diff --git a/_data/software/browsers-mobile/2_safari.yml b/_data/software/browsers-mobile/2_safari.yml index 8ce5a9bd..f3da7cb5 100644 --- a/_data/software/browsers-mobile/2_safari.yml +++ b/_data/software/browsers-mobile/2_safari.yml @@ -2,17 +2,24 @@ title: Safari type: Recommendation logo: /assets/img/browsers/safari.svg description: | - **Safari** is the default browser in iOS. It includes [privacy features](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/browse-the-web-privately-iphb01fc3c85/15.0/ios/15.0) such as tracking protection, isolated private tabs, iCloud Private Relay to hide your IP address from trackers, and automatic https upgrade. + **Safari** is the default browser in iOS. It includes [privacy features](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/browse-the-web-privately-iphb01fc3c85/15.0/ios/15.0) such as Intelligent Tracking Protection, Privacy Report, isolated Private Browsing tabs, iCloud Private Relay, and automatic HTTPS upgrades. These options can be found in *Privacy and Security* (⚙️ Settings → Safari → Privacy and Security). ##### **Cross-Site Tracking Prevention** + Toggling this setting enables WebKit's [Intelligent Tracking Protection](https://webkit.org/tracking-prevention/#intelligent-tracking-prevention-itp). + + ##### **Privacy Report** + Privacy Report provides a snapshot of cross-site trackers currently prevented from profiling you on the website you're visiting. It can also display a weekly report to show which trackers have been blocked over time. + + Privacy Report is accessible through the **Aa** icon in the URL bar. + ##### **Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement** - This is Apple's own implementation of private ad tracking. If you don't wish to participate, you can disable this feature. + This is WebKit's own [implementation](https://webkit.org/blog/8943/privacy-preserving-ad-click-attribution-for-the-web/) of privacy preserving ad click attribution. If you do not wish to participate, you can disable this feature. - ##### **Always-on Private Tabs** - Open Safari and press the tabs button at the bottom right corner. In the bottom middle press the downward facing arrow. + ##### **Always-on Private Browsing** + Open Safari and press the tabs icon in the bottom right corner. Open Tab Groups, located in the bottom middle. - #### Sync - History, tabs, and iCloud tabs are end-to-end encrypted. However, bookmarks are [not](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303). Although they are stored in an encrypted form, it is possible for Apple to decrypt them. + #### iCloud Sync + While synchronization of Safari History, Tab Groups, and iCloud Tabs is end-to-end encrypted, bookmarks are [not](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303); they are only encrypted in transit and stored in an encrypted format on Apple's servers. Apple may be able to decrypt and access them. + + If you use iCloud, we also recommend checking to ensure Safari's default download location is set to locally on your device. This option can be found in *General* (⚙️ Settings → Safari → General → Downloads). #### Extensions We generally do not recommend installing [any extensions](https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/inside-safari-extensions-malware-golden-key-user-data/) as they increase your browser's [attack surface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_surface); however, if you want content blocking, [AdGuard for Safari](/browsers/#additional-resources) might be useful to you.