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Of particular note, this also works on Android Chrome. So a site can send push notifications much like an app can. The Facebook mobile site uses it, so I've bee
by untog 11y ago
Of particular note, this also works on Android Chrome. So a site can send push notifications much like an app can. The Facebook mobile site uses it, so I've been able to remove the Facebook app entirely from my phone.
I really wish Apple would implement this as well, as it would remove the requirement for a number of apps that are just thinly wrapped webviews. Sadly, I don't think Apple's business model will allow it...
- callahad 11y agoApple rolled their own, non-standard Push workalike at https://developer.apple.com/notifications/safari-push-notifications/ https://developer.apple.com/notifications/safari-push-notifi... which is available to members of the $99/yr Mac Developer Program.
- untog 11y ago...on desktop only. Which, in a way, make it even more glaring that they haven't done it on mobile.
- JohnTHaller 11y agoIt does make you raise an eyebrow and wonder if they're holding back Safari (which all iOS users have to use in one way or another) to keep people using the app store and giving Apple their 30%.
- reustle 11y agoIt is a shame, but not surprising, that they are both holding back Safari mobile AND other browsers from rolling their own full browser (chrome)
- FussyZeus 11y agoI was wondering why that feature wasn't publicized more, now I understand: It's a dev only thing. Thanks for that, settled my curiosity.