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Safari is a web browser developed by Apple Inc. It was first released in 2003 with Mac OS X Panther and has since become the default browser on Apple's macOS, iOS, and iPadOS operating systems. Safari is known for its speed, energy efficiency, and integration with Apple's ecosystem.

History[edit]

Safari was introduced by Apple CEO Steve Jobs at the Macworld San Francisco conference on January 7, 2003. Initially, it was available only for Mac OS X, but a Microsoft Windows version was released in 2007, which was later discontinued in 2012.

Features[edit]

Safari includes several features that enhance the browsing experience:

WebKit Rendering Engine: Safari uses the WebKit engine, which is known for its fast performance and compliance with web standards.
Reader Mode: This feature allows users to read articles without distractions by removing ads and other extraneous content.
iCloud Integration: Safari syncs bookmarks, history, and open tabs across devices using iCloud.
Privacy and Security: Safari includes features like Intelligent Tracking Prevention to protect user privacy and prevent cross-site tracking.
Extensions: Users can enhance Safari's functionality with extensions available from the Mac App Store.

Performance[edit]

Safari is optimized for Apple's hardware, providing fast performance and efficient power usage. It is often praised for its speed and low energy consumption, making it a preferred choice for Mac and iOS users.

Security[edit]

Apple places a strong emphasis on security in Safari. The browser includes features such as:

Sandboxing: Each tab runs in its own sandbox, preventing malicious code from affecting the entire system.
Fraudulent Website Warning: Safari warns users when they visit suspected phishing websites.
Automatic Updates: Security updates are delivered automatically to ensure users are protected against the latest threats.

Compatibility[edit]

Safari supports modern web standards, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. It is designed to work seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem, providing a consistent experience across Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Criticism[edit]

Despite its strengths, Safari has faced criticism for its limited support for certain web technologies and its smaller extension library compared to competitors like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Also see[edit]

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-{{Infobox software
 | name = Safari
-| logo = Safari browser logo.svg
+| logo = [[File:Safari browser logo.svg|64px]]
-| screenshot = Safari screenshot.png
-| caption = Safari running on macOS Big Sur
 | developer = [[Apple Inc.]]
-| released = {{Start date and age|2003|01|07}}
+| released = January 7, 2003
-| programming language = [[C++]]
+| operating_system = [[macOS]], [[iOS]], [[iPadOS]]
-| operating system = [[macOS]], [[iOS]], [[iPadOS]]
 | engine = [[WebKit]]
-| platform = [[ARM architecture|ARM]], [[x86-64]]
+| license = [[Proprietary software]]
-| size =
-| language = Multilingual
-| genre = [[Web browser]]
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-'''Safari''' is a [[web browser]] developed by [[Apple Inc.]] It was first released in 2003 with [[Mac OS X Panther]] and has since become the default browser on [[macOS]], [[iOS]], and [[iPadOS]]. Safari is known for its speed, energy efficiency, and integration with the Apple ecosystem.
+'''Safari''' is a [[web browser]] developed by [[Apple Inc.]] It was first released in 2003 with [[Mac OS X Panther]] and has since become the default browser on [[Apple]]'s [[macOS]], [[iOS]], and [[iPadOS]] operating systems. Safari is known for its speed, energy efficiency, and integration with Apple's ecosystem.
-== History ==
+==History==
-Safari was introduced during the [[Macworld Conference & Expo]] in January 2003 by [[Steve Jobs]]. The browser was initially based on the [[KHTML]] rendering engine, which was later forked by Apple to create the [[WebKit]] engine. WebKit has since become a widely used engine in other browsers, including [[Google Chrome]].
+Safari was introduced by Apple CEO [[Steve Jobs]] at the Macworld San Francisco conference on January 7, 2003. Initially, it was available only for [[Mac OS X]], but a [[Microsoft Windows]] version was released in 2007, which was later discontinued in 2012.
-== Features ==
+==Features==
-Safari includes several features designed to enhance the browsing experience:
+Safari includes several features that enhance the browsing experience:
-* '''[[Reader mode]]''': Simplifies web pages for easier reading.
-* '''[[iCloud]] integration''': Syncs bookmarks, history, and open tabs across Apple devices.
-* '''[[Privacy and security]]''': Includes features like Intelligent Tracking Prevention and sandboxing.
-* '''[[Extensions]]''': Supports a variety of browser extensions available through the [[Mac App Store]].
-== Performance ==
+* '''[[WebKit]] Rendering Engine''': Safari uses the WebKit engine, which is known for its fast performance and compliance with web standards.
-Safari is optimized for performance on Apple hardware. It is known for its fast page loading times and efficient use of system resources. The browser also supports modern web standards, including [[HTML5]], [[CSS3]], and [[JavaScript]].
+* '''Reader Mode''': This feature allows users to read articles without distractions by removing ads and other extraneous content.
+* '''iCloud Integration''': Safari syncs bookmarks, history, and open tabs across devices using [[iCloud]].
+* '''Privacy and Security''': Safari includes features like Intelligent Tracking Prevention to protect user privacy and prevent cross-site tracking.
+* '''Extensions''': Users can enhance Safari's functionality with extensions available from the [[Mac App Store]].
-== Compatibility ==
+==Performance==
-Safari is compatible with macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. It is not officially available for other operating systems, although older versions were once available for [[Microsoft Windows]].
+Safari is optimized for Apple's hardware, providing fast performance and efficient power usage. It is often praised for its speed and low energy consumption, making it a preferred choice for Mac and iOS users.
-== Development ==
+==Security==
-Safari is developed using the [[WebKit]] engine, which is an open-source project. Apple contributes to the development of WebKit, and the engine is used by other browsers and applications.
+Apple places a strong emphasis on security in Safari. The browser includes features such as:
-== See also ==
+* '''Sandboxing''': Each tab runs in its own sandbox, preventing malicious code from affecting the entire system.
+* '''Fraudulent Website Warning''': Safari warns users when they visit suspected phishing websites.
+* '''Automatic Updates''': Security updates are delivered automatically to ensure users are protected against the latest threats.
+==Compatibility==
+Safari supports modern web standards, including [[HTML5]], [[CSS3]], and [[JavaScript]]. It is designed to work seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem, providing a consistent experience across [[Mac]], [[iPhone]], and [[iPad]].
+==Criticism==
+Despite its strengths, Safari has faced criticism for its limited support for certain web technologies and its smaller extension library compared to competitors like [[Google Chrome]] and [[Mozilla Firefox]].
+==Also see==
 * [[Web browser]]
 * [[Apple Inc.]]
 * [[WebKit]]
+* [[iCloud]]
+* [[macOS]]
+* [[iOS]]
 * [[Google Chrome]]
 * [[Mozilla Firefox]]
-* [[Microsoft Edge]]
-== References ==
+{{Apple software}}
-{{Reflist}}
+{{Web browsers}}
-== External links ==
-* [https://www.apple.com/safari/ Official website]
 [[Category:Web browsers]]
 [[Category:Apple Inc. software]]
-[[Category:MacOS web browsers]]
+[[Category:MacOS software]]
-[[Category:IOS web browsers]]
+[[Category:IOS software]]
-[[Category:2003 software]]
-[[Category:Proprietary software]]
-{{Web-browser-stub}}