Introduction

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Safari Technology Preview, a version of Safari aimed at testing new web technologies. Introduced on March 30, 2016, this experimental browser has been instrumental in gathering developer feedback and refining Apple’s web technologies.

The Birth of Safari Technology Preview

Apple first announced Safari Technology Preview for Mac on the same day it was released. The goal was to provide developers with a more accessible method to test new features compared to WebKit, which is the underlying engine that powers Safari and other browsers.

Key Features of Safari Technology Preview

Safari Technology Preview allows users to preview upcoming web technologies in macOS and iOS. It can be used alongside the standard version of Safari and even set as the default browser if preferred. The experimental browser has a distinctive purple icon to differentiate it from the regular Safari.

Compatibility and Updates

Safari Technology Preview is currently compatible with macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, and will support future versions like macOS 27 when they are released. Apple regularly updates STP, releasing a total of 240 versions over the past decade.

Release Notes and Feedback

Apple provides detailed release notes for each update to Safari Technology Preview, highlighting new features and bug fixes that will eventually be integrated into the main version of Safari. This feedback loop is crucial in improving web technologies across Apple’s ecosystem.

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