You can enabled WebGL in OS X 10.6.5 for the WebKit nightly build using this Terminal command :
defaults write com.apple.Safari WebKitWebGLEnabled -bool YES
After that you should check out a few of these demos...
And then perhaps check out this great resource…
Ultimately be sure to visit the Khronos WebGL page.
Apple didn’t update yet Safari documentation to reflect new APIs in iOS. This information is based on JavaScript research and testing over Safari itself. The list of new features detected are:
- Accelerometer support through the DeviceOrientation API
- WebSockets API from HTML5
- HTML5 Form Support
- Partial AJAX 2 Support
- Print Support
- New JavaScript data types
- New DOM events
- Enhanced SVG and Canvas support
Accelerometer support, and more Canvas compatibility has piqued my interest.
Yes, the iPad doesn’t have Flash. We know that already.
The interesting parts of the video Bloomberg has obtained from Blackberry actually comes at the end, with the Acid3 test, and rendering demos for Java and HTML5 Canvas. Apple have something to work towards matching there. I am sure they will.
And, as Bloomberg say, do remember that the Playbook is not a finished product yet. A lot of things can go right, as well as wrong between lab videos being made and a device finally hitting the market place.
One last thought… Am I the only one out there in the blog-sphere that sees that the iPad actually presents a finished page at exactly the same time as the PlayBook?
We’ll soon be launching the Safari Extensions Gallery, a new destination that provides you with an opportunity to increase the visibility of your Safari extension beyond your website.
The Safari Extensions Gallery will feature selected extensions that offer an innovative user experience. And a one-click installation process will allow users to seamlessly install extensions from a developer’s website without ever having to leave the Gallery.
Have your extension considered for the Safari Extensions Gallery. Submit your extension download URL and supporting metadata today.
JavaScript Blacklist is a simple extension for Safari 5 which blacklists scripts from a configurable list of domains. If a common “utility” script used by sites that you visit is annoying you, this will let you opt out quickly and easily.
Here are some examples of common annoying scripts. JavaScript Blacklist comes pre-configured to block these by default.
- tynt.com – modifies copy-pasted text
- intellitxt.com – green links with double-underlines
- snap.com – link previews
Very handy. Especially for blocking tynt.
If you accidentally close a tab you didn’t mean to close, just press Command+Z, the Mac’s standard keyboard shortcut for Undo. The “lost” tab is immediately restored.
Thanks to danfrakes.
A handy list of available Safari extensions to hold you over until Apple opens their gallery.
You can also either upgrade your existing Apple Developer Package, or enrol (for free) in the Safari Developer Program here.
Among other things, this has to make it worth the download…
Safari Reader
Safari Reader removes annoying ads and other visual distractions from online articles. So you get the whole story and nothing but the story. It works like this: As you browse the web, Safari detects if you’re on a web page with an article. Click the Reader icon in the Smart Address Field, and the article appears instantly in one continuous, clutter-free view. You see every page of the article — whether two or twenty. Onscreen controls let you email, print, and zoom. Change the size of the text, and Safari remembers it the next time you view an article in Safari Reader.
I got a few tweets regarding the previous Tynt post.
Apparently you can opt out of Tynt by visiting their Opt In / Out page.
Tynt respects your privacy
We only track what’s being copied from the websites that use Tynt Insight and do not track any personally identifiable information.
If you don’t want Tynt Insight tracking copies or adding links, you can disable Tynt Insight, by clicking the Opt Out button below. You will need to Opt-Out for each browser you use and have cookies enabled.
So I tried it. It doesn’t work.
When I tried to copy that passage above, with my own Tynt blocking removed, and Tynt disabled for Safari using their Opt In / Out setting, I still got their crappy link spam included in my copy and paste.
So I’ll be sticking with Gruber’s suggestion for now. That works for all browsers instantly. Period.