The PermaTab Web Browser
lee1 writes: The UHI human interaction research group has been intensively studying a pervasive problem facing users of the web: the problem of tabs. How to organize them, preserve them, keep track of them. We have carefully considered the pros and c.....»»
Brave Browser sees sharp increase in take-up as Apple prompts EU users to choose
One change Apple made in iOS 17.4 has resulted in a notable increase in the number of iPhone owners choosing to install the Brave Browser app to use in place of Safari. The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) required Apple to prompt European iPhone.....»»
Google, Apple, and Firefox release new Speedometer 3.0 browser benchmark
Speedometer has long been Google’s preferred benchmark, previously noting how it’s the “most reflective of the real world” when comparing JavaScript performance. Speedometer 3.0 is now available. more….....»»
Apple says iOS 17.4 won’t remove Home Screen web apps in the EU after all
Last month, Apple confirmed that iOS 17.4 would remove support for Home Screen web apps in the European Union. At the time, Apple said this decision was due to requirements under the Digital Markets Act related to support for alternative browser engi.....»»
How to Turn On Chrome for Mac AI Features
Google continues to upgrade Chrome for Mac with new AI features and the latest, “Help Me Write,” might convince users to enable these functions in the browser. In this guide, we’ll show you how. First off, in order to get GoogleR.....»»
Google may build Gemini AI directly into Chrome
Google is testing a new way to access its Gemini AI chatbot in the Chrome browser......»»
Apple disables iPhone web apps in EU, says it’s too hard to comply with rules
Apple says it can't secure home-screen web apps with third-party browser engines. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Apple is removing the ability to install home screen web apps from iPhones and iPads in Europe.....»»
Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here’s why
iOS 17.4 offers a number of changes for the App Store and iPhone in the European Union. This includes things like third-party app marketplaces and support for alternative browser engines. One byproduct of these changes, however, is that iOS 17.4 remo.....»»
DuckDuckGo’s browser adds encrypted, privacy-minded syncing and backup
It's getting closer to mainstream parity, minus one major feature. Enlarge (credit: DuckDuckGo) DuckDuckGo keeps adding new features to its browser; and while these features are common in other browsers, DuckDuckGo is gi.....»»
Apple’s iMessage is not a “core platform” in EU, so it can stay walled off
Microsoft's Edge browser, Bing search, and ad business also avoid regulations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Apple's iMessage service is not a "gatekeeper" prone to unfair business practices and will thus not be require.....»»
How to set a browser for private searching in iOS 17
Apple has quietly added yet another privacy option to Safari, by letting you set a different search engine just for when you're using private browsing. Here's how to do it.Safari keeps adding new privacy featuresSafari gained its Private Browsing mod.....»»
Chrome for desktop will be getting an Android-like feature
Google Chrome for desktop will soon be getting an update that will introduce an Android-like media player to the browser. The post Chrome for desktop will be getting an Android-like feature appeared first on Phandroid. There is a reason wh.....»»
Google and Mozilla don’t like Apple’s new iOS browser rules
Google and Mozilla want iOS's new EU browser rules to apply worldwide. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Apple is being forced to make major changes to iOS in Europe, thanks to the European Union's "Digital Markets Act." T.....»»
How to enable WebXR support on Apple Vision Pro
While turned off by default, Apple Vision Pro users can still use WebXR to enjoy browser-based mixed-reality experiences with the headset. Here's how to turn that support on.A WebXR demonstration page [X/michaelgold]WebXR is an API for web browsers t.....»»
Arc Search is one of the best iPhone apps I’ve ever used
Arc Search tones down the clutter your average browser, but serves a breathtaking formula for looking up information on the web that will easily win you over......»»
Metomic for ChatGPT identifies critical risks in ChatGPT conversations
Metomic launched Metomic for ChatGPT, a technology that gives IT and security leaders full visibility into what sensitive data is being uploaded to OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform. The easy-to-use browser plugin enables businesses to take full advantage.....»»
Chrome boss says Apple’s new iPhone browser engine approach stifles ‘real choice’
In response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple announced last week that it would allow “alternative” browser engines on the iPhone in Europe. Google’s head of Chrome today shared their thoughts on the upcoming iPhone browser engine change......»»
Microsoft Edge is apparently usurping Chrome on people’s PCs
An apparent bug that plays into criticisms of how Microsoft pushes Edge. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) If you run the Chrome browser in Windows 10 or 11 and you've suddenly discovered that you're running.....»»
Netflix Doesn’t See the Vision Pro as a Priority for Now
Users will have to use the headset's built-in web browser to access their Netflix library. The post Netflix Doesn’t See the Vision Pro as a Priority for Now appeared first on Phandroid. The launch of Apple’s first-ever AR heads.....»»
Browsers like Chrome and Firefox can abandon WebKit in EU with iOS 17.4
EU regulations in the Digital Markets Act have forced Apple to allow full versions of third-party browsers on iPhone, and Apple isn't happy.Alternate browser choicesSafari runs on Apple's WebKit engine, and other browsers on iPhone have been required.....»»
Apple is about to change iPhone web browsing forever
The EU has forced Apple to change a fundamental browser rule on iOS. Soon, iPhone users could get reimagined Chrome or Firefox browsers on their iPhone......»»