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> If the only reason people use Safari today instead of another browser, is because they are forced to use Safari, even if there is a better one, isn't that kin
by dwaite 4y ago
> If the only reason people use Safari today instead of another browser, is because they are forced to use Safari, even if there is a better one, isn't that kind of messed up in the first place?
The vast majority of people generally don't think a browser is 'better' outside of the chrome - tab functions, bookmark syncing, password management, etc.
IMHO when people complain about Safari, it is usually web developers who wish they could block MobileSafari and just mandate everyone use Chrome. I've certainly seen developers do that for desktop Safari (most notably Google).
- capableweb 4y agoI think you missed the core of my argument there. Again, if the only reason people are using your browser is because they are forced to, you're doing something wrong. Just because Chrome or Firefox could use their own rendering engine, doesn't mean the majority of iPhone users would switch to it. People who use Safari today would continue to use it even if Chrome/Firefox could switch their rendering engine.
- depressedpanda 4y agoWe complain about Safari because Apple has been able to allow the browser to languish due to the monopoly WebKit enjoyed on iOS. Any web dev worth their salt don't want total Blink dominance. We do, however, want healthy competition because that will drive progress.