Safari gets a major upgrade in macOS Sequoia — here's everything coming to the "world's fastest browser"
Safari just got better.
macOS Sequoia was announced at WWDC 2024 and is coming to all of the best Macs later this year. Some of the biggest updates you'll find on the brand-new operating system are the ones coming to Safari, Apple's web browser the company claims is the "world's fastest".
With new features that help you browse the web like never before, some users might opt to download the macOS Sequoia beta in order to access everything new Safari has to offer long before the official release later this year.
Here is everything coming to Safari in macOS Sequoia.
Highlights is a new way to discover information while browsing the web and it looks like it could be seriously useful. Housed inside the address bar, Highlights can show you directions, summaries, and relevant links to learn more about a subject without ever leaving the webpage you're looking at.
The summaries addition to Safari can be found throughout the new version found in Sequoia and it could be one of the most useful tools we've seen on macOS in years. Using the power of Apple Intelligence, Safari will now be able to summarize a webpage giving you key information and saving you time if you don't want to scroll all the way to the bottom.
A new Reader
There is a big redesign to Reader in Safari in macOS Sequoia allowing you to get a streamlined view of an article, a table of contents, and a topic summary directly from within the view. Reader is one of the most useful features in Safari and these new additions make it even better, especially if you want an uninterrupted way to consume content on the internet.
Viewer makes videos on Safari better
Viewer on Safari automatically detects when there is a video on a webpage and puts it at the forefront of your experience. Users will have full access to playback controls, including Picture in Picture, bringing a much-improved way to watch videos while browsing the web. It's a really neat feature that we can't wait to try when macOS Sequoia and all these Safari updates come to the best Macs later this year.
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Blazing fast. Incredibly private.
Safari is the best way to experience the internet on all your Apple devices. It brings robust customization options, features powerful privacy protections, and optimizes battery life — so you can browse how you like, when you like. And when it comes to speed, it’s the world’s fastest browser. 1
Privacy is built in.
Safari comes with industry-leading privacy protection technology built in, including Intelligent Tracking Prevention that identifies trackers and helps prevent them from profiling or following you across the web. And Private Browsing adds even more protections, such as locking your windows when you’re not using them. Online privacy isn’t just something you should hope for — it’s something you should expect.
Intelligent Tracking Prevention
Safari stops trackers in their tracks.
What you browse is no one’s business but your own. Safari has built‑in protections to help stop websites and data-collection companies from watching and profiling you based on your browsing activity. Intelligent Tracking Prevention uses on‑device intelligence to help prevent cross‑site tracking and stops known trackers from using your IP address — making it incredibly difficult to learn who you are and what you’re interested in.
Privacy Report
Safari makes it simple to see how your privacy is protected on all the websites you visit. Click Privacy Report in the Safari menu for a snapshot of cross-site trackers currently prevented from profiling you on the website you’re visiting. Or view a weekly Privacy Report to see how Safari protects you as you browse over time.
Browser Privacy
Performance, more with the battery. less with the loading..
With a blazing-fast JavaScript engine, Safari is the world’s fastest browser. 1 It’s developed to run specifically on Apple devices, so it’s geared to make the most out of your battery life and deliver long-lasting power.
Increased performance
We’re always working to make the fastest desktop browser on the planet even faster.
Improved power efficiency
Safari lets you do more online on a single charge.
Up to 4 hours more streaming videos compared with Chrome 3
Up to 18 hours of video streaming 3
Best-in-class browsing
Safari outperforms both Mac and PC browsers in benchmark after benchmark on the same Mac. 4
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JavaScript performance on advanced web applications. 4
Safari vs. other Mac browsers
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Rendering performance of animated content. 4
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4K video streaming
See your favorite shows and films in their best light. Safari supports in-browser 4K HDR video playback for YouTube, Netflix, and Apple TV+. 5 And it runs efficiently for longer-lasting battery life.
Customization
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Safari is more customizable than ever. Organize your tabs into Tab Groups so it’s easy to go from one interest to the next. Set a custom background image and fine-tune your browser window with your favorite features — like Reading List, Favorites, iCloud Tabs, and Siri Suggestions. And third-party extensions for iPhone, iPad, and Mac let you do even more with Safari, so you can browse the way you want across all your devices.
