When we look back at the history of the internet, we often mark time by the browser wars: the fall of Internet Explorer, the rise of Chrome, and the resilience of Firefox. Yet, nestled within the Apple ecosystem is a browser that has consistently steered the ship of web development, often without the fanfare of its competitors.
If you are a Chrome user, you likely take pinned tabs for granted. But in 2015, Safari didn't have them. The implementation by Apple was unique; pinned tabs would stay active and alive on the far left of the tab bar, taking up minimal space and remembering their place even if you closed the window. It was a nod to the "power user"—people who live in their email, Slack, or Twitter feeds all day. safari 9 release date
Looking back from the present day, the Safari 9 release date feels like a turning point. When we look back at the history of
The Safari Reader received new fonts and background themes (such as Sepia and Night mode) to improve the reading experience. System Compatibility But in 2015, Safari didn't have them