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IOS 18.1 breaking camera in PWA
We have a PWA that can be added to a users home screen. In IOS 17, when added to a phones home screen, the camera works as expected. Since testing this on an IOS 18 device, the camera does not work. I am asked if I want to allow the camera. After saying yes, it never loads. I do see a red camera icon in the top bar, but the camera doesn't show. When trying the PWA in the safari web-browser, the camera works as expected
Topic: Safari & Web SubTopic: General
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Nov ’24
Safari ios 18.2 download problems
iPhone 15pro iOS 18.2 Downloaded files cannot be located anywhere in Files, only by accessing Downloads in Safari. I have tried setting download folder to various locations, iCloud, Phone, Google Disk, but nothing is stored. Has an invisible cache or temp folder been introduced? If so, it is a total fail: When press-holding any file in Safari download, the normal file action options (Quick Look, share, store to Files, etc) are not available. When clicking any file it opens any of several apps that has this file type associated with it, and there is no way to change the default app or disable the forced opening of an app. I tried deleting the app opening .csv (in this case OneDrive), and another irrelevant app opened. There seems to be a hierarchy of apps-file types, and it has no logic to it. in Chrome behaviour is as expected. Chrome vs. Safari screen recordings: https://shorturl.at/my3Oy
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Nov ’24
Firebase Auth.onAuthStateChanged stopped working on latest version of Safari (18.3)
We have a Web Extension that uses firebase for auth. It was working fine until the latest version of Safari 18.3 got released few days ago on January 27, 2025. All of out extension versions stopped working on it; even the ones that are published on App Store. It uses FirebaseJS v9.23.0. Same version of the extension are working fine on other browsers. We use onAuthStateChanged to listen to auth related events; but it is never fired now.
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Feb ’25
Css fieldset/legend with flex and float bug
When I want legend inside the filedset, not on the border as default browsers design, I set float: left to the legend. It works in every modern browser - Safari too. The problem is when the filedset itself is set to display: flex. Float propertie of the legend is ignored. In other browsers this approach works fine and the float stays and the legend is inside of the fieldset as we expect.
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Nov ’24
Your browser preventing this app to open “URL”
Hi Apple developers, I am very new to XCode and Swift, I am planning to build an app for iOS from a web. I tried to use WKWebView to handle the web , I managed to redirect some of the links to Safari, however some button/links didn't trigger .linkActivated function and encounter the error as "Your browser preventing this app to open “URL”. If I copy the URL to Safari is able to open, I trying to research on web but can't find any related solution for my case. Here is the code in my app: import UIKit import WebKit import SafariServices class ViewController: UIViewController, WKNavigationDelegate { var webView: WKWebView! override func viewDidLoad() { super.viewDidLoad() // Initialize WKWebView let webConfiguration = WKWebViewConfiguration() //enable javascript webConfiguration.preferences.javaScriptEnabled = true webView = WKWebView(frame: self.view.frame, configuration: webConfiguration) webView.navigationDelegate = self self.view.addSubview(webView) // Load a web page as webview if let url = URL(string: "https://myurl") { let request = URLRequest(url: url) webView.load(request) } //console log webView.evaluateJavaScript("console.log('Button clicked!')") { result, error in if let error = error { print("Error executing JavaScript: \(error.localizedDescription)") } else { print("JavaScript result: \(String(describing: result))") } } } func webView(_ webView: WKWebView, decidePolicyFor navigationAction: WKNavigationAction, decisionHandler: @escaping (WKNavigationActionPolicy) -> Void) { if let url = navigationAction.request.url, navigationAction.navigationType == .linkActivated { // Check if URL is external and open it in Safari if UIApplication.shared.canOpenURL(url) { UIApplication.shared.open(url, options: [:], completionHandler: nil) decisionHandler(.cancel) // Prevent loading the link in the WebView } else { decisionHandler(.allow) // Allow loading if URL cannot be opened in Safari } } else { decisionHandler(.allow) // Allow the WebView to load the URL normally } } }
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Jan ’25
Safari-Specific React Animation Issues: Infinite Scroll Breaking on MacBook