Safari Profiles allow you to separate your history, extensions, Tab Groups, favorites, cookies, and more. Quickly switch between profiles for topics you create, like Personal and Work.
Web apps let you save your favorite websites to the Dock on Mac and to the Home Screen on iPhone and iPad. A simplified toolbar and separate settings give you an app-like experience.
Safari Extensions add functionality to your browser to help you explore the web the way you want. Find and add your favorite extensions in the dedicated Safari category on the App Store.
Save and organize your tabs in the way that works best for you. Name your Tab Groups, edit them, and switch among them across devices. You can also share Tab Groups — making planning your next family trip or group project easier and more collaborative.
Smart Tools
Designed to help your work flow..
Built-in tools create a browsing experience that’s far more immersive, intuitive, and immediate. Get detailed information about a subject in a photo with just a click, select text within any image, instantly translate an entire web page, and quickly take notes wherever you are on a site — without having to switch apps.
Notes is your go-to app to capture any thought. And with the Quick Note feature, you can instantly jot down ideas as you browse websites without having to leave Safari.
Translation
Translate entire web pages with a single click. You can also get translations for text in images and paused video without leaving Safari.
Interact with text in any image or paused video on the web using functions like copy and paste, translate, and lookup. 6
Visual Look Up
Quickly learn more about landmarks, works of art, breeds of dogs, and more with only a photo or an image you find online. And easily lift the subject of an image from Safari, remove its background, and paste it into Messages, Notes, or other apps.
Surf safe and sound.
Strong security protections in Safari help keep you safe. Passkeys introduce a safer way to sign in. iCloud Keychain securely stores and autofills passkeys and passwords across all your devices. Safari also notifies you when it encounters suspicious websites and prevents them from loading. Because it loads each web page in a separate process, any harmful code is always confined to a single browser tab so it won’t crash the entire application or access your data. And Safari automatically upgrades sites from HTTP to the more secure HTTPS when available.
Passkeys introduce a more secure and easier way to sign in. No passwords required.
Passkeys are end-to-end encrypted and safe from phishing and data leaks, and they are stronger than all common two-factor authentication types. Thanks to iCloud Keychain, they work across all your Apple devices, and they even work on non-Apple devices.
Learn more about passkeys
Apple Pay and Wallet make checkout as easy as lifting a finger.
Apple Pay is the easiest and most secure way to shop on Safari — allowing you to complete transactions with Face ID or Touch ID on your iPhone or iPad, with Touch ID on your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, or by double-clicking the side button on your Apple Watch.
Learn more about Apple Pay
With AutoFill, you can easily fill in your previously saved credit card information from the Wallet app during checkout. Your credit card details are never shared, and your transactions are protected with industry-leading security.
Same Safari. Different device.
Safari works seamlessly and syncs your passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. And when your Mac, iOS, or iPadOS devices are near each other, they can automatically pass what you’re doing in Safari from one device to another using Handoff. You can even copy images, video, or text from Safari on your iPhone or iPad, then paste into another app on your nearby Mac — or vice versa.
When you use Safari on multiple devices, your tabs carry over from one Apple device to another. So you can search, shop, work, or browse on your iPhone, then switch to your iPad or Mac and pick up right where you left off.
Save web pages you want to read later by adding them to your Reading List. Then view them on any of your iCloud-connected devices — even if you’re not connected to the internet.
iCloud Keychain securely stores your user names, passkeys, passwords, and credit card numbers and keeps them up to date on your trusted devices. So you can easily sign in to your favorite websites — as well as apps on iOS and iPadOS — and quickly make online purchases.
Designed for developers.
Deep WebKit integration between Mac hardware and macOS allows Safari to deliver the fastest performance and the longest battery life of any browser on the platform, while supporting modern web standards for rich experiences in the browser. WebKit in macOS Sequoia includes optimizations that enable even richer browsing experiences, and give developers more control over styling and layout — allowing for more engaging content.
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iOS 18: What's New With Safari
iOS 18 includes updates for many of Apple's built-in apps, and Safari is no exception. Apple's browser has some useful new features for more quickly getting to the information that you want most from websites.
Highlights detects relevant information on a webpage that you're visiting and surfaces it for you so you can find pertinent details without having to scour a page.
Information that's shown in Highlights depends on the website you're visiting. For stores, hotels, and other places you might want to go to, Safari provides directions. For other websites, you might see links to learn more about people, music, movies, and TV shows.
