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Safari 26.0 Launches with WebGPU, HDR Images, and Web App Support

Comprehensive overview of new features and improvements in Safari 26.0 and WebKit

From Hacker News Original Article Hacker News Discussion

Safari 26.0 introduces a major update with 75 new features including enhanced CSS capabilities, web app improvements on iOS/iPadOS, immersive media support on visionOS, and a new Digital Credentials API.

Why it matters: These updates significantly improve web app usability, media experiences, and developer tools across Apple platforms.

The big picture: Safari 26.0 advances web standards support, immersive spatial media, and security features, reflecting Apple’s push to unify web and native app experiences.

Stunning stat: Safari 26.0 delivers 12% more features and 59% more bug fixes compared to its June WWDC announcement.

Commenters say: Users and developers praise the comprehensive feature set and improved developer APIs, especially the new web app behavior on iOS and WebGPU support, while noting the complexity of some new CSS features.