There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Apple’s next versions of iOS and macOS, but it’s not good. Apple’s new Safari design is just plain awful and everyone is raving about it.
Don't Like Safari's New Look? Here's How to Fix It
There are three new versions of Safari—one for Mac, one for iPhone, and one for iPad—but the controversy revolves around one aspect all three have in common: tabs. Apple has completely redesigned the tab bar so that it takes up less space at the top of windows on both the Mac and iPad versions. That sounds great, but wait until you hear what you give up in return.
"People aren't going to settle for a version of Safari that doesn't make it efficient or easy to use," digital consultant and web designer David Attard told Lifewire via email. "However, Safari has its advantages and most people may not switch because the compatibility and convenience of Apple devices is better with Safari than with Chrome. Apple will certainly take customer feedback to heart and work to improve the experience."
In the iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey betas, Apple made some significant changes to Safari. There are some great new privacy features, but the most notable changes come to the interface itself. Check out the browser you’re reading this article in.
