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U.S. market share held by mobile browsers 2015-2024, by month

In February 2024, Apple’s Safari was the most popular mobile internet browser in the United States, with a market share of 55 percent. Google’s Chrome came as a close second, with around 38 percent of market share.

U.S. browser market

Considering Apple iPhone’s high user rate in the United States , it is no wonder that Safari, the browser pre-installed on every iPhone, is also widely used. When it comes to the overall browser market, however, Safari’s leading status gets lost: Chrome is the number one internet browser in the United States with a market share of about 50 percent , while Safari trails as a second with around 35 percent share. Safari lags even further behind in the desktop browser market, with only around 18 percent share . This correlates to Apple’s standing in the PC market: ranked as number four in the market as of the third quarter of 2021, Apple’s Mac computers enjoy a relatively niche yet loyal user group. With a nearly 60 percent share, Chrome is the dominating figure in the U.S. desktop browser market.

Market share held by leading mobile internet browsers in the United States from January 2015 to February 2024

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Important Safari Statistics For Users To Understand Its Growth In Recent Years

Updated · Oct 10, 2023

Important Safari Statistics For Users To Understand Its Growth In Recent Years

WHAT WE HAVE ON THIS PAGE

1 Introduction
2 Key Safari Statistics (Editor’s Choice)
3 General Safari Statistics
4 Country-wise Website Traffic Statistics
5 Conclusion

Introduction

Safari Statistics: Apple’s Safari surpassed more than 1 billion users in April 2023. With this milestone, Safari has emerged as the second web browser to achieve 1 billion users around the world. In the last year, Apple unveiled multiple new privacy features to its Safari web browser. The company has introduced a new privacy report to Safari that reveals how many and which cross-site trackers ITP are prevented from accessing users’ information. However, Google Chrome is still far ahead of Safari with more than three times the total number of users of Apple’s Safari. Here we will discuss some key findings, facts, and Safari statistics.

Key Safari Statistics (Editor’s Choice)

As of 2023, in the United States Safari surpasses Google Chrome’s mobile browser market share with more than 55%.
In 2023, Safari is the fastest browser in the world.
In the United Kingdom, Safari leads the mobile browser market share with 50.7%.
Apple’s Safari accounts for 48 % of the global browser market share in March 2023 and 18.84% in April 2023 .
Apple’s Safari has grown notably in Europe with a market share of 79 %.
Apple’s Safari has nearly 12% of the mobile user market share in the US.
Safari has emerged as a tough competitor to Google Chrome in North America.
Apple’s Safari is considered the safest browser as only 26 vulnerabilities have been identified in Safari in 2022.
Safari accounted for 11.87 % of the desktop browser market share in 2023.
More than 1 billion people use Apple’s Safari at present.
Nearly 06 b illion people used the browser in 2023.
Apple released the Safari web browser in January 2003.
Safari accounts for 84 % of the mobile browser market share as of September 2023.
According to Market.us, By 2032, the Internet Browsers Market size is projected to reach USD 998.1 Bn from USD 201.9 Bn in 2022

General Safari Statistics

#1. more than 1 billion people use safari browsers around the globe..

In 2023, Safari surpassed the 1-billion-user mark which ranks second place with 19.85% market share. However, it is still far behind Google Chrome in terms of the number of users. It is the second most admired browser in the world.

#2. Safari had around 844 million users in 2021.

In 2021, Safari accounted for 844 million users. The browser has shown pretty decent year-to-year growth.

#3. While Safari follows strongly, Google Chrome is still the most used web browser in the world.

Safari provides the highest online browsing experience to users on all types of Apple devices. It offers a wide range of customization options.

#4. Safari has the highest penetration in the US as compared to Google Chrome.

Apple’s Safari is the leading mobile and tablet web browser in the United States.

#5. Safari has around 53.21% of the mobile browser market share in the US.

Google Chrome falls behind Apple’s Safari when it comes to mobile browser market share in the US.

As of August 2023, in the United States, the highest market share was experienced by Chrome’s internet browser with 52.28%.
On the other hand, the second position is secured by Safari with a 30.65% market share.
Other popular browsers market share is followed by Edge (8.49%), Firefox (3.44%), Opera (2.98%), and Samsung Internet (1.04%).

#6. Chrome has a larger share than Apple’s Safari only in Wyoming among the other US states.

Safari statistics show that it beats Chrome in 49 out of 50 states in the US. Safari has a major share of users in other states.

#7. Safari accounts for 33.52% of the market share in North America.

Apple’s Safari is giving tough competition to Google Chrome in the continent with one-third of internet users accessing the browser.

#8. Apple’s Safari is the second most utilized internet browser in South American regions.

Google Chrome has the largest browser market share of 77.03% in the region.

#9. Apple’s Safari is considered the safest browser so far.

