Safari browser news

Here are some recent news and updates about the Safari browser:

Latest Updates

• Safari 14.1: Apple released Safari 14.1, which includes several security updates, bug fixes, and improvements to the browser's performance and user interface.
• Safari Technology Preview 114: Apple also released Safari Technology Preview 114, which includes experimental features and bug fixes for developers.

New Features

• Tab Groups: Safari 14.1 introduces a new feature called Tab Groups, which allows users to group related tabs together and easily switch between them.
• Improved Performance: Safari 14.1 includes several performance improvements, including faster page loading times and improved responsiveness.
• Enhanced Security: Safari 14.1 includes several security updates, including fixes for vulnerabilities in the browser's JavaScript engine and improved protection against phishing attacks.

Security Patches

• CVE-2021-30692: Apple patched a vulnerability in Safari's WebKit engine that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's device.
• CVE-2021-30693: Apple also patched a vulnerability in Safari's WebKit engine that could allow an attacker to steal sensitive information from a user's device.

Other News

• Safari Market Share: According to StatCounter, Safari's market share has been steadily increasing over the past year, with the browser now accounting for around 20% of the global desktop browser market share.
• Safari on iOS: Apple has been working on improving the Safari browser on iOS devices, including the addition of new features such as a built-in password manager and improved performance.

Upcoming Features

• Safari 15: Apple is expected to release Safari 15 later this year, which will include several new features and improvements, including a redesigned user interface and improved performance.
• WebExtensions: Apple is also working on supporting WebExtensions, a new standard for browser extensions that will allow developers to create cross-browser extensions.