Apple today released Safari 11.0 for macOS Sierra and OS X El Capitan. The update adds new media-related features, plus improvements to privacy, compatibility, and security.

Notably, in Safari 11, the web browser blocks videos with audio from automatically playing on most websites. Other new features are outlined in our macOS High Sierra roundup.

Stops media with audio from automatically playing on most websites



Adds the ability to configure Reader, content blockers, page zoom, and auto-play settings on a per-website basis, or for all websites



Improves AutoFill accuracy from Contacts cards



Includes updated media controls for HTML video and audio



Enhances performance and efficiency

Safari 11 was first introduced in macOS High Sierra, which will be publicly released on September 25.

Safari 11 is available as a free update within the Mac App Store.