As per the latest findings, Apple’s Safari has turned out to be the safest browser as only 26 vulnerabilities have been found in Safari in 2022.

#10. Apple’s Safari contributes to 19.54% of the global browser market share.

With 19.54% of the market share worldwide in 2023, Safari has turned out to be the second most used browser in the world.

#11. Apple’s Safari has grown notably in Europe with a market share of 18.78% .

Apple Safari has gained momentum in Europe as well with an 18.79% market share.

#12. Since its release, safari saw a decline in the rate of growth only from 2014 to 2015 and from 2017 to 2018.

From 2014 to 2015, Safari saw a drop of -0.71% in the rate of growth, and from 2017 to 2018, the browser witnessed a decline of -0.08% in the rate of growth.

#13. Safari reinstated Netscape Navigator as the default browser for Macintosh systems in January 2003.

Safari launched by Apple is an open-source graphical web browser. iOS, macOS, and iPadOS also support this browser.

#14. Earlier, the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs wanted to name Safari ‘Freedom’.

A former Apple employee disclosed that Steve Jobs fondly wanted to name this browser ‘Freedom’; however, it did not materialize well in the end.

#15. Safari needs around 54 days to mend any security issues.

#16. The browser market share of Safari turned out 19.91% in 2023 which has increased from last year.

#17. Safari accounted for 27.75% of the browser market share in Vietnam in September 2023.

#18. As per the 2023 Safari statistics, the browser has around 2.58% of the browser market share in India.

#19. In Hong Kong, Safari had nearly 38.4% of the browser market share in 2023.

#20. Safari is said to be more than 50% faster than Chrome on average.

#21. Apple’s Safari has a higher browsing time of up to 30 minutes as compared to Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox.

#22. Safari has contributed to nearly 52.12% of the Taiwanese mobile browser market and Apple has been leading the Taiwanese smartphone market.

#23. The streaming video time of Apple’s Safari is up to one and a half hours longer as compared to Chrome, MS Edge, and Firefox.

Country-wise Website Traffic Statistics

In the last month of 2023, the United States of America had 25.46% of total traffic on Safari.com, but it recorded a decrease in total website visitors by 36.46%.
Other countries recorded the following contribution in total traffic: South Africa (8.71%) decreased by 16.9%, Jersey (2.56%), Maldives (2.47%), United Kingdom (1.97%) decreased by 62.9% and other countries collectively made around 58.83%.

By Marketing Channels Distribution

As per Apple’s Safari statistics, the highest rate of traffic towards safari.com is by direct search resulting in 55.57%.
67% is paid search while 3.10% is from organic search.
Furthermore, other traffic sources towards safari.com are referrals (0.87%) and Social (0.45%).

Safari’s share of the global browser market has shot up in the last 12 months. Apple’s Safari is the leading mobile and tablet web browser in the United States. With an increase in the rate of growth in all types of platforms, Apple’s Safari is the second most admired web browser in the world. It depends on users if they want to opt for a more secure and private browser like Safari or if they want to use a web browser like Google Chrome that gathers their personal data and suggests ads as per their preferences. However, Safari statistics mentioned above reveal that the browser has a long way to go to outshine Google Chrome in terms of usage and market share.

Safari keeps data of the most visited websites by its users. However, users can disable this option by changing settings.

Safari has been designed in a way to provide full privacy to its users. It has key privacy features such as Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) and Fingerprint Defense that are turned on by default in the browser.

Safari has a better standard as compared to other web browsers. While Safari only supports operating systems that are designed by Apple such as iOS and macOS, Chrome is supported by a wide range of portaging systems such as Linux, Android, and Windows.

Currently, Apple's Safari accounts for more than 1 billion users around the world.

Users can have the best internet access experience while using Safari. It offers incredible customization options and robust privacy protection features. Safari optimizes the battery life of the operating system. When it comes to speed, Safari is considered the fastest web browser available in the world.

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Web Browser Market Share: 85+ Browser Usage Statistics

Written by Brian Dean

Web Browser Market Share: 85+ Browser Usage Statistics

If you want up-to-date browser stats, then you’ll LOVE this comprehensive roundup.

Today, I will show you which browsers have the biggest slice of the 5.3 billion monthly internet users today – the competition is fierce!

This guide will break down the top statistics by desktop, mobile, tablet, and location.

Let’s explore the rise and fall of the internet’s largest browsers.

Worldwide Browser Market Share in 2024 (All Platforms)

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Browser Market Share by Region

Here’s a breakdown of browser share worldwide for desktop and mobile. As you can see, Chrome is by far the most popular browser on the planet (nearly 7 out of 10 people use Chrome), followed by Safari (with nearly 2 out of 10 people using it).

Interesting, the relatively new Microsoft Edge has surpassed Firefox in popularity.

Looking at only desktops, the rankings are similar but we’ve got a new browser (360 Safe) not featured in the ranking of most popular browsers across all platforms.

