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Apple releases Safari 10 beta for developers
Apple, which is already offering a public "Safari Technology Preview" testing browser that gives developers a place to test some advances in JavaScript and CSS technology, on Thursday unveiled a beta of the forthcoming Safari 10 for developers. The new beta is outside of its normal context within the forthcoming macOS Sierra and its Developer Preview, and works with both OS X 10.10 Yosemite and 10.11 El Capitan. The new browser is said to offer more advanced Extensions, a new Bookmarks sidebar and redesigned History, improved Autofill, and many other new features.
Apple launches seventh Safari Tech Preview beta
As it has done each fortnight, Apple on Wednesday updated its developer-intended Safari Technology Preview, which is an alternative version of the present Safari desktop browser for OS X that offers some advanced -- but still buggy -- JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5 technology that will be incorporated into future versions. The new version, the seventh beta, includes another lengthy list of JavaScript/ECMAScript improvements and support for next-version draft specifications, along with improvements to CSS, Web APIs, the Web Inspector, media handling, and rendering, along with many bug fixes.
Apple updates Safari Technology Preview to beta 6
As it has done each fortnight, Apple on Wednesday updated its developer-intended Safari Technology Preview, which is an alternative version of the present Safari desktop browser for OS X that offers some advanced -- but still buggy -- JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5 technology that will be incorporated into future versions. The new version, the sixth beta, includes another lengthy list of JavaScript/ECMAScript improvements and support for next-version draft specifications, along with improvements to CSS, Web APIs, and media handling.
Apple updates Safari Technology Preview browser to fourth beta
Apple on Wednesday released its fourth beta of its alternative browser, the Safari Technology Preview. The STP can exist alongside the normal Safari release for OS X or can be set as a default for testing, but contains some new components that will find their way into the next major Safari release, expected with OS X 10.12 -- which is likely to be previewed at next month's Worldwide Developer Conference and likely released to the public in the fall. The developer-centric release's latest version fixes some issues with networking that prevented Netflix playback from working properly in some cases, allows non-standard HTTP headers in WebSocket handshakes (which fixes the 1Password extension), and many additional tweaks to JavaScript, CSS, web APIs, the Web Inspector, rendering, and Accessibility.
Safari overtakes IE to become second most popular browser
Apple's Safari browser is now the second most popular browser in the U.S., according to the federal government's Digital Analytics Program (DAP). capturing a 21.9 percent share. It moves ahead of Microsoft's once dominant Internet Explorer, which now drops to third place with a 20.1 percent share. The leading browser is Google's Chrome, which retains the number one spot with a 43.1 percent share.
Apple updates Safari Technology Preview browser
Two weeks to the day after it unveiled a "sneak peek" version of the next iteration of Safari, Apple has updated its Safari Technology Preview browser for public testing. The alternate version of Safari can co-exist with the regular version, but can also be set as the default if users prefer to do so for testing. The update improves many areas from the first release, including CSS, JavaScript, Web APIs, networking, accessibility, media, rendering, the Web Inspector, and other areas.
Apple unveils 'Safari Technology Preview' for next version
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled a new "Safari Technology Preview" version of its default browser, designed to help developers and testers check out improvements and changes in the next major version, which is likely to be included with the future OS X 10.12 (which itself may be renamed later this year). The standalone app, which can be downloaded freely, works alongside the existing Safari, and is able to use bookmarks and favorites inherited from the normal Safari without interference, and even be set as the default browser.
Some iOS 9.3 users affected by web link bug that crashes apps
Tapping web links after installing iOS 9.3 is causing apps to crash for some users, according to complaints surfacing on the Apple Support Communities pages in the last 24 hours. A limited number of users are finding that trying to open links within some pre-installed apps, including Safari, Messages, Mail, and Notes, as well as some third-party software, with the wide array of apps affected by the issue suggesting it is a bug within iOS that Apple needs to address.
Security researchers win $460,000 for attacking browser in Pwn2Own
Hackers and security researchers have earned $460,000 in total in cash prizes, for successfully attacking browsers in the regularly-held Pwn2Own competition. Successful attacks against Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Google Chrome, as well as Adobe Flash, rewarded the teams behind the breaches with large sums of money, and is an indicator the ongoing battle to secure end users from online criminals isn't going to die down anytime soon.
