iOS 26 (from beta 1 to beta 2)
We have a VPN app that installs a per-app VPN profile with SafariDomains to filter Safari network traffic. This setup works as expected on iOS versions lower than 26.0.
See here more details on SafariDomains: https://developer.apple.com/business/documentation/Configuration-Profile-Reference.pdf
On iOS 26, all SafariDomains configured to go through the per-app VPN result in the following error: "Safari can’t open the page. The error was: Unknown Error"
Additional Details: Only SafariDomains encounter this error. Other managed apps traffic through the per-app VPN works correctly.
Steps to Reproduce:
Install the VPN app with a per-app VPN profile.
Configure SafariDomains with any URL (e.g., example.com).
Open Safari and navigate to the configured URL.
Example Configuration:
We tested with a simple example by adding only one URL to SafariDomains (example.com). Logs from the console were captured at the moment Safari opened and encountered the error.
safari_google2.txt
Has anyone else encountered this issue on iOS 26? Any insights or solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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I have a WKWebView that contains a js text editor, built on top of a content editable div. Currently, inline predictions on Mac break the text editors functionality significantly every time there's a prediction. There's not a way for me to fix this on the js side unless I can know when a prediction is shown.
I've tried disabling inline predictions and writing tools with the web view config, but it doesn't work:
let config = WKWebViewConfiguration()
config.writingToolsBehavior = .none
config.allowsInlinePredictions = false
let webView = WKWebView(frame: .zero, configuration: config)
I've also tried disabling all spellcheck and autocorrect features in the html but that doesn't work either:
<div contenteditable="true" spellcheck="false" autocomplete="off" autocorrect="off" autocapitalize="off"></div>
Is there anything I can do to turn it off? Or, is it possible to know when the WebView is predicting text?
Issue Description
I'm developing a hybrid iOS app and encountering WebView bridge communication issues after updating to Xcode 16 with iOS 18 SDK.
App Architecture
AViewController: Initial view controller displayed at app launch
Handles WebView setup and web-to-native bridge communication
Pushes BViewController when receiving "B" bridge message from web
BViewController: View controller stacked on top of AViewController
Managed by navigation controller
AViewController's WebView continues bridge communication even when BViewController is active
Problem Behavior
Xcode 15 (iOS 18): WebView bridge communication in AViewController works normally while BViewController is active
Xcode 16 (iOS 18 SDK): Server communication breaks or hangs without response while BViewController is active
Communication resumes only after popping back to AViewController from BViewController
Questions
Is the current architecture (configuring WebView in AViewController and maintaining bridge communication through AViewController's WebView while BViewController is presented) not a recommended pattern?
Is Xcode 16's iOS 18 SDK the cause of this issue? If so, could you help me understand which specific changes are affecting this behavior?
This is urgent as we need to deploy soon. I would greatly appreciate a prompt response.
Hi i Need help, my phone keeps getting all these updates and rapid security features on it at first I thought it was just the normal updates but i started to pay more attention and it's not. i have the beta updates on my phone iPad and Apple Watch but when I go in to see if it in my updates like apple said to do it wasn't in there. Also all my apps are developer apps I'm not able to get normal ones and if I can the next time I go on it it's not how it was. I really don't know what to do, I've gotten 2 new phones because I thought it was just bad software but I researched a lot and I think someone it hacking me. everytime I look something up on safari it takes me to a whole other website or its completly altered and doesnt look like it usually does. Someone please help me lmao I actually think I'm going to lose my mind.
Topic:
Safari & Web
SubTopic:
General
Hello,
I am developing a website which starts a web worker using the js code:
const zarrWorker = new Worker('./zarr_file.js', { type: 'module' });.
The script 'zarr_file.js' is served from the same origin with Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy: require-corp and Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy: same-origin and it is importing external modules through the import statement (e.g. import * as zarr from "https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/zarrita/+esm";).
All the external modules are blocked by Safari with the error Worker load was blocked by Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy, although I can see (by running curl on them) that they correctly set cross-origin-resource-policy: cross-origin`.
The same website works fine in Chrome and Firefox.
Is it a bug or is Safari implementing stricter policies? In the latter case what would be the solution?
Video in Landscape takes 2 taps on X to close.This issue can be replicated on iphone 14 ios 18.5.There is no issue on iPhone 15 ios 18.5.
When our Safari Web Extension makes a api request from its background script (registered via "scripts" in manifest.json, e.g., "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.bundle.js"] }) to our authenticated API endpoint (https://api-domain/user), the Cookie header is not included in the request. This occurs only when the extension is running within a non-default Safari User Profile. This causes our API to treat the user as unauthenticated. The exact same extension code, manifest, and API call work correctly (Cookie header is present and user is authenticated) when the extension is running in the Default Safari User Profile.
When we embed some of the youtube videos are unable to load in the Mobile app but at the same time it works in Website. I need to allow it in both places.
I have tried both embed and native sdk for youtube in iOS.
