Apple is trying to solve one of Safari’s biggest weaknesses with AI. Safari has long lacked the robust library of extensions that its rivals have, mainly due to the stringent development requirements from Apple. But now, Apple is inviting users to essentially vibe-code their own extensions. …
… Safari is getting AI tab management and more Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/wwdc-2026-the-verge-337.jpg?quality=90&strip=all During the keynote, Apple showed off a bunch of handy new features for Safari, including a new tab management feature that will use A… …
… For example, Safari can use Apple Intelligence to “tame” a whole bunch of tabs and collect related tabs together. Safari can also monitor pages with a new “Notify Me” feature. …
… With Safari, you can look at 360-degree web experiences. These are just a few of the things I spotted — and I haven’t even finished processing everything Apple listed in the image below, from the keynote video. …
… Image: Ask to Browse is exactly how it sounds — your kids will need to get your permission before they can access new websites via Safari. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Apple-Screen-Time-Ask-to-Browse-wwdc-2026-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all To assist parents with imp… …
… Apple’s AI assistant could also get its own app and integrations with more third-party AI models. Additionally, the Image Playground app and the Safari start page are said to be getting a redesign along with the Weather app adding a new “Conditions” section.
… Safari Notify Me can be used to monitor webpages on your behalf, notifying you with an alert of a price drop or restock in an online store, for example. Siri AI will also power improvements to Apple’s Shortcuts app to make it more user-friendly. …
… The first apps with support will be Safari, Freeform, and Multiview on Apple TV. …
… Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/describe-extension-safari.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Apple’s other new vibe-coding platform should be a little more straightforward. …
… New looks for the Camera, Safari, and Phone apps Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/phone-app.png?quality=90&strip=all As part of its broader redesign, Apple revealed revamps for some of its core apps in iOS 26. …