I'm encountering a browser-specific issue with a React infinite scroll animation component. The animation works perfectly in Chrome on MacBook, but breaks specifically in Safari: ✅ Chrome on MacBook: Works perfectly ❌ Safari on MacBook: Animation and layout issues Technical Details Environment Browser: Safari: Version 18.1.1 (20619.2.8.11.12) MacBook 13-inch display React 18 GSAP for animations TailwindCSS for styling Next.js/TypeScript project Implementation const MovingGrid: React.FC = () => { useEffect(() => { const initAnimation = () => { const container = containerRef.current; if (container) { gsap.to(container, { x: `-${firstSet.clientWidth}`, duration: 30, ease: "none", repeat: -1, onRepeat: () => { gsap.set(container, { x: 0 }); } }); } }; }, []); return ( <div className="hidden lg:block overflow-hidden w-full relative"> <div ref={containerRef} className="flex absolute -bottom-[100px]"> {/* Grid content */} </div> </div> ); }; Safari-Specific Behavior Images overflow the container in Safari only Layout gets disrupted when animation resets Same code works perfectly in Chrome on the same machine Cross-Browser Testing Results Safari on MacBook: Issues with animation and layout Chrome on MacBook: Works as expected Firefox on MacBook: Works as expected Safari on iOS: Needs testing Chrome on Windows: Works as expected Attempted Solutions Safari-specific CSS fixes: /* Attempted Safari-specific fixes */ @supports (-webkit-hyphens:none) { .moving-grid { transform: translateZ(0); -webkit-transform: translateZ(0); backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; } } Modified GSAP configuration for Safari: gsap.config({ force3D: true }); Tried various CSS transform and positioning approaches: className="transform will-change-transform" style={{ WebkitTransform: 'translate3d(0,0,0)' }} Questions Are there known Safari-specific issues with GSAP animations that require special handling? Does Safari handle infinite scroll animations differently from Chrome in terms of performance or rendering? Are there recommended Safari-specific optimizations for smooth animations? Should we implement a different animation approach specifically for Safari users? Investigation Notes Performance metrics show no significant issues Animation frame rate is consistent Layout calculations appear correct before animation starts Impact This issue affects a crucial part of our property showcase website, specifically impacting Safari users on MacBook devices. Given Safari's significant user base on MacBooks, this needs to be resolved for a consistent cross-browser experience. Additional Context The animation is part of a larger property showcase feature Performance is crucial for user experience Need to maintain visual consistency across browsers Reproduction Steps Open website Safari on MacBook [pinkdoorbnb .com] Observe the infinite scroll animation Compare with Chrome on the same device Note the differences in animation behaviour and layout I would greatly appreciate any insights into Safari-specific animation handling or alternative approaches that work consistently across browsers. Here is sample Google Chrome ⬇ Safari ⬇
Topic: Safari & Web SubTopic: General
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Nov ’24
WebKit crash on iOS 18.3
After the official release of iOS 18.3, our app has collected numerous identical crash logs. These crashes occurred on different devices, but the common denominator is that they all, and only, happened on iOS 18.3. Based on the stack trace, the crash is happening internally within WebKit. The details are as follows: Crashed: com.apple.main-thread 0 WebCore 0x721f9c + 28 1 WebCore 0x15b6924 + 11356 2 WebCore 0x15b174c + 1008 3 WebCore 0x1776e4 + 292 4 WebCore 0x17753c WebCore::SerializedScriptValue::deserialize(OpaqueJSContext const*, OpaqueJSValue const**) + 100 5 WebKit 0x530b28 + 92 6 WebKit 0x5a0d2c + 176 7 WebKit 0x9e74b0 + 956 8 WebKit 0xe43d58 + 392 9 WebKit 0x886ac + 272 10 WebKit 0x88940 + 44 11 WebKit 0x87a74 + 252 12 WebKit 0x875ec + 576 13 JavaScriptCore 0x2f8a48 ***::RunLoop::performWork() + 204 14 JavaScriptCore 0x2f895c ***::RunLoop::performWork(void*) + 36 15 CoreFoundation 0x73f4c CFRUNLOOP_IS_CALLING_OUT_TO_A_SOURCE0_PERFORM_FUNCTION + 28 16 CoreFoundation 0x73ee0 __CFRunLoopDoSource0 + 176 17 CoreFoundation 0x76b40 __CFRunLoopDoSources0 + 244 18 CoreFoundation 0x75d3c __CFRunLoopRun + 840 19 CoreFoundation 0xc8284 CFRunLoopRunSpecific + 588 20 GraphicsServices 0x14c0 GSEventRunModal + 164 21 UIKitCore 0x3ee674 -[UIApplication _run] + 816 22 UIKitCore 0x14e88 UIApplicationMain + 340 23 18Birdies 0x1b2d3c main + 14 (main.m:14) 24 ??? 0x1ac161de8 (Missing)
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Feb ’25
Is there a way to detect the activation of "Safari's advanced protection against the tracking ..." ?
When creating an AddtoCalendar (ics, google, yahoo, outlook) Safari detects tracking only for outlook.live and outlook.office via the url used to add an event to the online calendar. I would like to inform web users that if this option is activated and they want to add the event to their online outlook calendar, they will need to temporarily deactivate this security feature! Is it possible to detect this option in jsx? Would there be a solution, like requesting authorisation to locate on a website, to allow only this url or this site (outlook.live or outlook.office) for tracking? I'm obviously thinking of something simple for the web user: a button to click.
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Dec ’24
Safari Deceptive Warning on My Simple HTML Website
When I access my website through Safari, I see Deceptive Warning. My website has only html with no styles, just text and my contacts leading to github-like services. I also have an SSL certificate. At the same time, going through online ios emulators, there is no warning, I checked through different versions of ios. I sent many requests to websitereview, but personally I get such a warning.
Topic: Safari & Web SubTopic: General
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Oct ’24
The behavior has changed when specifying an xlsx file in the src of iframe in my PWA app.