Also, Edge appears to be a browser that people primarily use on desktop and it took Safari’s 2nd place in the overall ranking.

Chrome remains the #1 most-used browser on mobile and desktop. Safari, largely thanks to being the default browser on iOS devices, comes in at a relatively close second.

How Many People Use Google Chrome?

Google Chrome holds over 65.29% browser market share in December 2023. Considering there are 5.3 billion monthly active internet users, the number of people using it is estimated to be 3.46 billion worldwide.

Google Chrome Browser Market Share Worldwide in 2024

Chrome browser usage statistics.

Number of people using Chrome: 3.46 billion worldwide
12-month growth: 64.68% to 64.73% (2022-2023)
10-year growth: 35.82% to 64.73% (2013-2023)
Highest market share: 66.34%
Growth trend: Since 2008, it mostly increased year-over-year with the exception of flat growth / slight decline (less than 1%) in past few years
Release date: September 2, 2008

Google released the initial version of Chrome back in September 2008. Before this, we lived in a world dominated by Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft’s IE.

Today, they barely hold 10% of the browser market combined (when accounting for Edge replacing Microsoft’s IE).

Chrome also remains the dominant web browser worldwide. In fact, Chrome is now the largest browser in pretty much any country, platform (except console) apart from Apple’s Safari being dominant on US mobile devices.

Notable Statistics

As of August 2023, Chrome is 1-in-8 apps to be downloaded over 10 billion times from Google Play. What’s more, the other top 7 are all Google apps: Google Play Services, YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail, Speech Services by Google, Google Search and Android Accessibility Suite.
Chrome pays hackers to hack them – that’s right; they have a Chrome Vulnerability Reward Program where you can get paid up to $150,000 for exploiting vulnerabilities.

I think one of Chrome’s crowning features is its continuous evolution.

Google’s statistics do the talking. They’re consistently improving the browser’s security, performance, and functionality – not to mention the awesome Chrome extensions!

Overall, it may not be perfect with resource usage and other issues, but people keep installing it on their devices, so they’re doing something right!

Sources: Statcounter 1 , Statcounter 2 , Statcounter 3 , Wikipedia

How Many People Use Safari?

Apple’s offering, Safari, currently holds 18.56% of the internet browser market, with an estimated 984 million people using it in December 2023. Safari also makes up 24.71% of all mobile device browsers worldwide, which is high considering Apple holds 28.83% of the smartphone market.

Safari Browser Market Share Worldwide in 2024

Safari browser usage statistics.

Number of people using Safari: 984 million worldwide
12-month growth: 18.29% to 18.59% (2022-2023)
10-year growth: 11.77% to 18.59% (2013-2023)
Highest market share: 20.7% (May 2023)
Growth trend: Since launch, it’s only decreased in 2014-15 (-0.71%) 2017-18 (-0.08%)
Release date: January 7, 2003 (Replacing Navigator on Macintosh computers)

Safari replaced Navigator as the browser of choice on Macintosh computers back in January 2003. Since then, Safari has been the default, pre-installed browser on every single iOS device with internet access.

No guesses what the primary driver for its user popularity is, right?

Safari is the only browser to beat Chrome for users in the tablet market. With 40.24% of ‘tablet only’ users in the US preferring the browser (vs. 30.92% for Chrome). Of course, this will have to do with Safari being pre-installed on iPad’s – which sell like crazy.

General Statistics

Safari is the #1 browser for US mobile users, with over 55.21% of Americans using it for their mobile devices.
Originally, Safari was going to be named ‘Freedom’ by Apple’s creator, Steve Jobs.
The developers pushed for the name ‘iBrowse.’
Safari is a firm number 2 in the market; its steady growth in the last decade has seen it reach a usage share of 1-in-5 web users in December 2023.

Overall, we can see that Safari is the second most popular browser globally.

Plus, its share of the current worldwide market has slightly increased in the past 12 months.

In the US mobile market, Safari is still going strong in terms of dominance. Until more Android devices get sold than iOS in America, it’s not likely to change any time soon.

At the moment, it seems users have to choose if they want the privacy and security benefits of Safari or just to use Chrome, which basically wants to collect data and advertise stuff to you.

Sources: Statcounter 1 , Statcounter 2 , Statcounter 3 , Statcounter 4 , Ars Technica

How Many People Use Firefox?

In terms of the total web market share, Mozilla’s Firefox currently holds 3.36% across all platforms in December 2023. With only 0.52% coming from mobile devices. It’s estimated that 178 million people use Firefox today.

Firefox Browser Market Share Worldwide in 2024

Mozilla firefox browser usage statistics.

