of muted and hard to find.

In the right-hand corner of the browser start page, you’ll find a settings icon that enables you to lightly edit the appearance of your start page — whether you view your favorites, privacy report and so on. You can also upload your own background image from the start page.

These few features are pretty basic — and so is the functionality of the desktop browser. While it’s good for basic browsing, if you want to harness the power of a library of extensions, Safari falls short.

That’s not to say that Apple doesn’t offer extensions for Safari. It does, but the library certainly isn’t as vast as open-source competitors like Firefox ( read our full review of Firefox here).

There are big names in the Apple extension store that are perfect for consumer browsing — we were able to install well-known favorites like Honey, 1Password and Grammarly. However, a lot of Safari’s extensions are, well, built for Safari. Apple’s app store has a bias to it, whereby a lot of the extensions are available only for Safari.

If you’re an Apple devotee, there’s nothing to worry about — especially if you’re a family of Apple users. We like that the company has robust parental control settings that are easy to customize.

Parents can easily configure a secure browsing experience for their children without having to download any extensions. We have a comprehensive guide on how you can set parental controls on iPhones and iPads.

On Mac, for example, you can do this by clicking “system preferences” and then the screen time icon. Once on this page, you can select controls relating to app restrictions, content restrictions and downtime.

Features on iOS

Safari is also solid on iOS, although it lacks the wow factor of competitor home screens like Google Chrome. While the Chrome mobile app, for example, automatically shows you the latest trending news on the home screen, Safari opens up as a gray, static canvas of your favorite websites and frequently visited pages.

We don’t want to imply that this is a bad thing, though. It all depends on what you’re after from your mobile browsing experience. Moreover, iOS shines in its syncing and communication capabilities. If you see a website or article you like, you can easily share it with your phone contacts in just a couple of clicks across applications like WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.

You can also easily bookmark iCloud tabs, add them to favorites and save them to your home screen with a single tap for later use.

Ease of Use

Safari’s interface is a bit like Marmite — you either love it or you hate it. Mac devotees will likely find Safari intuitive to use, but that’s partially due to previous experience with Safari. Because it comes preloaded on Apple products, there’s no learning curve.

For Chrome users, the Safari start page could be a little jarring. Gone are the bells and whistles of a center-space search bar and the latest news stories. Instead, you’re greeted with a minimalist gray interface featuring your reading list, favorite pages and a block of your most visited sites.

Ease of Use on Mac

Safari’s user interface is pretty easy to get your head around. The address bar is at the top of the screen, and your tabs appear underneath it in chronological order. Above the address bar, you can find all the usual suspects that you’d expect from a browser, like your history, bookmarks and edit options.

One nice feature is the “tab overview” function in the top right-hand corner, which zooms you out of your tabs so you can see all your sites at a high level. If you’re someone who uses lots of research tabs for school or work, this is really handy.

Another slightly hidden feature of Safari for Mac is the tab group feature. In the top left-hand corner of the Safari screen, you’ll see a page icon. Click this and a panel will appear on the left-hand side of your page. From this panel, you can create tab groups, where you can save a group of web pages to be opened at a later date.

Ease of Use on iOS

It’s a similar story on iOS. The layout of Safari for mobile devices is intuitive and simple, with a search engine function embedded at the top of the homepage. The one downside of Safari on iOS is that tab management is a little clunky.

Every time you open a new tab, it gets added to a card deck tab list, which can easily become overwhelmingly long if you’re not careful about closing tabs that you no longer use.

While apps like Chrome will let you know how many tabs you have open, it’s a bit of a guessing game with Safari and it’s easy to lose track if you click links with websites that open new tabs.

Safari offers a private browsing option that’s super easy to find — we would say easier to find than in its mobile app competitors. By tapping the “open new tab” option, you’ll automatically see a “private” browsing option in the bottom left-hand corner of your mobile screen.

Safari’s Integration With Apple Devices

So far, Safari seems to be doing OK in the browser game, but Apple really makes up for things when it comes to its native browser’s integration capabilities. Apple Pay, for example, is one of the best features of using Apple. With macOS expMonterey on a relatively new MacBook Pro, we can use Safari to pay for transactions with a quick and effortless touch ID feature.

It’s a similar picture on iPhone, where Safari and face ID combine for an effortless checkout experience. Of course, this functionality depends on the e-commerce website you visit. Not all merchants offer Apple Pay, but it is a nice touch when they do.

