FaceTime and Safari are probably the two most improved apps in macOS 12 Monterey. With the redesigned UI, neat tab management, and super handy Quick Notes, Safari’s latest set of features would tempt anyone to try the macOS Monterey beta. But what if you don’t want to put your main computer at risk by installing the macOS beta and are instead looking for a safer way to get the new Safari browser on macOS Big Sur or older versions? As it turns out, there’s a reliable way of using macOS Monterey’s new Safari browser on older macOS computers. Let me show you how it works.
Ever since Apple released the macOS Monterey developer beta, I have been testing out Apple’s latest desktop OS. Besides the occasional freezing and lag, I haven’t faced any major issues in macOS Monterey. Still, I wouldn’t recommend you install the macOS 12 beta, considering the unexpected bugs that may dampen your excitement. Instead, testing the new redesigned Safari on older macOS versions is much safer. Besides, you also do not have to go through the tedious procedure of installing the macOS Monterey public beta. With that said, let’s dive right in!
- Install Safari 15 Beta on Your Mac Running macOS Big Sur and Catalina
- Download Safari Technology Preview to Use New Safari on macOS Big Sur
- Use the New Safari Browser on Older macOS Versions on Mac
Install Safari 15 Beta on Your Mac Running macOS Big Sur or Catalina
With the aim of giving more Mac owners a sneak peek into what to expect from the all-new Safari browser, Apple has started inviting select macOS Big Sur and Catalina users to join the AppleSeed Program. If invited, you can install Safari 15 beta on your older macOS Big Sur or Catalina computer before the official rollout this fall.
Download Safari Technology Preview to Use New Safari Browser on macOS Big Sur
Safari Technology Preview has long been a secure way for Apple device users to test Safari features in the development stage. While Safari Technology Preview is designed primarily for developers, anyone can take advantage of it. And that’s exactly what we are going to do.
Now, double-click the Safari Technology Preview.dmg file.
Next, click Install to perform a standard installation.
Now that you have installed the new Safari browser on your Mac, you must be curious to know what all is new here. So, let me bring your attention to a couple of notable features.
The highlight of the macOS Monterey Safari browser is the tab group feature. It lets you perfectly organize your tabs to avoid clutter when you have many tabs open at once. So depending on your preference, you can create different tab groups like entertainment, technology, shopping, and more to improve your browsing experience.
- Up next, give a suitable name to the tab group, and you are done. If you wish to learn everything about tab groups, follow our detailed guide on how to use tab groups in Safari on macOS 12 Monterey.
“Shared with You” automatically shows up all the links shared in the Apple Messages app. Additionally, it also stores the shared links that you pin. Hence, if you ever want to check the web links shared via the stock message app on Apple devices, you no longer have to dig into conversation threads.
To see these links, click on the Sidebar icon located at the top left corner of the screen. After that, click “Shared with you”. On this screen, you should see all the shared links.