Number of people using Firefox: 178 million worldwide
12-month growth: 3.01% to 3.35% (2022-2023)
10-year growth: 14.83% to 3.35% (2013-2023)
Highest market share: 31.82% in November 2009
Growth trend: Since 2009, consistent decline in market share (with limited month-to-month growth in few cases)
Release date: September 23, 2002 – Called Phoenix 0.1

Since Phoenix 0.1 was released in September 2002, Firefox quickly became a user favorite and renowned alternative to the once-dominant Internet Explorer. The fast adoption of Firefox was mainly due to IE’s slow release and lack of new features.

There was a time in the mid-2000s to 2010 where every 1 in 3 people accessing the web used Firefox. Since 2009, it’s lost its popularity considerably to Chrome and Safari, dropping from 14.83% to 3.35% in the past 10 years.

On Google Play’s Android store, the Firefox app has over 100 million downloads.
Firefox is a non-profit organization.
Today, over 20% of Firefox users have the ‘Enhanced Tracking Protection’ feature enabled, blocking third-party tracking cookies.

Mozilla is a non-profit.

Because of that, users of the browser benefit from slightly more privacy compared to the amount of ad data Google collects from your search history via Chrome.

If privacy is something you look for in your internet experience, then browsers like Firefox and Tor are the best place to start.

Sources: Statcounter 1 , Statcounter 2 , Statcounter 3 , Statcounter 4 , Mozilla 1 , Mozilla 2

How Many People Use Edge?

In December 2023, Microsoft Edge had 4.97% of the worldwide browser market, with an estimated 263 million people using it today. Edge performs well in the desktop market share at 11.89% , and a much lower 0.24% for mobile browser use.

Microsoft Edge Browser Market Share Worldwide in 2024

Edge browser usage statistics.

Number of people using Edge: 263 million worldwide
12-month growth: 4.23% to 4.96% (2022-2023)
Growth since launch: 0.4% to 4.96% (2015-2023)
Highest market share: 5.5% in November 2023
Growth trend: It’s only increased year-over-year
Release date: July 25, 2015

Since launching on July 25, 2015, Microsoft’s replacement for IE has taken a good slice of the market, however not as much as the company hoped with its awe-inspiring codename ‘Spartan.’

The original Edge was an HTML-based browser. As of January 2020, Microsoft launched its Chromium-based version, merging users into the compatibility and performance-focused version.

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As we know from Internet Explorer, simply installing something as default does not suggest that people will switch to use it as default. However, people seem to be giving Edge a shot, and the year-over-year growth has been consistent.

Will Edge manage to overtake Safari?

Only time will tell.

Sources: Statcounter 1 , Statcounter 2 , Statcounter 3 , The Verge

How Many People Use Samsung Internet?

In December 2023, Samsung Internet’s share of the web browser market was 2.6% across all platforms, with over 138 million people using it worldwide. However, the focus should be on their 4.48% of mobile users.

Samsung Internet Browser Market Share Worldwide in 2024

Samsung internet browser usage statistics.

Number of people using Samsung Internet: 138 million worldwide
Downloads on Google Play: 1+ billion
12-month growth: 3.05% to 2.6% (2022-2023)
Growth since launch: 0.55% to 2.6%
Highest market share: 3.75% in July 2019
Growth trend: Since launch, grew its market share to over 3% in 2019 but usage had since slightly dropped
Release date: 2015

Samsung Internet is a mobile device browser running on the open-source Chromium project. It can be found on many smartphones.

What’s more, Samsung Internet has received over 1 billion installs from the Google Play Store since 2015, which is more than several browsers like Firefox and Opera combined.

These installs have left Samsung Internet ranked the 6th most popular browser across all platforms worldwide, behind Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox and Opera. In terms of mobile where it’s available for install, Samsung is ranked the 3rd most used behind Chrome and Safari.

Sources: Statcounter 1 , Statcounter 2 , Statcounter 3 , Google Play

1. China Browser Usage Statistics

1.05 billion internet users

Again, Chrome is the most popular internet browser in China, with a 51.52% market share and 60.36% on mobile. The 4th, 5th, and 6th most used are all browsers developed by Chinese companies, UC, QQ, and 360 Safe.

Safari comes in 2nd with a 17.23% market share; one contributor is the 50.83% dominance they have in the tablet market as the browser of choice.

Microsoft’s offering Edge ranked 3rd with a 8.87% market share across all platforms and 20.81% among desktop users, ranking it 2nd after Chrome in the desktop category.

UC Browser, built by UCWeb, was the 4th most popular browser in China, with 7.46% on all platforms, 11.89% on mobile.

Finally, 360 Safe Browser, built by the company Qihoo, was in 5th at 7.26% .

2. India Browser Usage Statistics

692 million internet users

Chrome is the undisputed top-ranked browser for India’s market share, with 87.13% across all devices and 87.57% on mobile. The second place is Opera with 4.99% overall and 4.88% through cell phones.

Safari doesn’t claim any wins for market share across all platforms, with 2.45% on mobile and only 11.05% on tablets – a market the company typically excels in.

