{
  "id": 18013046,
  "title": "Safari 27.3 Beta Adds Vertical Tabs and Adaptive Dark Mode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/safari-27-3-beta-adds-vertical-tabs-and-adaptive-dark-mode",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T19:26:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daring Fireball",
    "slug": "daring-fireball",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/03/ios-27-3-safari/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's Safari 27.3 beta introduces two noteworthy enhancements: Vertical Tabs and Adaptive Dark Mode. The Vertical Tabs layout, available on iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS Golden Gate 27.3, offers users a new way to navigate open tabs. Positioned on the left side of the display, these tabs utilize icons to conserve screen real estate, while users can opt for a wider tab bar to display website titles. Vertical Tabs seamlessly integrate with existing functions such as Topics, Tab Groups, and pinning tabs. This layout is particularly beneficial for iPhone Duo users with larger displays. Additionally, Safari 27.3 introduces Adaptive Dark Mode for websites lacking a native dark mode. When browsing bright backgrounds without a dark mode alternative, users are prompted to \"Try\" Adaptive Dark Mode. This feature, available in select Safari extensions, allows for a visually pleasing browsing experience on light-background websites, with the option for web developers to opt-out. The inclusion of these features aims to enhance user experience across Apple's platforms.",
  "summary": "Juli Clover, MacRumors: With iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS Golden Gate 27.3, Apple is making major updates to Safari. The browser is getting a Vertical Tabs layout, which can be used instead of the standard horizontal tab bar. It’s a change that pairs well with the iPhone Duo’s larger display, but it is available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Vertical Tabs are located on the left side of the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3 add Vertical Tabs, Adaptive Dark Mode, and more to Safari",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/ios-27-3-and-macos-27-3-add-vertical-tabs-adaptive-dark-mode-and-more",
        "published": "2026-11-03T18:51:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Safari finally gets vertical tabs — and a new way to make any site dark, all thanks to iOS 27.3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/safari-finally-gets-vertical-tabs-and-a-new-way-to-make-any-site-dark",
        "published": "2026-11-03T21:00:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}