Reader Mode
Safari updated Reader Mode to provide a table of contents for long articles and also a quick summary of what's on the page.
New Reader Mode options are available in English (Australia), English (Canada), English (Ireland), English (New Zealand), English (South Africa), English (UK), and English (U.S.)
Design Changes
Apple updated the design of the Safari tools that can be accessed through the URL bar. The tool icon is now a box with two lines, and tapping it brings you into full overlay window that's at the bottom of the display.
Apple has also changed the design of the tab management page, with a unified toolbar for separate sections and tab groups.
New Quick Access Options
Some of the features that used to be tucked away in the Share Sheet are now more readily available through the Safari toolbar.
- Add to Favorites
- Add Bookmark
- Add to Quick Note
- Add to Reading List
- Move to Tab Group
- Camera Access
- Microphone Access
- Location Access
- Open Links in Profile
The Page Menu can be edited so that you can customize which tools go in your list of favorites for quicker access.
All of these options are still available through the Share Sheet as well.
Distraction Control
Safari includes Distraction Control , a feature that cuts down on distracting elements on webpages like sign-in windows, cookie preference popups, GDPR notices, newsletter signup banners, autoplay videos, and more.
To use Distraction Control, go to the Page Menu and select Hide Distracting Items. You can select an area on the page that you want to hide, and static content that you select will remain hidden. It is a good way to eliminate the pesky popovers that show up when browsing online stores, reading articles, and more. iPhone , iPad , and Mac users need to opt in to hiding elements on the page, and Apple says that nothing is hidden that is not proactively selected.
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When hiding a cookie banner or GDPR popup with Distraction Control, the function is the same as closing a banner without submitting website preferences at all.
Your Distraction Control settings are on-device and will not sync from device to device, so you will need to hide website elements on each one of your devices. You can use the "Show Hidden Items" option by going to the Safari search field to instantly see all hidden elements on a webpage.
With a new dedicated Passwords app, Safari logins, passwords, and passkeys are filled in automatically if you have your information saved to the app.
Locked Apps
Apps like Safari can be locked and hidden, requiring Face ID or Touch ID authentication to access them. Locking an app goes a step further than the protected private browsing feature that Apple introduced in an earlier version of iOS, as the entire Safari browser can be locked.
For more on the new features that Apple is adding in iOS 18, we have a dedicated iOS 18 roundup .
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How to update the Safari browser on your Mac
Apple has been consistent in updating Safari with new features in the past years, including performance enhancements and some whopping privacy upgrades . The MacOS Monterey update is also giving its browser a new look with Safari 15, a version that includes new web code support for more advanced pages, Passkey support for the iCloud Keychain, highlights to emphasize important information, and a whole lot more.
Step 1: Head to the App Store
Step 2: check your updates, step 3: update safari if available, step 4 (optional): add safari extensions.
If you don’t have automatic updates turned on or are delaying certain updates for your Mac, you may not be able to benefit from the latest features right away. The solution is to manually update Safari itself — and fortunately, it’s quite easy to take care of. Here’s how to do it.
Log into your Mac and go to the App store. You can easily open it by selecting the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the MacOS screen and then select App Store .
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When the App Store first opens, look to the left-side menu. Toward the bottom, you should see a section called Updates . Navigate there to check on the status of available app updates.
The Updates section is divided into several parts depending on the status of your apps. There may be a Pending section for apps that are in queue to be updated but need authorization or more time to complete. There could be an Updates Available section for apps that have available updates that haven’t been started yet. And you may also see a Recently Updated section to check on updates that have been recently applied.
Look for Safari in the Pending or Updates Available sections. If you see it look for a blue Update button to the right of the app. If available, select this to begin your Safari update.
Troubleshooting note: If it looks like something is wrong with Safari, such as a pending update that can’t complete or a notice that says something like Unable to Update Safari , then you should try rebooting your Mac and updating again to see if this helps. If it does not work, you should check on your MacOS updates. If your version of MacOS has fallen behind the latest updates for Safari, it may not be available until you complete a more comprehensive upgrade.
Remember, you can typically use this full MacOS update method to update Safari at any time. However, since a MacOS update requires backing up your data and logging out of everything beforehand, it’s not always a feasible option if you’re in the middle of some long-term work. Updating Safari by itself may be a better option.