Saying this, we’re also aware that most browsers give you the option to save your credit card details, but there is something glitzy about the touch ID and face ID capabilities of Safari and Apple Pay that appeals — even if it is slightly gimmicky.

We also like that Safari enables you to effortlessly email or call a website you’ve visited by clicking these details. On iOS, you’ll be able to immediately call the number; on Mac, the email address will open up in Apple Mail.

Performance

Safari’s performance is, for the most part, superb on both Mac and iOS. We tested Safari’s speed, compared to Chrome on Mac, to see how it performed.

We used BrowserBench’s trio of tests — Speedometer 2.0, JetStream 2 and MotionMark — each of which analyzes a different aspect of the browser. Read our review of the fastest browsers here.

We performed the tests on a MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and an Intel Core i5 CPU running at 2 GHz. It’s worth noting that the strength of your internet connection can impact the browser speed, so keep that in mind when reviewing the results, which were as follows.

Benchmark Test Results

With Speedometer, Chrome came up tops. Its reading was 122.05, compared to Safari’s 113.8. This means Chrome is the faster option, but Safari is still pretty speedy. The difference is negligible and we haven’t noticed it with either browser.

On JetStream, Chrome came in at 118.675, with Safari taking a slight lead with a reading of 125.705. This indicates that Safari is solid for handling more complex JavaScript workloads.

However, with MotionMark, which tests the graphics capabilities of the browser, Safari’s result was 356.31, while Chrome’s was 403.6. MotionMark is all about testing the user experience — how a browser responds and performs in terms of graphics and responsiveness.

Safari’s Improved Performance on Apple Devices

While Chrome takes the lead here, we have to say that we haven’t noticed a clear difference in the user experience while using Chrome compared to Safari. Although, if you’re into gaming on your browser, you may find Chrome preferable.

So, while Chrome may be faster, Safari’s performance is still excellent. From an efficiency perspective, Safari is also better than other browsers that are based on Chromium (take a look at our Chromium review ). This is because of Safari’s lightweight design, which means it needs less RAM than other providers.

This difference is exemplified the most by tab usage. If you’re familiar with the MacBook Pro “fan whir,” then be wary of opening too many Chrome tabs at once.

While we can open an unlimited number of Safari tabs without experiencing the whir, if we open too many Chrome tabs, it will trigger the Mac’s fan. If you want more on the battle of Chrome vs Safari, read our full review .

Safari isn’t bad in terms of security, but it’s not amazing either. While the browser uses Google’s Safe Browsing database to prevent phishing and malware, its pop-up ad blocker seems to fall short.

We’ve visited many news websites and found that ads have interrupted our browsing experience. We’d recommend downloading an additional pop-up ad blocker extension to impede this.

Another thing to bear in mind is that Safari’s updates are few and far between. While competitor search engines like Google Chrome mandate security updates roughly every two to three weeks, Safari security updates are less frequent at anywhere between four and six weeks.

These security updates tend to contain critical patches that correct vulnerabilities in the browsing software. Left too long without a patch, cybercriminals could take advantage of these security weaknesses, which is why we recommend using the best VPN for Safari .

Finally, as noted earlier, Safari’s integration with Apple devices makes password management super simple. You don’t need to install an extra password manager; Safari automatically stores your passwords in the iCloud Keychain.

As an added bonus, Safari also features dark web monitoring. This alerts you if your password or email address has appeared in a data breach, and asks you to change the password.

Hidden in Safari’s “preferences” section are a range of basic privacy features that are automatically enabled, such as tick-box options to prevent cross-site tracking, hide your IP address and block all cookies.

Safari doesn’t boast these features. You have to look to find them. but it’s encouraging to know that they are enabled by default, as opposed to users having to opt in for better privacy.

On your start page, you’ll even see a feature called “privacy report,” which highlights how Apple’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention functionality has identified and blocked website trackers from tracking you.

Safari Browser Review: The Verdict

Ultimately, Safari is a robust browser choice for both iOS and Mac users. If you’re a big Apple fan, then using Safari makes sense for basic browsing — especially given its seamless integration with other Apple functions like iCloud and Apple Pay.

However, if you’re looking for high degrees of customization and personalization, then Safari’s minimalist interface and handful of extensions will feel limiting.

We’d love to know what you think of Safari. How do you think it compares to other browsers? Is Safari your go-to browser, and if so why? Let us know in the comments! Thank you for reading.

