There’s an all-new, super secure look for Safari 15 on macOS
First announced at WWDC 2021
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The new version ofApple’sweb browseris now here for macOS running Catalina and Big Sur with the official release of Safari 15.
In testing since its unveiling atWWDC2021 in June,Safari15 has seen major changes this year, with design updates being rolled back and giving users the option to switch between the older or newer user interface.
While this version will start shipping withmacOS 12 Montereyonce a release date is confirmed, users running Catalina and later can update to Safari 15 and benefit from improved security features alongside the updated design.
Safari 15 improvements
What’s immediately apparent is the new design that Safari 15 features, with tabs sitting beside the address bar, alongside the entire window adapting to the current web page’s color scheme, so you may see it turn entirely blue or red from time to time.
However you can revert to the previous design by going to Preferences > Tabs > Separate Layout, alongside making sure that the window doesn’t change color by unchecking ‘Show Color in tab bar’.
Under the hood, Safari 15 can switch to a HTTPS connection automatically when browsing, alongside better tracking protection, and a bunch ofsecurity updates.
You can update to Safari 15 by going toSoftware Update>Check for Updatesand the new version will be available to download.
Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter
Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed!
Daryl had been freelancing for 3 years before joining TechRadar, now reporting on everything software-related. In his spare time, he’s written a book, ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’. His second book, ‘50 Years of Boss Fights’, came out in 2024, with a third book coming in 2025. He also has a newsletter called ‘Springboard’. He’s usually found playing games old and new on his Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and MacBook Pro. If you have a story about an updated app, one that’s about to launch, or just anything Software-related, drop him a line.
Best secure file transfer solution of 2024
Best lightweight Linux distro of 2024
Latest Google Pixel update includes surprise launch of Android 15’s best battery feature
