Apple today released Safari 15 for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina devices, with Apple introducing support for features that will arrive in the macOS Monterey update to be released later this year.

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Safari 15 introduces a new look for Safari with rounded and more defined tabs and support for transparency, a compact tab bar option that can be toggled on or off, and groups of tabs. Apple’s notes for the update are below:

Safari 15 offers faster performance, improved security, and the following new features:
– Tab groups help you save and organize your tabs and easily access them on all devices
– Redesigned tabs look rounder and more defined and take on the color of the web page
– Compact tab bar option displays more of your web page on screen
– HTTPS upgrade automatically switches sites from HTTP to more secure HTTPS when available

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Safari 15 can be downloaded by opening the System Preferences interface and selecting the Software Update option. It’s not yet clear when ‌macOS Monterey‌ will release, but it could arrive in October alongside new Macs, as Apple is expected to host a Mac-centric event this fall to launch new models of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

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