Apple: Switch to Safari (from Chrome)

Recent reports highlight that Apple's Safari browser surpasses Google Chrome in key areas such as speed, battery life, and privacy. On Mac devices, Safari is up to 35% quicker when loading frequently visited websites. Additionally, it offers up to 5 extra hours of video streaming on a single charge compared to Chrome. Safari's default privacy features set it apart from Chrome, as it automatically blocks third-party cookies and utilizes Intelligent Tracking Prevention to prevent companies from tracking user browsing habits.

This stands in contrast to Chrome, which allows third-party cookies, enabling them to follow users across the web and gather personal data for advertiser use. Safari's security features are robust, alerting users to potential threats and preventing malicious websites from loading. Each web page is processed in a separate tab, ensuring that harmful code stays contained and doesn't crash the entire browser or access user data.

Safari also automatically converts websites from HTTP to HTTPS when available, enhancing security. The browser securely stores passwords and allows autofilling using Touch ID or Face ID. Should any saved passwords be discovered in a data breach, Safari promptly notifies the user. Safari seamlessly syncs tabs, history, bookmarks, and other data across all Apple devices, making it convenient to resume browsing exactly where one left off.

The Start Page on Mac displays these iCloud Tabs. Importing bookmarks and saved passwords from Chrome to Safari is straightforward on Mac (during initial setup or manually later) and iPhone (via Settings). Safari's availability spans macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, with iCloud for Windows enabling extension sync between other browsers and Safari on Apple devices.

The browser provides web page translation support on compatible devices. Extensions in Safari can block ads, compare prices while shopping, save web pages for offline reading, and more. Users can even create custom extensions by describing their desired features. Google Workspace apps, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides, function effectively in Safari, enabling real-time creation, editing, and collaboration.

The Reading List feature allows users to save articles for later viewing even without an internet connection. Adding articles to Reading List from the Share menu is simple. Safari also supports Apple Pay, ensuring secure and swift checkout transactions without merchants seeing the user's credit card information, thereby minimizing fraud risk.

For further assistance, Apple Support can be reached via support.apple.com or the Apple Support app.