Apple is gearing up to launch a new version of its Safari web browser, Safari 18, which is set to take on popular competitors like Chrome and Edge. This upgraded browser will boast a range of exciting features, including advanced content blocking capabilities, user interface enhancements, and the all-new Intelligent Search tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Intelligent Search is a standout feature of Safari 18, allowing users to activate it manually from the page controls menu. This innovative tool harnesses Apple’s proprietary on-device AI technology, specifically using the Ajax language-learning model to identify key topics and phrases within webpages for summarization. Alongside Intelligent Search, Safari 18 is also evaluating the addition of a Web Eraser function, giving users the ability to delete specific sections of web pages for a more customized browsing experience.
The updated page controls menu in Safari 18 aims to streamline user access to a variety of tools and options that were previously scattered across different menus and the Share Sheet. This redesigned menu will include shortcuts for zoom options, webpage privacy settings, content blocking choices, extension shortcuts, and entry points to the new AI and eraser tools, all conveniently located within the browser’s address bar.
With Safari 18 undergoing testing alongside the upcoming iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates, Apple users can look forward to a more personalized and intuitive browsing experience. This AI-centric upgrade is set to enhance user control over their online interactions while providing advanced tools for content summarization and customization. Stay tuned for the official release of Safari 18 later this year to see how Apple’s browser will revolutionize the way we browse the web.