This difference is due to the smartphone market; budget phones like Xiaomi, Realme, and OPPO dominate phone sales in India.

The UC browser had a 50/50 market share with Chrome until 2016, where it saw a decline in users migrating to Chrome.

UC did so well initially because they offered a lite mode that reduced the data usage, allowing for 2G browsing. What’s more, they actually saved 79% more data than Chrome and Firefox on 1000 MB of web page load in tests.

3. USA Browser Usage Statistics

311 million internet users

At 49.74% Google Chrome is the most popular used across all platforms in terms of US browser market share. In second place is Safari with 31.23% of the share; together, they make up over 80.97% of America’s market.

In terms of mobile, Safari is ranked number one and makes up 55.21% of all mobile browsing in the US, with Google Chrome ranked second with 37.98% and the Galaxy phones default browser, Samsung Internet, at 3.78% .

Why is Apple so dominant?

Well, this boils down to the simple fact they sell more phones in America than any other company. The iPhone’s default browser is Safari, and they own 55% of the smartphone market in the US, followed by Samsung at 23%.

Sources: Datareportal , Statcounter

Browser Market Share By Region

Finally, below we can see a comparison of all regions.

Where Safari has some strong usage figures in North America, Europe, and Oceania – it’s still too far behind Chrome.

Chrome is here to stay across all regions.

We can expect the most significant changes to these browser usage figures to come from the influence of pre-installed browsers on mobile devices.

Asia Web Browser Statistics

7 out of 10 internet users in Asia use Chrome. And less than 2% use Firefox.

North America Web Browser Statistics

In North America, Chrome holds a slim lead in terms of market share. With Safari being used by around a third of all North American internet users.

South America Web Browser Statistics

In South America, Chrome dominates. Nearly 8-in-10 internet users in South America use Chrome as their browser of choice.

Europe Web Browser Statistics

Here’s a full breakdown of browser market share in Europe. In the European region, Firefox has a much stronger presence than in Asia or South America.

Oceania Web Browser Statistics

In Oceania, Chrome retains a slim lead over its competitors. Even so, over half of all internet users in Australia, New Zealand and other countries in the region use Google Chrome.

Africa Web Browser Statistics

Chrome also performs well in Africa. However, Opera has much higher market penetration in Africa compared to many other places in the world.

That’s a wrap for my roundup of browser statistics.

Chrome is the unquestionable champion in the browser wars. Yet, some other browsers made category or regional wins questioning global Chrome dominance.

Now I’d like to hear from you:

Will these new era browsers eat up more of the market? Do you expect to see privacy-focused browsers like DuckDuckGo in the future rankings?

Please jump in and leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

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Mobile’s browser usage share jumps 26% in three months

Safari is the biggest beneficiary, making Apple's browser punch over its desktop weight

Mobile-based browsing has tripled in the last two years, and is making significant inroads on traditional Internet access from personal computers, according to statistics from a Web metrics company.

Mobile’s gains are in part a side effect of a global slump in personal computer sales as customers instead purchase smartphone and tablets, and as a result, increasingly shift their time-spent-online from PCs to mobile. Last month, mobile browser usage — a combination of browsing from smartphones and tablets — surged by 1.4 percentage points to account for 13.2% of all unique visitors to the 40,000 websites that California-based Net Applications monitors for clients.

February’s jump was atop a one percentage point increase in January and a half-point gain in December. In the last three months, mobile browser usage has climbed 2.8 percentage points, representing a 26% upswing since Nov. 2012.

The longer trends are even more impressive: In the last 12 months, mobile browser usage has nearly doubled, and in the past 24 months has more than tripled.

Gains on the part of mobile have come at the expense of what Net Applications defines as “desktop,” a category that includes both desktop and notebook PCs, primary powered by Microsoft’s Windows, and Macs running Apple’s OS X. Desktop browser usage dropped 3.1 percentage points in the last three months, and fell 6.3 points in the last 12.

For February, desktop browser use averaged 86.2%, down from 92.5% a year earlier. In September 2009, when Computerworld began tracking mobile browser usage — seven months before Apple started selling its first iPad — desktop owned 98.9% of the usage total.

Browser makers have not missed that trend, and in fact began emphasizing mobile long before its share doubled in 2012-2013.

Mozilla, the open-source developer of Firefox, took the bold step of building a mobile operating system based on that browser. Google, which has long relied on a basic browser for its Android operating system, ported Chrome to the platform and pinned its future in mobile on that browser.

Microsoft, with its two-pronged strategy of pushing both Windows 8 and Windows RT into mobile, created the tablet- and touch-centric Internet Explorer 10 (IE10). Google also quick-kicked Chrome into Windows 8’s “Modern” user interface (UI) and slapped together one for iOS as well. Mozilla is working on a Firefox for Modern, too.

