Apple releases Safari 4 beta
Apple has finally released its much anticipated Safari update this morning along with a host of performance upgrades and feature additions. Tagged Safari 4 beta, the new version is available as a download from the Apple site only for the time being and will not update automatically via the Apple Software Update system. In terms of notable enhancements, here are some highlights:
- Top Sites (pictured above) – A graphical representation of your most frequently-visited websites with one-click launching
- Cover Flow – Browse bookmarks and history with Apple’s Cover Flow UI
- Full History Search – Keyword history search with Cover Flow UI
- Tabs – Tabs now appear above the address bar
- “Nitro Engine” – Lame name, solid performance — Safari now executes JavaScript 4.2 times faster
- Windows Native Look – Safari 4 beta for Windows now adopts the look and feel of a standard Windows program
So who’s excited? Are any non-Safari users going to give it another try with this release?
Tried this out last night. Didn’t notice anything amazing and I couldn’t find a hotkey for the bookmark coverflow thingy. I personally would like a hotkey for that. No AdBlock so that made my pages load slower. Otherwise, it’s a browser. Nothing amazing but much better than the last Safari on Windows. I ran it on my Win 7 laptop and I liked that it had the basic window border and none of the usual brushed chrome which I don’t really like. As far as all the cries of copying, I am personally glad when companies adopt things that work well and attempt to improve upon them. It’s just a shame that the Apple crowd so often throws a fit whenever any other company is inspired by Apple.
rofl, i love apple but that’s hilarious
ummm….two completely different functions….