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Jen Simmons discusses the state of modern CSS, Safari's progress in implementing new features like has and container queries, and the importance of Progressive Enhancement in web development.

Modern CSS, the state of the web, Safari's progress, and more! With Jen Simmons

Cloud Four

iOS 17.4 will support alternative browser engines, but only in the European Union. This is thanks to the efforts of the Open Web Advocacy group and the EU's Digital Markets Act. Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on iOS are essentially Safari in disguise. Apple's response to the DMA only meets legal requirements and limits genuine browser choice outside the EU. Web developers outside the EU may face challenges in testing their sites against non-WebKit iOS browsers. US regulators need to intervene to ensure browser choice for American users and developers.

This Web Page is Best Viewed in the EU

The Verge

Apple is allowing alternative browser engines to run on iOS for users in the EU due to new regulations. This will enable non-WebKit browsers, such as Chrome and Firefox, to work on iPhones in the EU.

Apple is finally allowing full versions of Chrome and Firefox to run on the iPhone

A web browser developed by Apple known for its speed, efficiency, and focus on privacy and security. Readers can explore Safari features, performance optimizations, and web development considerations. This includes understanding Safari's rendering engine, JavaScript engine, and privacy features, optimizing websites and web applications for Safari compatibility and performance, and leveraging Safari's developer tools for debugging, profiling, and optimizing web content.

Best of Safari — January 2024