But the browser that’s profited the most from the rise in mobile browser usage has been Apple’s Safari.

Safari, the default browser on all iOS devices — and untouchable unless Apple relents on rules that bar rivals from the App Store or at least cripple those that are accepted — accounted for 55.4% of all mobile browser used in February, leading the Android browser (with 22.8%) and Opera Software’s Opera Mini (12.7%), and far, far ahead of Chrome (2%) and IE (1.6%).

Apple’s mobile dominance — Safari is used twice as much as the Android browser, even though Android smartphones and tablets outsell iOS devices by wide margins — gave it a combined desktop-mobile share of 12% of all browser usage last month. Google’s various desktop and mobile browsers, meanwhile, accounted for 17.3% of all usage, while Microsoft and Mozilla, neither with appreciable mobile share, ended February with 48.3% and 17.3%, respectively.

In plainer words, Apple’s browser share of 12% is much closer to both Google’s and Mozilla’s than the desktop-only numbers indicate.

And the likely growth of mobile browser usage will only be good news for Apple, assuming Safari maintains its supremacy. If mobile continues to gain ground by its 12-month average, it will assume 20% of all browsing by April 2014; if the faster-paced average of the last three months continues, mobile should reach the 20% mark in Sept. 2013.

Gregg Keizer covers Microsoft, security issues, Apple, Web browsers and general technology breaking news for Computerworld. Follow Gregg on Twitter at @gkeizer , or subscribe to Gregg’s RSS feed . His e-mail address is [email protected] .

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80+ Browser Statistics: Data Analysis & Market Share

As Internet Explorer sails into obsolescence, and Chrome dominates the landscapes, the sporadic rise of alternative browsers like Firefox and Safari signals a discerning, diverse user base.

Top Stats At A Glance

More than 4.3 billion individuals across the globe are using the internet, constituting 57% of the world's population.
The proportion of Gen Z smartphone users has reached as high as 98%.
Android boasts the largest market share among operating systems at 39.91%, followed closely by Windows at 35.12%.
Chrome stands as the most widely utilized web browser, commanding a 63% share of the browser market.
In the United States, Safari leads the mobile browser market with a dominant 55.35% market share.

As of May 2023, Chrome holds the dominant position in the global browser market, commanding a substantial 62.82% market share. This signifies that roughly six out of every ten individuals worldwide opt for Chrome as their preferred browser.

Following Chrome, Apple Safari comes in as the second-most popular browser, capturing a market share of 20.86%. Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox trail behind as the third and fourth most widely used browsers, accounting for 5.28% and 2.77% of the market, respectively.

We've meticulously gathered this up-to-date browser data from reliable sources to provide you with the latest browser usage statistics.

So, without further ado, let's delve into the market shares of various web browsers.

Which mobile browser leads in terms of total mobile internet traffic worldwide?

Browser market share: top picks, browser usage statistics, mobile browser statistics, security of browsers statistics, browser business issues statistics, that's a wrap.

Every web browser is available for use at no cost. The significant importance lies in having the largest share of the browser market since vendors predominantly depend on the quantity of users utilizing their browsers. Their primary method of generating revenue is through advertisements.

As of the first quarter of 2023, Chrome commands approximately 65% of the market share. Safari and Edge follow closely behind, securing the second and third positions with 18.86% and 4.27% , respectively. 1
In the fourth quarter of 2022, Google Chrome dominated the browser market in the United States, commanding a 51% share. 1
Concurrently, Safari, Edge, and Firefox captured market shares of 33.97%, 6.73%, and 3.59% , correspondingly. 1
Chrome boasted a user base of 3,229.76 million individuals , while the Safari browser counted 576.85 million users during the same period. 2
Chrome commands a substantial 66.22% share of the mobile browser market, while the Safari browser secures a noteworthy 24.17% of this market. 2

What is the latest market share of web browsers as of the first quarter of 2023?

As of the first quarter of 2023, Google Chrome holds the largest market share at approximately 65%. Safari and Edge are in the second and third positions with 18.86% and 4.27% market shares, respectively.

How many users did Google Chrome and Safari have in the year 2023?

Google Chrome had a user base of 3,229.76 million individuals, while the Safari browser counted 576.85 million users during the same period.

What is the market share of mobile browsers for Chrome and Safari?

Chrome commands a substantial 66.22% share of the mobile browser market, while the Safari browser secures a noteworthy 24.17% of this market.