I myself like Safari a lot, the fact its integrated with Mac OS and IOS is actually a big plus for me. Ads have never really bothered me, and Apple does include cross site blocking now in Safari 13. In Mac OS Safari hands down beats any other browser in conserving battery life.

Safari is a blazing fast and system efficient browser. But a major downside with it is Bookmarks bar. I for one hope that it one day support favicons only on the bar. On Chrome i can only have icons and no text. Safari does not allow this which is tragic.

Safari has got to be the absolute worst browser in the world! Constantly shutting off say a problem occurred. I would not give a plug nickel for the entire mess

I find this review very wrong. For starters, maybe use the actual 2020 Safari (included on iOS 14 and Big Sur beta) when you say it’s updated to 2020 when it only gets a major update every year. Security is actually pretty good and privacy is the best. You get tracker blocking, 3rd party cookies blocking and apple had the best privacy practices. If a security threat comes out, they’ll update the browser faster, OBVIOUSLY. This is the easiest browser to use, and I find it weird you consider TOR to be easier. iCloud Keychain is 100% integrated with the browser and has great features like notifying you when there’s a data breach. You can now add a wallpaper to the start page, and add or remove categories from it. There are great ad blockers for Safari, just because there are few doesn’t mean they aren’t good. You mention here that tabs aren’t synced, well they are, it’s called iCloud tabs and you can access it through the tabs menu. Everyone uses google anyways but you can change writhing those 4. If you want more, you can type that websites name then what you want to say. For example, “Twitter The daily show and an option will show up saying “search Twitter for daily show”. You can also make it so the start page is a specific website. Safari performed very well indeed, but the best is its smoothness. I can clearly see you used this for 10 minutes and called it a day. This article is very biased

Thank you. You are spot on. I tried all these browsers but they don’t come close to safari in all aspects.

Google Chrome is far more better than Safari. Sorry.

As a developer, Safari is absolutely garbage-tier. It’s almost impossible to test properly without an actual Apple device. The ios version still doesn’t support many css grid features properly, and it handles videos like trash. It is a poorly optimized, obsolete browser that often feels like Internet Explorer. Stay away.

Safari only works with Apple devices so why would you want to test it on non-apple devices?

I WANT to love Safari as I want to love all Apple. Itunes/Imusic have DEFINITELY lost me and now Safari is headed down the same road. The fact that I cannot turn off Google Ads, drives me nuts. There are things I love about Safari, but I’m absolutely tired of browsers shoving ads at me. ENOUGH. Safari will let you shut off popups (with Adblock and some other extensions), but it still shows me a big Google ad across the top of top news sites. Done. Same with Chrome- less private than Safari, at least Chrome lets me shut off ads, but I don’t want to be tracked so I can be marketed to on other sites. I’m done with that. AND Safari on my iphone (granted, it’s an old one) constantly reloads the site so I can’t read a darned article. It’s maddening. I’ve switched to Brave and it’s actually the best browser experience I’ve had. Apple- REMOVE the google ads and I’ll come back, but not until.

I WANT to love Safari as I want to love all Apple. Itunes/Imusic have DEFINITELY lost me and now Safari is headed down the same road. The fact that I cannot turn off Google Ads, drives me nuts. There are things I love about Safari, but I’m absolutely tired of browsers shoving ads at me. ENOUGH. Safari will let you shut off popups (with Adblock and some other extensions), but it still shows me a big Google ad across the top of top news sites. Done. Same with Chrome- less private than Safari, at least Chrome lets me shut off ads, but I don’t want to be tracked so I can be marketed to on other sites. I’m done with that. AND Safari on my iphone (granted, it’s an old one) constantly reloads the site so I can’t read a darned article and it’s due to ad software. It’s maddening. I’ve switched to Brave and it’s actually the best browser experience I’ve had. Apple- REMOVE the google ads and I’ll come back to Safari, but not until.

Awful experience since 6 months ago or so. It is so slow to open new tabs I had to switch on google Chrome. Adds up to bad opinion on so dirt prone new Macbook materials and bad updates experience. Seems to me Apple is not what it used to be and more and more just hype.

Doesn’t work for most biometric or other authentication on iOS. Seems like safari is ages behind chrome and other browsers. Apple needs to get it together and support standard web features like camera access and dragging and dropping within html5 tables instead of expecting every website to bend over backwards for their browser.

