click on Safari Technology Preview app menu then go to Preferences -> Advanced and then check "Show Develop".
If you don't see the tab 'Develop' on the top menu you have to activate it:ĥ. Now it's time to use Safari Technology Preview. Once the simulator is up and running open the iPhone's Safari browser and digit your app localhost url.ģ. Open XCode, right-click on its icon in the dock and go to Open Developer Tool / SimulatorĢ. Get the latest layout technologies, visual effects, developer tools, and more, so you can provide input on how they are implemented and deliver best-in-class experiences on Apple devices. You can find the installation software here.ġ. Safari Technology Preview gives you an early look at upcoming web technologies on Apple platforms. Run it After a while you will be able to.
You will need this version of Safari to be able to inspect the page directly from the simulator, as normal Safari does not do it very well. Xcode -> Preferences -> Components -> Just chose what you need here. Meanwhile, download Safari Technology Preview for Big Sur.
Safari technology preview vs. xcode simulator install#
The download and the install will may take centuries and at times you will feel like it's not progressing at all, but trust it and let it do its magic.ģ. XCode is mandatory and you will need it to start the simulator. Why so.?Ģ.Because you will need it to install XCode, as it is picky and requires the latest version of the operating system. I know the OS update is a long and tedious process and you have been putting it off for weeks, but now is the time to do it. First of all you need to update your OS to Big Sur. So if you are more of an Android-y person like me the simulator is the solution right for you, so there are no more excuses to not to test the features on Safari Mobile before sending them into production ?ġ. I thought it was a good idea to write down this super quick guide following a ticket we received while ago regarding an issue that only occurred on Safari Mobile, therefore it was testable only on a real iPhone and/or a simulator.