The web browser is inarguably the most common portal for accessing the internet. Here are some key highlights of global browser usage:

Globally, Chrome is the preferred browser for approximately 63.38% of users across all devices. Safari comes in second place with a 19.25% market share. Following closely are Firefox at third place with 3.77% , Samsung Internet at fourth place with 3.47% , and Microsoft Edge at fifth place with 3.08% . 3
Most users globally have a preference for Google Chrome, with nearly 66% of the browser market share belonging to this browser as of 2023. 3
In contrast, only 2.27% of the browser market share is owned by Opera. 3
Desktop users constituted the minority of internet users, representing 41.46% of all internet traffic, while mobile users accounted for the majority at 55.73% . Tablet users made up a smaller portion, totaling 2.81% of internet traffic. 3
Chrome dominates South America with a commanding 82.64% share of the browser market, while Safari trails far behind with a meager 5.59% . Firefox holds a modest 4.04% adoption rate on the continent. 4
In Africa, Chrome maintains its leadership with a substantial 61.68% market share. What's intriguing about Africa's browser usage is that Safari and Opera share an equal footing, each representing 11.05% of the browser market. 4
As for Europe, the browser of choice is, unsurprisingly, Chrome, with a significant 60.66% market share. Other prominent browsers across the continent include Safari at 16.45% , Firefox at 7.54% , and Samsung Internet at 4.89% . 4
Asia's browser landscape sees the leader, Chrome, capturing an impressive 67.45% of the market. Safari secures the second position with 8.95% . Notably, UC Browser claims the third spot in Asia with 7.59% of the market. 4
Oceania stands out in the browser competition with the highest Safari usage at 31.92% . Chrome holds a solid 51.8% of the browser market, while Firefox, Samsung Internet, and Edge compete for the third position, each holding approximately 4% of the market share. 4

What are the leading web browsers on a global scale across all devices?

Globally, Chrome holds the top position as the preferred browser, with approximately 63.38% of users across all devices choosing it. Safari is the second most popular browser with a 19.25% market share, followed by Firefox at 3.77%, Samsung Internet at 3.47%, and Microsoft Edge at 3.08%.

How dominant is Google Chrome in the global browser market as of 2023?

As of 2023, Google Chrome is the preferred choice for the majority of users globally, with a commanding market share of nearly 66%.

How does the usage of desktop, mobile, and tablet devices break down in terms of internet traffic?

Desktop users represent the minority of internet users, contributing to 41.46% of all internet traffic. The majority of internet traffic comes from mobile users, accounting for 55.73%, while tablet users make up a smaller portion at 2.81%.

The digital landscape has evolved to prioritize mobility, necessitating browsers to be thoroughly optimized for mobile usage and capable of facilitating effortless transitions between devices in order to deliver a seamless browsing encounter.

Notably, the browser market share in the United States is unique due to the higher prevalence of iPhone usage among Americans.

Google Chrome commands a substantial 67.76% of the global mobile browser market share. 5
A significant 62.36% of the total mobile internet traffic occurs through the Chrome browser. 5
Safari lays claim to 24.55% of the mobile browser user share worldwide. 5
Chrome boasts an impressive installation base, with over 5 billion mobile users . 5
Firefox captures a modest 0.51% of the global mobile browser user share. 5
Google Photos has stored an astonishing 4 trillion photos, with an additional 28 billion photos and videos uploaded weekly . 6
Approximately 527 million individuals utilize mobile browsers with built-in ad-blocking features. 6

The most prevalent screen resolution for mobile browsing is 360×640, constituting 12.98% of all mobile internet users. 6
On average, mobile users dedicate 3 hours and 37 minutes to daily internet browsing. 7
South Korea leads the world in mobile internet connection speed, boasting an impressive 121 Mbps . 7

Mobile Browser Usage

In the United States, Facebook serves as a mobile browser for 7.63% of mobile users, ranking third behind Safari and Chrome. 7
Washington state boasts the highest Facebook usage as a mobile browser within the US, with a rate of 13.74% . 7
Safari dominates the US mobile browser landscape, with a substantial 57.22% of mobile users choosing it as their preferred option. 7
Chrome holds a significant share of the US mobile browser market at 35.75% . 7
The United States ranks 18th in the world for mobile internet connection speed, with an average of 47.1 Mbps. 7

What is the most common screen resolution for mobile browsing?

The most prevalent screen resolution for mobile browsing is 360×640, accounting for 12.98% of all mobile internet users.

How much time do mobile users spend on internet browsing each day, on average?

On average, mobile users spend approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes browsing the internet daily.

Which country has the fastest mobile internet connection speed in the world?

South Korea currently holds the top position for mobile internet connection speed, boasting an impressive average speed of 121 Mbps.

The emergence of any technological advancement introduces fresh online vulnerabilities. The reach and complexity of cyberattacks are likely to grow.