The behavior has changed when specifying an xlsx file in the src of iframe in my PWA app. On iPadOS 17.3:Content of xlsx file shown in iframe On iPadOS 17.5.1:A screen appears on top of the original screen to select an app to open the xlsx file. I would like to restore the original behavior, but how can I do that? In addition, if i open and operate the same URL as the one opened in the PWA app in Safari on iPadOS 17.5.1, "download test.xlsx dialog" is open and the dialog has view or download buttons. If the behavior has changed to same to safari on iPadOS17.5.1, it is good for me.
Topic: Safari & Web SubTopic: General
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Oct ’24
Can't use Clipboard API after sending a message to the background script?
Hi, I’m encountering an unexpected issue in Safari. Specifically, navigator.clipboard.writeText() fails when called from a content script in my extension immediately after sending a message to background.js while it works fine in Chrome and Firefox. Is this expected? Environment Safari 18.2 (20620.1.16.11.8) Technology Preview 210 macOS Sequoia 15.2 (24C101) Example This is a minimal reproducible example, which adds a button to example.com: https://github.com/mshibanami/ClipboarAPIIssueExample Below is the related code: // content.js copyButton.addEventListener('click', async () => { // 👇️ This call seems to trigger the issue await chrome.runtime.sendMessage({}); try { await navigator.clipboard.writeText(text); alert(`✅ Copied '${text}' to clipboard!`); } catch (err) { alert(err + '\n\n' + `navigator.userActivation.isActive: ${navigator.userActivation.isActive}`); } }); // background.js chrome.runtime.onMessage.addListener(() => { }); When I click the button, I expect the text to be copied successfully. However, I receive an error in Safari.: Interestingly, if I remove chrome.runtime.sendMessage(), the clipboard operation works without any problems. Also, note that navigator.userActivation.isActive is true, which might mean it's not related to the User Activation API. Misc. This might be related to another question I posted here: https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/772275
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Jan ’25
How to prevent text wrapping in iOS browser's default option tag?
In the Safari browser on mobile devices, the tags in an HTML element are styled with the system's default styles. I want the text inside the tags to be displayed without line breaks. However, in reality, the text wraps according to its length. May I ask if there are any methods to achieve this? (ps: CSS-related properties such as white-space: nowrap do not work.)
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Feb ’25
ServiceWorkers is not working in iFrame
I have tried to initialize service workers, but they only work in the WebView. When I open an iframe from that WebView, they do not function. Below is my implementation. Is this an issue because iOS does not support service workers in iframes? Please help me answer this. :man-bowing: self.addEventListener('install', event => { // Apply this service worker immediately self.skipWaiting(); }); const putInCache = async (request, response) => { const cache = await caches.open("v1"); await cache.put(request, response); }; const customCache = async ({ request, preloadResponsePromise }) => { }; self.addEventListener("fetch", (event) => { event.respondWith( customCache({ request: event.request, preloadResponsePromise: event.preloadResponse, }), ); });
Topic: Safari & Web SubTopic: General
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Nov ’24
Apple Pay Merchant validation Url - ambiguous API documentation
Hello, I was going through the Apple Pay API documentation and noticed ambiguity on the exact process to complete merchant validation. One of the documentation mentions that the validation url will be Your server posts a request using mutual TLS (mTLS) by calling the Apple Pay server’s Payment Session endpoint. Endpoint (Global) POST https://apple-pay-gateway.apple.com/paymentservices/paymentSession Endpoint (China region) POST https://cn-apple-pay-gateway.apple.com/paymentservices/paymentSession Referencing the url: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/apple_pay_on_the_web/apple_pay_js_api/requesting_an_apple_pay_payment_session whereas the other references that the value should be used as provided by the onvalidatemerchant event object with the property validationURL. Refer: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/apple_pay_on_the_web/apple_pay_js_api/providing_merchant_validation Can someone confirm which is the correct approach to follow ?
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Feb ’25
Universal Link failures in Safari with EventListener
Hi everyone! We encountered an issue with universal links where the link failed to open the iOS application from Safari when triggered by an event listener. However, when we modified the code to open the link directly via a user click, the application launched as expected. Based on our testing, this issue seems to occur only when there is information for the application cached in Safari. Our previous flow that resulted in the broken universal link included: Data is loaded and a screen with a button to open the universal link is available for the user When the data is loaded it sets a state variable to true for DataLoaded The user clicks on the button to open the universal link When the user clicks the button to open the link it sets a variable to true for ButtonClicked When DataLoaded and ButtonClicked are true then the universal link is opened Our new flow that results in the successful universal link includes: Data is loaded and the user is hit with a loading screen until it is finished The user clicks on the button to open the universal link and the universal link is opened directly Does anyone have insights into why universal links must be triggered by direct user action, and in what scenarios this behavior is enforced?
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Jan ’25
Public Contact Info
I wanted to create a public contact card so when my clients click a button on my website it traverses them through the iMessage API and instantly adds a contact card with photo and name as a background task. If there is implications my next question was going to be if there is a possible way to create a public contact card where for example I could redirect a client to iMessage and when starting a new conversation if they type in a name it pops up instead of needing to utilize a phone number? I am trying to explain my thought process as much as possible but I have been typing for hours. In simple terms is there a possibility to create a public contact card that can be accessed or texted by anyone who types in a name into new conversation bar?
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Dec ’24