Well, your sort of stuck with Safari on IOS or should I say all browsers are stuck using Safari’s WebKit engine. Sort of Apple’s way of leveling the field or Safari. Unfortunately Safari is limited to Apple OS so the ideal of a cross platform browser is critical for many who use different devices and want a browser that works on all of them. I also find Safari has far more compatibility issues at times then a Chromium based browser. I think WebKit faces the same challenges as Trident Engine that Microsoft used, and Gecko that Mozilla uses for Firefox. Web developers mainly focus on Chromium and ignore the other more obscure engines. Obviously, Microsoft figured his out adopting Chromium for its Edge browser. Apple may need to rethink Safari and how its relationship is to the web?

I love Safari! However,I have a problem going into Safari when I updated something on my iPhone

Safari 16.0 does not update websites that has been just updated by myself. It shows web page that was downloaded initially.

After the update, Safari doesn’t load on my homepage. I work back & forth and need it located in my dock & minimize on my homepage.

I like Safari it suits me

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Google Chrome just borrowed a controversial Safari feature on the iPhone

If you use google chrome on your iphone you can now move the address bar to the bottom of the screen for the very first time, just like safari..

Google's Chrome web browser is available for download from the App Store for those who would prefer to use that than the Safari browser that ships with the iPhone. And now they have a new feature to use that borrows heavily from that incumbent browser.

Google has announced that its latest Chrome for iPhone update includes the option to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen for the first time. That's a feature that could be of huge benefit to people who like the larger display of devices like the iPhone 15 Pro Max but don't have the biggest of hands. However, for those who prefer to keep the address bar at the top, nothing needs to change.

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This move echoes one that Apple made with its own Safari not that long ago. However, Apple moved the address bar to the bottom for everyone, a move that proved controversial. Ultimately, Apple later chose to allow people to decide for themselves with iPhones now featuring an option that allows people to move the address bar as required.

Google made its announcement via a blog post, saying that it's an option that was borne out of a "highly requested feature" among those who use its browser on iPhones.

The updated Google Chrome is available as a free download right now, and those who have automatic updates enabled may well see that it's already installed on their devices without any input. To change where the address bar lives, just open Chrome's settings and choose the 'address bar' option to pick a location.

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Why Safari is no longer my browser of choice on MacOS - and what I use instead

MacOS is not my go-to platform. For that, I use Linux . However, when I need to mobilize my day (which actually means to go write in another room in the house), I turn to my MacBook Pro. Or, if I'm editing videos, I stand before my iMac and have at it.

On both of those Apple machines, I had been using the built-in Safari browser for years. However, with each passing day, I became more and more frustrated with Safari and wound up having to turn to a different browser as my default.

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Let me explain.

Safari is good but…

Safari is a good browser . It has features that I like (such as great tab management) and it's one of the best options for Apple laptops because it's optimized for MacOS battery life . When I purchased my first MacBook Pro (I think it was 2016), any time I tried to use a different browser, I noticed the battery life dropped dramatically. Because of this, I refused to set a non-Apple browser as my default.

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Things are quite different now and most browsers don't drain the battery nearly as badly as they once did. Of course, that battery drain wasn't totally on the shoulders of those third-party browsers. That first MacBook Pro I purchased simply had unacceptable battery life. Now, it doesn't matter which browser I use, as the battery life on my MacBook Pro (with Apple Silicon) is outstanding.

Beyond what was once a dreadful battery drain, there are two issues with Safari that frustrate me to no end.

The first is how random the browser is when opening links from other apps. Sometimes the app will open the link in the current window I'm using. Other times, the clicked link will open a new window. And it doesn't matter that I've set Safari to always open links from other apps in a new tab…the browser is just too stubborn.

Sure, Safari has a handy Merge Window feature , which makes it possible to merge all open windows into one. But I shouldn't have to do that. If Apple includes a feature to force all links to open in new tabs, it should be honored. Every browser I've ever used on Linux doesn't suffer from this problem, so you'd think Apple could get it right as well.

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But that's not the biggest frustration I regularly experience with Apple Safari.

On a daily basis, I'll be viewing a site and Safari will inevitably pop up the message that the site is using too much memory. When this happens, the site most often reloads (which means I lose my place). Although this seems random, it happens far too often to be acceptable.

