Apple has just released a newer version of the Safari Browser for Mac and Windows. The new version (3.1) has several performance improvements, when compared to the previous version (3.0.8). Safari 3.1 is much more than a mere bug fixes release. Most changes are done under the hood, so we didn’t notice any additional features added to the browser. However, Safari 3.1 proudly supports CSS Animations, CSS WebFonts, and HTML 5 video for better embedded videos. Complete list of improvements can be read here.
Safari is still the world’s fastest browser, according to Apple. But CyberNet’s Java SunSpider test reveals something else. Firefox 3 Beta 4 beats Safari 3.1 by 439.8ms, which means Firefox 3 is faster. Yeah, if we talk about released browsers, Safari 3.1 is the fastest, but not for long!
Safari was the first web browser to pass Acid2 web standards test. Coming to Acid3, Safari 3.1 fails to pass, but it scores 75/100 (that’s pretty close. Infact closer than any other browser)
If you already have Safari 3.0.8, you can download version 3.1 by running Apple Software Updater. The update weighs in at around 22.65MB on Windows. Others head over to this link and download standalone installer of Safari 3.1
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