Maliciously crafted JavaScript inducing Safari crash on iOS, OS X
A new, relatively harmless, exploit in Safari has been discovered. Users tricked into visiting a webpage, utilizing a specifically crafted JavaScript routine will find that Apple's Safari in iOS or OS X crashes at a minimum, and in some cases, freezes the device so profoundly that a force quit doesn't work completely, forcing the user to reboot if they wish to use Safari again. Also affected by the flaw in a similar fashion is the Chrome browser on Android or Windows, and in theory, anything else that uses WebKit.
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Cirrus creates Lightning-headphone dev kit
Apple supplier Cirrus Logic has introduced a MFi-compliant new development kit for companies interested in using Cirrus' chips to create Lightning-based headphones, which -- regardless of whether rumors about Apple dropping the analog headphone jack in its iPhone this fall -- can offer advantages to music-loving iOS device users. The kit mentions some of the advantages of an all-digital headset or headphone connector, including higher-bitrate support, a more customizable experience, and support for power and data transfer into headphone hardware. Several companies already make Lightning headphones, and Apple has supported the concept since June 2014. http://bit.ly/29giiZj
Apple Store app offers Procreate Pocket
The Apple Store app for iPhone, which periodically rewards users with free app gifts, is now offering the iPhone "Pocket" version of drawing app Procreate for those who have the free Apple Store app until July 28. Users who have redeemed the offer by navigating to the "Stores" tab of the app and swiping past the "iPhone Upgrade Program" banner to the "Procreate" banner have noted that only the limited Pocket (iPhone) version of the app is available free, even if the Apple Store app is installed and the offer redeemed on an iPad. The Pocket version currently sells for $3 on the iOS App Store. [32.4MB]
Porsche adds CarPlay to 2017 Panamera
Porsche has added a fifth model of vehicle to its CarPlay-supported lineup, announcing that the 2017 Panamera -- which will arrive in the US in January -- will include Apple's infotainment technology, and be seen on a giant 12.3-inch touchscreen as part of an all-new Porsche Communication Management system. The luxury sedan starts at $99,900 for the 4S model, and scales up to the Panamera Turbo, which sells for $146,900. Other vehicles that currently support CarPlay include the 2016 911 and the 2017 models of Macan, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman. The company did not mention support for Google's corresponding Android Auto in its announcement. http://bit.ly/295ZQ94
Apple employees testing wheelchair features
New features included in the forthcoming watchOS 3 are being tested by Apple retail store employees, including a new activity-tracking feature that has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The move is slightly unusual in that, while retail employees have previously been used to test pre-release versions of OS X and iOS, this marks the first time they've been included in the otherwise developer-only watchOS betas. The company is said to have gone to great lengths to modify the activity tracker for wheelchair users, including changing the "time to stand" notification to "time to roll" and including two wheelchair-centric workout apps. http://bit.ly/2955JDa
SanDisk reveals two 256GB microSDXC cards
SanDisk has introduced two 256GB microSDXC cards. Arriving in August for $150, the Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition card offers transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s for reading data. The Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card can read at a fast 100MB/s and write at up to 90MB/s, and will be shipping sometime in the fourth quarter for $200. http://bit.ly/294Q1If
Apple's third-quarter results due July 26
Apple has advised it will be issuing its third-quarter results on July 26, with a conference call to answer investor and analyst queries about the earnings set to take place later that day. The stream of the call will go live at 2pm PT (5pm ET) via Apple's investor site, with the results themselves expected to be released roughly 30 minutes before the call commences. Apple's guidance for the quarter put revenue at between $41 billion and $43 billion. http://apple.co/1oi1Pbm
Twitter stickers slowly roll out to users
Twitter has introduced "stickers," allowing users to add extra graphical elements to their photos before uploading them to the micro-blogging service. A library of hundreds of accessories, props, and emoji will be available to use as stickers, which can be resized, rotated, and placed anywhere on the photograph. Images with stickers will also become searchable with viewers able to select a sticker to see how others use the same graphic in their own posts. Twitter advises stickers will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks, and will work on both the mobile apps and through the browser. http://bit.ly/29bbwUE