To make matters worse, there's nothing that can be done about this. You can't increase the amount of memory Safari uses and you can't block the warning. And because so many sites are very poorly designed and developed, this behavior is not going to stop.

What I use instead

Combine those two issues and you have the making for one very (and regularly) frustrated user. Because of that, Safari is no longer my default browser on MacOS. In it's place is…

The new Opera browser doesn't suffer from the idiosyncrasies of Safari.

Why Opera? First off, Opera has become my default browser on Linux (which I use throughout the day). So it makes perfect sense that it would be my default on MacOS. On top of this, Opera's tab management is even better than Safari's, which is a big win in my eyes. It also doesn't hurt that the recent redesign of Opera makes it perform considerably better than Safari. It also has a better-looking UI and all the features I need.

Even better, it doesn't force reload pages because it believes a site is using too much memory. That means whatever I'm reading or working on won't get interrupted by that ridiculous popup.

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Apple should be able to do better with Safari. But until it does, I cannot continue working with a browser that doesn't work with me.

If you're a MacOS user, I recommend dropping Safari as your default browser and giving Opera a try . It works brilliantly on MacOS and doesn't have those frustrating quirks that inevitably interrupt whatever it is you're doing to remind you that it's not quite up to the job.

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If Safari isn't loading websites or quits on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you can't load a website or webpage, or Safari quits unexpectedly, follow these steps.

Connect to a different network

Try to load a website, like www.apple.com , using cellular data. If you don't have cellular data, connect to a different Wi-Fi network and then load the website.

If you're using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), check your VPN settings . If you have a VPN turned on, some apps or websites might block content from loading.

Restart your device

Turn off your device and turn it on again.

Restart your iPhone

Restart your iPad

Restart your iPod touch

Clear website data

You can clear website data occasionally to improve Safari performance.

Go to Settings > Safari.

Tap Clear History and Website Data.

Tap Clear History and Data to confirm.

Turn on JavaScript

Turn on JavaScript if it's not already on.

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced.

Find the JavaScript feature.

Tap the button to turn on JavaScript.

Get more help

If the issue continues and only affects a certain website or webpage, check if you have Private Relay turned on. You can temporarily turn off Private Relay in iCloud Settings . If Safari still doesn't load websites and you tried all of these steps, contact the website developer for more help.

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Google not working in Safari

Ever since we upgraded to Sierra we've been having massive problems with Google on Safari. About half the time searches from the address bar don't work, and if they're not working it's not possible to access any Google sites.

Problem is happening across three different machines (iMac, two MacBook Pros) which made me wonder whether it's got something to do with either our network settings or our ISP, but Chrome seems to work fine, even when Safari won't, so I think it's a fault with Safari.

I've tried switching off search suggestions in the Preferences but that hasn't helped.

It's also transient but frequent (and incredibly annoying).

Any suggestions appreciated!

macbook pro 2.16ghz, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Oct 21, 2016 12:21 AM

1. Delete Caches.

Close all windows and quit all applications.

Hold "option" key down and click "Go" menu in the Finder menu bar.

Select "Library" from the dropdown.

Library > Caches > com.apple.Safari

Right click the com.apple.Safari file and select "Move To Trash”.

2. Delete Cookies.

Safari > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data...:

Click the “Manage Website Data..” button.

Remove all cookies except ones from Apple, your internet service provider and banks.

You will have to do this couple of times to be effective.

3. Delete com.apple.Safari.plist file and test.

Empty the Trash.

Quit all applications.

Hold the option key down and click the "Go" menu in the Finder menu bar.

Select "Library" from the drop down.

Library > Preferences > com.apple.Safari.plist

Right click on it and select "Move it to Trash".

Restart. Relaunch Safari.

If this doesn’t help, “Put Back” the com.apple.Safari.plist

Right click on the Trash icon in the Dock and select “Open”.

Right click on the com.apple.Safari.plist and select “Put Back”.

Posted on Oct 21, 2016 2:15 AM

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Oct 25, 2016 7:41 AM in response to jamesbradley

Have you tried restarting/resetting the router?

Oct 25, 2016 1:41 PM in response to Eric Root

That occurred to me as well, but it didn't seem to help. Thank you though.

Oct 25, 2016 1:42 PM in response to Eric Root

Sorry for the slow reply - I've been trying each over the weekend. Deleting caches didn't help but deleting the plist files seems to have worked (at least so far). Thank you.

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