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Here’s what’s new with the redesigned Safari in macOS Monterey and how it works

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Apple features a redesigned Safari with macOS Monterey but as it happens, the biggest UI change isn’t seen with the default version. Let’s jump into what’s changed, what’s new, and how Safari in macOS Monterey looks and works.

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Apple moves Safari favorites bar back where it’s supposed to be in Monterey beta 10

Today Apple released a whole host of new beta operating systems, one of them being macOS Monterey beta 10. One of Monterey’s biggest features is the redesigned Safari web browser. The new look has garnered much attention, and frankly, lots of people hate it. One of the biggest gripes was the placement of the favorite bar below the redesigned tabs. Now with Monterey beta 10, they’re back where they belong.

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Apple says Safari Bookmarks are now end-to-end encrypted [U]

How to change iOS 15 Safari address/search bar on iPhone

Update 10/05: After the press started reporting that Safari Bookmarks were end-to-end encrypted, Apple updated its iCloud security overview page once again saying Bookmarks are currently “in transit & or server.”

It has been almost a month since iOS 15 was released, and there are still things we are discovering about the system. For example, recently, 9to5Mac covered that you can review Apple’s own apps. Now, it appears that Safari Bookmarks are finally end-to-end encrypted.

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Here are the best new Safari extensions to download for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 (Updated)

One of the flagship new features in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is the redesigned Safari web browser. While the highlight of the new Safari is its user interface, it also gains compatibility with more powerful, Mac-like browser extensions. Now that iOS 15 is available to download, there are plenty of extensions hitting the App Store, and we’ve put together a list of some to try out.

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Developer re-creates Safari’s Snow Leopard design with new browser for macOS Big Sur

OldOS developer Zane Kleinberg is back with an all-new app, this time for the Mac. Zane has re-created Safari from Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Big Sur and Monterey. The new app looks identical to the original and is free to download from Zane’s Github page. If you really hate the new design in macOS Monterey, this is the app for you!

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Apple inviting macOS Big Sur and Catalina users to try out the new Safari 15 beta

Apple has introduced a new redesigned version of Safari with macOS Monterey, which is expected to become officially available later this year. And while the company has already brought the new features to the Safari Technology Preview, Apple is now inviting macOS Big Sur and Catalina users to try Safari 15 beta before the official release this fall.

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macOS Monterey beta 3 brings redesigned Safari tab interface to address complaints

Apple brought major changes to Safari in both macOS Monterey and iOS 15 with the first two beta releases. Now with the third beta, Apple has taken a step back with the Safari design after hearing criticism from those testing the software. Here’s a look at the revised default tab bar, updated toolbar options, and more in Safari with macOS Monterey beta 3.

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Concept: How Apple could address concerns about Safari’s new design on iPhone in iOS 15

One of the biggest updates in iOS 15 is the completely overhauled Safari. It’s been controversial, to say the least. We’ve heard from many users who are already fed up with the new design just a few weeks after using it in beta. And while some do seem to like the new design, there are still several ways that could make it more useable for the average person.

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Poll: Do you like the new Safari design in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey?

Safari in macOS Monterey

As part of the new operating systems introduced at WWDC 2021, which include iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, Apple unveiled a new version of Safari that has been redesigned on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. However, the new interface seems to have made some users upset since then. Now we want to know if you like the new Safari design or if you prefer the old one.

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Here’s how to bring back the old Safari tab bar in macOS Monterey beta – for now

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The new Safari design in macOS Monterey has been controversial, to say the least. The new design is radically different from previous versions of Safari, with features like color adaptivity, a dynamic url bar, and buttons crammed into a single three-dot list. Luckily, Twitter user Zhuowei Zhang has found a way to bring back the old design if you’re not happy with the new one.

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