HISTORY OF DEV

September 20, 2016

Safari 10 released

Apple released SafariApple's web browser — built on WebKit for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. 10 on September 20, 2016 with macOSApple's desktop operating system — runs on Mac hardware with Unix foundations and the Cocoa UI framework. Sierra — adding Picture in Picture, Apple PayApple's contactless payment system — tokenized card data on iPhone and the web. on the web, and autoplay blocking.

What it was for

Safari (web browser)SafariApple's web browser — built on WebKit for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. 10 brought Apple PayApple's contactless payment system — tokenized card data on iPhone and the web. to e-commerce sites and blocked intrusive media autoplay — improving battery life and UX. Picture in Picture for web video matched features iOSApple's mobile operating system — runs iPhone and iPad with a sandboxed app ecosystem. users already had on iPadApple's tablet computer line — larger touch screens between phones and laptops..

Companies

  • Apple

Why it's here

SafariApple's web browser — built on WebKit for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. 10 integrated payments and media controls into the desktop web platform.

Why it mattered

Apple PayApple's contactless payment system — tokenized card data on iPhone and the web. on the web expanded Apple's payment ecosystem beyond apps.

What it solved

Autoplaying video ads and audio drained batteries and annoyed users.

Media

  • Safari (web browser)
    ImageSafari (web browser)

    Apple, LGPL, via Wikimedia Commons

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