Apple is stuffing up iOS, with its Webkit rules

Stefan Mileschin · 7th May 2021, 05:15

Google engineer moans

Apple wants all the browsers on iOS to run WebKit, however, Alex Russel, Google's engineer says the software is not up to snuff.

Russel said that Apple's iOS browser (Safari) and engine (WebKit) are uniquely under-powered. Consistent delays in the delivery of important features ensure the web can never be a credible alternative to its proprietary tools and App Store.

Russel has cited an example of this by mentioning Stadia and other cloud gaming services which Jobs Mob refused to be available on the App Store and pushed them to use the web instead, which requires Apple to allow gamepad APIs so controllers can be used with these new web apps.

https://fudzilla.com/news/52821-appl...s-webkit-rules

7th May 2021, 05:15	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,769	Apple is stuffing up iOS, with its Webkit rules Google engineer moans Apple wants all the browsers on iOS to run WebKit, however, Alex Russel, Google's engineer says the software is not up to snuff. Russel said that Apple's iOS browser (Safari) and engine (WebKit) are uniquely under-powered. Consistent delays in the delivery of important features ensure the web can never be a credible alternative to its proprietary tools and App Store. Russel has cited an example of this by mentioning Stadia and other cloud gaming services which Jobs Mob refused to be available on the App Store and pushed them to use the web instead, which requires Apple to allow gamepad APIs so controllers can be used with these new web apps. https://fudzilla.com/news/52821-appl...s-webkit-rules

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