If you are excited about a new extension that has recently come to Safari, a standard update won’t include it — you’ll have to add it yourself. In the App Store, select the Categories option in the menu. In the list that appears, select Safari Extensions .
Here, you will be able to view the latest extensions and add them to Safari as you prefer. If you want some ideas, check out our list of the best browser extensions .
Reinstalling Safari
Keep in mind that you can choose to delete Safari entirely. If it looks like Safari has a bug or performance issue, deleting the app and reinstalling it is one method of getting everything up to date while fixing your issue. However, the only way to reinstall Safari this way is to reinstall MacOS altogether. You won’t lose any data, but it will take longer to do, so always be careful when deleting Safari.
A note about Safari on Windows
Yes, you can technically download Safari on Windows. However, since Safari 5, Apple has stopped working on this Windows version of the app, so no updates will be available for it. That also means that security and performance for the Windows version have fallen by the wayside, so we don’t suggest using this app at all.
For more information, you may be interested in checking out our best browsers for Mac , and the best web browsers in general based on their lastest updates!
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Apple has announced a round of new features for Safari at WWDC 2024, and there's a lot of AI involved. We knew it was going to happen eventually -- Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have been trialing and launching new AI features for a while already.
First things first, the new Safari is speedy. On macOS, it's "the world's fastest browser," so we can expect to get some snappy responses when we're searching the web. Apple also claims that Safari can stream video for four hours longer than Google Chrome can manage before depleting your battery.
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It's a good practice to keep your web browser constantly updated for security reasons , but Apple Safari on Mac doesn't have an update button. Here's how to keep Safari updated.
Every year, Apple releases new features for Safari, and you usually install them without realizing it because they're linked to macOS updates that you get in System Preferences.
But because Safari is a browser, Apple often lets you update to the latest version of Safari without installing the next big OS release. For example, while Safari 14.0 came bundled in macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina users can still update to it. Apple also provides regular security updates to older versions of Safari, which is the main reason why we recommend that you keep it updated .
Related: Why You Should Update All Your Software
To update Safari, you'll have to use the Software Update feature in System Preferences. To get there, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
In the menu that appears, choose the "System Preferences" option.
In System Preferences, click "Software Update."
The Software Update panel will show you whether there are any software updates available for your Mac. If there are, you have two choices.
If you want to install the latest operating system along with the latest version of Safari, just click the "Update Now" button and follow the process.
Related: Why You Should Update Your Web Browser
If you only want to install an update to Safari, click "More Info" under the list of available updates to see a detailed list of all updates.
After clicking "More info," a panel will appear listing the updates available for your Mac. Make sure that the "Safari" update is selected, and uncheck "macOS" if you don't want to install a system update along with it. When you're ready, click "Install Now."
After a while, the Safari update will be installed on your Mac.
Once the update process is finished, you can safely quit the System Preferences app using the red Close button in the corner of the window.
Since this process is somewhat confusing and non-obvious, we recommend enabling the auto-update feature to keep Safari and your Mac updated. Good luck!
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To update Safari on Mac:
- Click the Apple logo and select System Settings .
- Go to General and choose Software Update .
- If an update is available, click Update Now to install the latest macOS, which includes the latest version of Safari.
Tried and Tested ✅: The methods and steps mentioned in this article have been tried and tested firsthand by Ojash Yadav on his MacBook Pro M3 and rechecked for errors on Hashir’s MacBook Air M2.
If your Safari is slowing down or freezing, it might be due to an outdated version. I had the same problem, and after updating Safari, everything improved. In this post, I’ll show you how to update it and get your browser running smoothly again.
How to Check the Current Version of Your Safari Browser
Knowing your current version can help you decide if an update is necessary and ensure you’re not missing any new features or security enhancements.
Here’s how to check the current version of your Safari browser:
- Launch Safari on your Mac by clicking the Safari icon in the Dock or the Applications folder.
- Click Safari in the menu bar and select About Safari .
- In the window that pops up, you’ll see the version of Safari you’re currently using. It will be displayed prominently, usually as Version XX.XX.XX (with the Xs representing numbers).
