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Despite Craig Federighi's 2018 denial, Apple continues blurring macOS and iOS lines, evidenced by Safari's identical video darkening behavior in macOS Tahoe and iOS 18. This unintended discovery by a Safari extension developer reveals a subtle yet telling UI consistency—contradicting Apple's design philosophy and platform independence claims.

Web developer Bramus has exposed severe regression in viewport behavior on Safari 26 for iOS, worsening since his 2022 research. His push to include viewports in Interop2026 highlights critical gaps in cross-browser compatibility that threaten mobile web experiences.

The 'Safari is the new IE' debate misses the real issue: Safari's update model, tied directly to OS releases, creates a critical lag in real-world feature support. Unlike competitors that auto-update independently, this forces developers to wait years for crucial CSS and JavaScript features to reach sufficient iOS user penetration, fundamentally altering web development timelines.

The highly-regarded uBlock Origin Lite ad blocker is now available for Safari, offering superior protection against intrusive ads and malware. However, users must navigate App Store scams to install the legitimate extension—only accessible via a direct link during its preview phase. This release marks a significant boost for Safari users seeking enhanced privacy and performance.

The acclaimed uBlock Origin Lite ad-blocker finally lands on Safari after years of anticipation, but developers must navigate fake clones in Apple's App Store to install the authentic version. This lightweight extension offers granular content control while minimizing resource usage—critical for power users.