Dears,
We are facing some issue in ios 18.4.1. Recently some of our end users who updated their ios devices to 18.4.1 have experienced random 403 errors in runtime. as per our analysis, We identified that these errors are associated with "CSRF token mismatch".
After successful login, the user's CSRF token is causing issue and it was changed in runtime, this causes the cookie mismatch, and the users is getting 403 errors, and the user session is getting invalid suddenly.
let me know if anyone facing the same issue in ios 18.4.1 and let me know Is there any workaround for this issue.
Thanks.
We use a direct link mechanism in our app that attempts to open the app if it's already installed; otherwise, it redirects the user to the App Store.
However, when the app is not installed, Safari displays an alert saying:
"Safari cannot open the page because the address is invalid."
This popup appears to be caused by attempting to open a custom URL scheme that doesn't resolve.
what is the recommendation from apple to have a smooth transition to our mobile App
Here’s a sample link we’re using:
https://new.oneclear.com/Asset/fe5f7fb6-205a-40f8-9efe-71678361aa2c?t=NTA0NQ==
Hi!
I'm working on a web extension for Safari and I need to send messages from the containing application to JavaScript. For this I use the method
class func dispatchMessage(
withName messageName: String,
toExtensionWithIdentifier identifier: String,
userInfo: [String : Any]? = nil
) async throws
of the SFSafariApplication class. If the site is opened in Safari in normal mode, everything works as expected. However, if the site is "docked", the messages are not transmitted to this "Web App".
Is it possible to somehow link the container application to the docked website so that messages from the application are received by this "Web App"?
That you.
Hello,
We are setting up Apple Sign In in one of our non production websites but we keep getting a "oauth code says expired or revoked" error. We have created a brand new service ID and key for this but are still getting this error.
Topic:
Safari & Web
SubTopic:
General
A DNR rule with lower priority is being applied before a DNR rule of higher priority on Safari. Specifically, a low-priority DNR block rule that matches a request is being applied before a high-priority DNR redirect rule that matches the same request, preventing the redirect from occurring. The only way to get the high-priority redirect rule to occur is to remove the DNR block rule. This does not occur on other browsers.
I have already submitted a Feedback Assistant report about this bug: FB16535579
How to reproduce:
Create/install a web extension on Safari with the declarativeNetRequest and declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess permissions
Open the Web Extension Background Content console and add a redirect rule with a high priority number. For example:
await chrome.declarativeNetRequest.updateDynamicRules({addRules: [
{id: 5000, condition: {urlFilter: "||www.google-analytics.com*/ga.js", resourceTypes: ["script"], domainType: "thirdParty"}, priority: 80, action: {type: "redirect", redirect: {url: “http://www.apple.com/”}}}
]})
Add a block rule of lower priority for the same urlFilter:
await chrome.declarativeNetRequest.updateDynamicRules({addRules: [
{id: 5001, condition: {urlFilter: "||www.google-analytics.com^", domainType: "thirdParty"}, priority: 1, action: {type: "block"}}
]})
Visit https://efforg.github.io/privacybadger-test-fixtures/html/ga_surrogate.html
Check the network tab and see that neither a request to Google Analytics nor apple.com appear. This means that the request to Google Analytics was blocked instead of being / before being redirected
Remove the block rule:
await chrome.declarativeNetRequest.updateDynamicRules({removeRuleIds: [5001]})
Reload https://efforg.github.io/privacybadger-test-fixtures/html/ga_surrogate.html.
Check the network tab and confirm that there is a request to apple.com, showing that the redirect rule is only applied if the lower-priority block rule is removed. The priority of the DNR rules should handle this without having to remove a DNR rule.
I have confirmed that the incorrect application of DNR rule priority happens on other top level domains, with other urlFilters, and with other redirect URLs. I confirmed that this is happening while I’ve granted my extension permissions on all websites.
Area: WebKit (Safari)
Description:
I am reporting an issue where our application's core functionality is being broken by Safari's Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP).
ITP's "Link Tracking Protection" feature automatically strips specific query parameters from URLs. We understand this is an intentional privacy feature. However, our application requires these query parameters to carry essential, non-tracking data, such as authentication tokens or specific app-state information to function correctly.
When a user navigates to our site, Safari strips these parameters, this means our client-side application never receives the necessary data, which breaks core features and leads to a failed user experience. This is a significant issue for our application as it prevents users from accessing their content.
We are seeking guidance on how to resolve this.
Questions for Apple:
Is there a recommended way to identify and flag essential, non-tracking query parameters so that Safari's ITP does not strip them?
Our parameters are critical for app functionality, not for third-party tracking. What is the recommended best practice for building web applications that rely on URL parameters while adhering to ITP's privacy-first model?
We want to ensure our application is compatible with modern browser privacy features without compromising functionality.
Could you provide a detailed explanation of what criteria ITP uses to decide which parameters to strip? Understanding the underlying logic would help us restructure our URLs to avoid this issue.
