What is new in safari?

In the recent updates to Safari and WebKit, several new features have been introduced:

1. Safari Extensions Management: Safari extensions can now be managed on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a new configuration that allows IT professionals to define which extensions are allowed, control their activation status, and configure website access by domain and subdomain. This is part of the broader device management updates (What’s new in device management).

2. SVG and HDR Support: Safari now supports SVG icons as favicons, which are more versatile and typically smaller in file size than PNGs. Additionally, HDR images are now supported, enhancing the visual richness of media (What’s new in Safari and WebKit).

3. Layout and Typography Enhancements: New CSS features like anchor positioning and improved typography with Text Wrap Pretty have been introduced to enhance layout and text presentation (What’s new in Safari and WebKit).

4. Media Support: Safari 18.4 and later versions now support WebM and the Media Recorder API, allowing for real-time podcast and video recording in web apps. This includes support for various codecs and containers, expanding the range of media formats that can be used (What’s new in Safari and WebKit).

5. Spatial Web Features: Safari has introduced spatial browsing, transforming web pages into immersive experiences. This includes the ability to embed 3D models and present spatial media, enhancing the way users interact with web content (What’s new in visionOS 26).

These updates aim to improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of Safari across various Apple devices.