Happy birthday Safari! Thanks for changing everything
There was once a time when the "mobile" web was significantly different from the "real" one, but that bridge has been gapped over the past 10 years thanks – primarily – to Apple's browser.
The state of the browser war as we enter 2013
The face of Internet browsing continues to slowly shift, with Internet Explorer's market share dropping as more people take up Google's Chrome alternative.
Is it time to say goodbye to Java?
A new raft of Java vulnerabilities raise the question: Should everyday computer users to ditch Java?
Apple’s iPads to get two competitor web browsers to Safari
If you've been feeling as if your iPad needed another Internet browser that wasn't called "Safari," then have patience: Not one but two competitors are rumored to be coming to your rescue very soon.
Google being probed by US, EU regulators over Safari privacy gaffe
US and European regulators have launched investigations into Google's bypassing of Safari privacy settings to get "+1" buttons in to ads.
Chrome moves into second place in global browser usage
While Google Chrome has quickly become popular in the United States, the browser has been growing even faster globally and just knocked Mozilla's Firefox into third place.
Apple TV 4.4 update brings AirPlay mirroring, NHL and Photo Stream
With iOS 5 receiving the vast majority of attention from legions of excited Apple fanatics, Apple slipped in a content-filled update to the Apple TV with little fanfare.
Apple iOS 5: Everything you need to know
Sure, there was no iPhone 5 (or 4S...) announcement this morning, but Apple revealed the ins and outs of iOS 5. Or at least most of them: There are more than 200 new features on their way. Here we review some of the more notable upgrades to hit iOS devices this fall.
Internet Explorer usage to plummet below 50 percent by mid-2012
With consumers abandoning Microsoft's web browser for more rapidly updated alternatives such as Google Chrome, the future of Internet Explorer is dependent on consumers upgrading to new versions of Windows.
Apple scammers find easy targets in South Carolina town
Selling speakers out of a back of a truck must have become a tired scam as criminals are stepping up their game with Apple tablets and laptops in a South Carolina town.
Google Chrome overtakes Firefox in UK browser market
Google edges out Mozilla for second-place spot behind Microsoft in U.K. browser market.
Apple’s Safari beats Chrome’s growth in July
New figures from Net Applications show Apple's Safari browser grew its market share in July faster than any other browser - including Chrome.
Internet Explorer users have lowest IQ of all web surfers, study shows [updated]
Browsing speed isn't the only thing slow about Internet Explorer; according to a new study, users of Microsoft's browsers have lower IQs than those who surf with other browsers.
Passwords are made obsolete with Mozilla’s BrowserID
Tired of creating complicated passwords? Having trouble remembering passwords for different sites? Mozilla is attempting to eliminate the password and add more privacy with one click.
Mozilla spars with Microsoft over WebGL security
Microsoft raised some eyebrows last week claiming there was no way to implement the WebGL 3D graphics standard securely. Mozilla disagrees.
New York Post website no longer permits iOS Safari to access it
The New York Post prevents the iPad's Safari browser from accessing web content, redirecting instead to a purchase page for the newspaper's official app.
Google Apps ditching older browsers
Google Apps will only support "modern" browsers with HTML5 capabilities beginning August 1.
Most EU countries quietly ignoring new privacy laws
Most European countries are not complying with the EU's ePrivacy Directive that requires explicit consent before a site can store cookies on a users' device.
New MacDefender malware infecting unsuspecting Apple users
Macs are entirely susceptible to the likes of viruses, and a new one called MacDefender proves it.
Microsoft losing browser share as IE9 gains traction
Microsoft's share of the Web browser market is shrinking, even as more Windows users upgrade to Internet Explorer 9.
Apple’s next version of Safari to incorporate do-not-track tool
In a bid to give web users more control over privacy, a do-not-track tool will be added to Apple's next version of Safari.
Amazon Cloud Player doesn’t play well with Mobile Safari for iOS
Amazon's newly released Cloud Player for Web appears to be blocked in Apple's Mobile Safari for iOS devices.
Android beats iPhone 4 in web test (that may be totally wrong)
A report by web optimization company Blaze shows that Android 2.3 loads websites faster than iPhone 4 running iOS 4.3. But some say the test wasn't a fair fight.
Internet Explorer 9 review: Now with more Chrome
Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 9, the most Chrome-like version of IE we can imagine. Luckily, Redmond also copied the best features of Chrome: its flexibility and speed.
Safari and IE8 crumble at Pwn2Own 2011
Safari and Internet Explorer went down without a fight in at the Pwn2Own security conference, while Chrome has yet to even be challenged.
iOS 4.3 Safari speed tests: Wide open throttle on Apple’s Nitro engine
We pin the accelerator on Safari in iOS 4.3 to see whether Apple really has greased the wheels on Safari with the Nitro engine.
Rhapsody won’t bend to Apple’s new iTunes policy
Rhapsody will pull its service from iTunes, and may even look into legal action against Apple's subscription update.
Google offers $20,000 for Chrome hack
Google is ready to put its money where its mouth is. The company is offering $20,000 to any hacker that can exploit Chrome at the Pwn2Own contest.
Browser wars: Chrome took a bite out of IE in 2010
Internet Explorer is still the most widely-used Web browser, but in 2010 competitors chipped away at its lead - with Chrome picking up the most share.
Internet Explorer 9 is the hands down winner in HTML5 compliance
It seems hard to believe, but of all the major browsers, Internet Explorer 9 came out as the clear winner on HTML5 compliance.
Apple Rolls Out Safari 5.0.1 and Extensions Gallery
Apple has released Safari 5.0.1 for Mac OS X and Windows...and lit up a new Extensions Gallery of downloadable browser add-ons.
Google’s Chrome Now More Popular than Apple’s Safari
The Google Chrome web browser is now ranked as the third most used browser in the United States.
Safari 5 Review: A Browser for Bookworms
We review Safari 5 to see if an improved search bar, smart address bar, and boosted speed will bring Safari 5 up to par with the competition.
Apple’s Safari 5 Adds Reader, Windows Acceleration
Apple's Safari 5 Web browser offers an easy-peasy Reader mode, Windows hardware acceleration, and improved HTML 5 support...but Apple's demos rub some the wrong way.
Homeland Security Warns of Apple’s Safari Security Bug
A new bug exploits the Safari browser and gives hackers access to personal information, including log-in data and passwords.
Google’s Chrome Continues to Gain Market Share
Google Chrome Web browser continues to outpace rivals Firefox and Opera, forcing Microsoft’s IE8 below 60 percent of the market.
Opera Mini vs. Safari on the iPhone
The speed demon and the comfort wagon go head to head when we pit Opera Mini versus Safari on the iPhone.
Pwn2Own: Safari, iPhone, IE, and Firefox All Fall
Image used with permission by copyright holder The Pwn2Own contest at the annual CanSecWest conference in Vancouver, British Columbia has become something of a media event for security researchers, a chance for them to step out from behind glowing LCDs and demonstrate that some of the security threats they’ve hinted could impact everyday computer users […]