Device Information:
Operating System: iOS and macOS
Safari Version: Latest stable versions on both platforms
Device Models: All relevant models and device types
Topic:
Safari & Web
SubTopic:
General
We confirmed a problem at Safari on iPadOS 18.2 or after version.
For confirmation, we made a HTML document (see below HTML1) what include ‘method="POST" target="_blank"’ and tested the form however server received GET method and there is no parameter, server did not receive “id” parameter.
We confirmed that fact in captured packet and log file that on the server.
HTML1:
We also made another HTML document (see below HTML2) what include submit button, but the server received GET method as above.
HTML2:
And we also confirmed that it behaves differently depending on the network environment.
If the form targets a name that does not exist (ex. target=” A12345”), behaves differently http or https.
http:
Safari opened new tag, but the server received GET method. Normally, Safari open new tag and the server receive POST method.
https:
Safari opened new tag, and the server received POST method. It is normally.
If the form targets ‘_blank’, the server received GET method on http or https both.
We think Safari change the method POST to GET and delete parameters.
It is not conformed to the HTML specification if is that true.
We confirmed it was not happened at Safari on iPadOS 17.4, and Windows PC (Edge, Chrome).
The method what the server received is POST.
We find same problem in Apple Support Community (see below URL).
https://discussionsjapan.apple.com/thread/255987615 (Described in Japanese)
Is it a bug in Safari on iPadOS 18.2 or after version?
Do you have plan to fix? Or if fixed the bug, when do you release fixed version.
Topic:
Safari & Web
SubTopic:
General
我使用Apple Pay on the Web Interactive Demo构建了一个web应用使用的是Payment Request API方式,但是遇到了几个问题:
拉起的web Apple Pay 底部一直转圈圈无法付款,这个是什么问题?
如何设置sandbox测试付款呢?
如何异步、同步获取支付结果(后端代码获取支付结果)?demo只有await response.complete("success");前端代码获取支付结果的操作
demo网址: https://shop.wowseer.com/rsolomakhin/pr/applepay/
Hi everyone,
My web application has two services: myapp.com and account.myapp.com.
The first manages all app content, while the latter handles the authentication, with Sign In with Apple included.
The tech stack is mainly composed of React, JS, and Express.
We'd like to allow users to authenticate inside a dialog on some pages of myapp.com.
To avoid replicating stuff from one service to another, we put an iframe inside the dialog to show the authentication standard page from account.myapp.com.
Email and Facebook processes work fine, but we have the following issues with Sign in with Apple:
On desktop, not Safari, a pop-up window opens when you click on the Apple button, and it works as expected.
On desktop Safari, the pop-up window is blocked. We want the native Apple pop-up to show instead of a generic browser new window.
On mobile, nothing happens on click
Obviously, outside the iframe, everything works as expected.
I can't seem to find anything related to an iframe constraint in the Sign in with Apple docs. Is this feasible?
Topic:
Safari & Web
SubTopic:
General
Tags:
Sign in with Apple REST API
Sign in with Apple
Sign in with Apple JS
I've been unable to successfully get a webpage to send a message to a Safari web extension, no matter what I try doing.
I've added the following to my manifest.json file, and it's running manifest v3
{
"externally_connectable": {
"matches": [ "*://mywebsite.com/*", "*://localhost:3000/*" ]
}
}
My web page executes the following code snippet. I've tried this both while running my site locally (on localhost) and pushed to production.
let safariExtensionId = "co.companyname.productname.Extension (ABCD1234)"
browser.runtime.sendMessage(safariExtensionId, { greeting: "hello"},
function(response) {
console.log("Received response from background page");
console.log(response.farewell);
}
);
In the Safari web extension's background.js file, I've added the following onMessageExternal listener:
browser.runtime.onMessageExternal.addListener((message, sender, sendResponse) => {
console.log("Received message from the sender.");
console.log(message.greeting);
sendResponse({ farewell: "Goodbye!" });
});
This is directly copied from the instructions in this WWDC video:
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/safariservices/messaging-between-a-webpage-and-your-safari-web-extension
It's also extremely difficult to debug what's happening since the extensions service working frequently does not appear in the Web Extension Background Content menu
Is there something I'm doing wrong, or a bug I'm not aware of?
I recently noticed that putting the app on background for some time, then switching back to it again causes the WKWebView to reload the current page, same with just hitting f5 on it. How do we disable this behavior?
WKWebview of iOS 18 includes Safari browser. When playing videos, some videos show "NotSupportedError: The operation is not supported.", but it is normal on iOS15 devices. The video link is as follows. Even if it is downloaded and referenced locally in HTML, it cannot be played, so it is ruled out that it is a network problem.
https://ydtj-adas.oss-cn-shanghai.aliyuncs.com/e6yun.com/exam/exam/a35447b496b94e5e9a6aab27d62c867e.mp4 cannot be played
https://ydtj-adas.oss-cn-shanghai.aliyuncs.com/e6yun.com/exam/exam/82d970957a7d4e8d88c13cd101143005.mp4 can be played