

ITP automatically deletes some browser cookies - the small bits of code used by sites to "remember" previous visitors - to crack down on cross-site tracking.


Īlthough Safari 11 patched several vulnerabilities that had existed in its predecessor, the most notable change was the introduction of what Apple called "Intelligent Tracking Protection," or ITP. Those running Yosemite and Safari 10 should consider switching to an alternate browser that still receives security fixes, like Google's Chrome or Mozilla's Firefox. company ships High Sierra next week, that means it will continue to supply patches for the past two years' worth of operating systems - Sierra and El Capitan - but will stop support of 2014's Yosemite and drop Safari 10 entirely.
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This week's upgrade targeted users who will, whether permanently or temporarily, stick with the older Sierra or El Capitan.Īpple simultaneously supports three editions of macOS, but only one version of Safari. The browser will also be bundled with macOS 10.13, aka High Sierra, set to release Monday, Sept. Users can access that e-mart by clicking on the Apple menu at the top left of the screen, then choosing "App Store." The browser upgrade should appear under the "Updates Available" section. Safari 11 can be downloaded to Macs running 2016's Sierra or 2015's El Capitan from the Mac App Store. Apple upgraded the macOS Safari browser to version 11 this week, adding a feature that has drawn the ire of the online advertising industry.