How to Update Safari on Your Mac
The easiest way to get the updated version of Safari on your Mac is via updating your macOS. Here are the steps to update Safari on Mac:
Note: Updating macOS not only upgrades the operating system but also ensures that you have the latest version of Safari and other built-in apps, keeping your system secure and up-to-date.
- Click General and select Software Update .
- Note that the macOS update also includes updating Safari and other apps to the latest version. Click on More Info to learn more about the update.
- Your Mac will check for updates automatically. If your Mac is up-to-date, it will show your current macOS version. But if an update is available, click the Update Now button to download and install it.
How to Update Safari By Turning on Automatic Updates
Keep your Safari updated all the time by turning on automatic updates. This means Safari will update itself, so you always have the latest features and security fixes. Here’s how to enable automatic updates on Mac:
- Click the Apple menu and select System Settings .
- Click General and select Software Update .
- Click the small i icon next to Automatic updates .
- A new window will appear. Toggle on the Download new updates when available switch.
- Enter your Mac password to confirm.
- Once you have made your selections, click Done .
- Now, your Mac will automatically check for and install updates in the background.
Update All Apps at Once
Looking for a quick way to update all your apps, including Safari? MacKeeper’s Update Tracker offers a one-click solution. Just scan for updates, select the apps you want to update, and click Update All . It’s a fast and efficient way to ensure all your apps are up to date.
Update Safari on Your Mac
An updated Safari ensures a seamless and secure browsing experience on your Mac. Here are some more tips to improve your Safari experience:
- If Safari is running slow on Mac , updating it might help prevent performance issues and improve your browsing.
- Safari crashing on your Mac can indicate many underlying issues, like outdated software, malware, or too many extensions.
- You can delete Safari history on your Mac to avoid crashes.
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Update to the latest version of Safari
If a Safari update is available for your device, you can get it by updating or upgrading the operating system on your device.
Get Safari updates for Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro
Safari is included with the operating system of your Apple device. To ensure that you always have the latest version of Safari for that operating system, keep your operating system up to date:
Mac: Update macOS
iPhone: Update iOS
iPad: Update iPadOS
Apple Vision Pro: Update visionOS
Apple no longer offers Safari updates for Windows or other non-Apple operating systems. Safari 5.1.7 for Windows was the last version made for Windows. It was released in 2010 and is now outdated.
If a website says your browser is out of date
If a website says that Safari is out of date even though you're already using the latest version of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, or visionOS, there could be an issue with the website. If you’re sure that you want to use the website, contact the website owner or developer for guidance about how to best use their website.
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The most up-to-date version of Safari is included with the latest version of the operating system for your Apple device. To update Safari on Mac, update macOS. To update Safari on iPhone or iPad, update iOS or iPadOS. To update Safari on Apple Vision Pro, update visionOS.
macOS Sequoia was announced at WWDC 2024 and is coming to all of the best Macs later this year. Some of the biggest updates you'll find on the brand-new operating system are the ones coming to Safari, Apple's web browser the company claims is the "world's fastest".
Safari is the best way to experience the internet on all your Apple devices. It brings robust customization options, features powerful privacy protections, and optimizes battery life — so you can browse how you like, when you like. And when it comes to speed, it’s the world’s fastest browser. 1. Learn how to make Safari your default browser
Apple today released Safari 17, the newest version of the Safari browser. Safari 17 can be downloaded on macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura, and it brings some of the macOS Sonoma features to...
The most up-to-date version of Safari is included with the latest version of the operating system for your Apple device. To update Safari on Mac, update macOS. To update Safari on iPhone or iPad, update iOS or iPadOS.
Apple's browser has some useful new features for more quickly getting to the information that you want most from websites. This guide highlights everything that's new in Safari. Highlights
The MacOS Monterey update is also giving its browser a new look with Safari 15, a version that includes new web code support for more advanced pages, Passkey support for the iCloud Keychain,...
But because Safari is a browser, Apple often lets you update to the latest version of Safari without installing the next big OS release. For example, while Safari 14.0 came bundled in macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina users can still update to it.
Click the Apple logo and select System Settings. Go to General and choose Software Update. If an update is available, click Update Now to install the latest macOS, which includes the latest version of Safari.
Get Safari updates for Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro. The most up-to-date version of Safari is included with the latest version of the operating system for your Apple device. To update Safari on Mac, update macOS. To update Safari on iPhone or iPad, update iOS or iPadOS.