The UC Browser, with a user base of 405 million globally, stands as the leading choice for ad-blocking among browsers. 8
Google's safe browsing service ensures the protection of more than 4 billion devices. 8
On a daily basis, Google issues an impressive 3 million browser safety warnings. 9
Additionally, Google actively identifies and blocks over 40,000 phishing sites and over 1,000 malware-infected websites each day. 9

The number of vulnerabilities in web browsers has shown a concerning uptick, marking a 22% increase. 10
Vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems have experienced a significant surge, with a notable 50% rise. 10
Firefox currently holds the unfortunate distinction of being the most susceptible browser, with a total of 1873 vulnerabilities , closely trailed by Chrome, which has 1858 vulnerabilities . 10

When it comes to data breach costs, United States companies lead the pack, with an average expenditure of $8.64 million . 10
In the United States and Western Europe, a significant portion of users are still operating outdated web browsers. This includes 73% of Microsoft Edge users, 35% of Firefox users, and 23% of Safari users. 10
iOS devices are significantly more prompt in receiving security updates within a month compared to Android devices, with nearly a fourfold advantage. 10

What is the current trend in web browser vulnerabilities?

The number of vulnerabilities in web browsers has increased by 22%, which is a concerning trend, indicating a higher risk for users.

How have vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems changed recently?

Vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems have seen a significant surge, with a remarkable 50% increase, making mobile devices more susceptible to security threats.

Which web browser is the most vulnerable at the moment?

Currently, Firefox is the most susceptible browser, with a total of 1873 vulnerabilities. Chrome closely follows with 1858 vulnerabilities.

IT managers need to consistently enhance their efforts in safeguarding company websites and customer data. It's essential that any comprehensive business security strategy incorporates the security of the web browsers used by employees.

Approximately 31% of organizations have suffered data loss because they were unprepared for cyberattacks. 11
In the United States, about 17% of adults store their passwords within their web browsers. 11

Approximately 18.1% of companies currently benefit from robust HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) for website protection. 11
On average, it takes companies 280 days to detect and contain a data breach. 11
There is an average cost savings of $1 million for containing a data breach within 200 days compared to breaches lasting over 200 days. 11
The average financial loss per stolen customer record stands at $150 . 11
Employees inadvertently expose their organizations to potential threats from approximately 18.5 million infected websites while accessing the internet at any given time. 11

Total Annualized Cyber Crime Cost by Attack Type

There has been an 11% decrease in the total number of cyberattacks and a 27% decrease in security breaches compared to the previous year. 12
Indirect attacks account for 40% of security breaches. 12
Google identified over 2 million phishing websites . 12
The primary vulnerabilities in cyberattacks across all network types include weaknesses in cryptography ( 39.7% ), cross-site scripting ( 12% ), issues related to system patching (8% ), directory listing vulnerabilities ( 7.1% ), and exposed systems and services ( 3.5% ). 12

What percentage of companies use HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) for website protection?

Approximately 18.1% of companies currently employ robust HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) measures to enhance their website protection.

How long does it take, on average, for companies to detect and manage a data breach?

On average, it takes companies around 280 days to identify and effectively contain a data breach.

Is there a financial benefit to containing a data breach within a certain timeframe?

Yes, there is an average cost savings of $1 million when a company successfully contains a data breach within 200 days, compared to breaches that last longer.

At the moment, Chrome remains unrivaled in its popularity, commanding the preference of the majority of global users. However, the competition between Apple Safari and Microsoft Edge is fierce, with each taking turns in gaining market share. Therefore, it will be intriguing to observe which browser manages to overcome challenges and secure the second position in the years to come.

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Report shows that Safari reaches one billion worldwide users, still behind Google Chrome

Based on a recent report, Apple’s Safari finally hit one billion users, becoming the second browser to hit the milestone, next to Google Chrome, which still shines brighter in popularity. According to Atlas VPN , 1,006,232,879 internet users (19.16% of all internet users) currently use the Safari browser. Meanwhile, Google Chrome has three times more, with a whopping 3,378,967,819 users. Microsoft Edge sits in third place with about 212,695,000 users.

Atlas VPN’s findings are based on the GlobalStats browser market share percentage, which was converted into numbers using the Internet World Stats internet user metric to retrieve the precise numbers. Its report seems to suggest that Safari’s growth could be related to the browser’s adoption of privacy and security features, but it’s likely more a reflection of mobile marketshare where Safari and Chrome come installed on Apple and Android devices.

Image Credits: Atlas VPN

Apple’s web browser is automatically installed on every Apple device, while Chrome is installed with most versions of Android. This helps to give both tech behemoths a leg up in the competition. And while Microsoft ships its Edge browser with Windows, it lost out on the mobile market due to the Windows Phone’s failure .

That said, Apple has introduced several new privacy features to the browser over the past year that could help attract users. The browser’s new privacy report, for example, shows how many and which cross-site trackers Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) stopped from accessing your information.

Chrome is often considered a more attractive browser, however, with web applications such as YouTube , Drive, Calendar, Docs , Earth and Maps , among others. Just last week, Google rolled out a new way to use Google Lens on the desktop , allowing Chrome browser users on desktop to search any image on a web page with Google Lens. In April, a new “multisearch” feature via Google Lens was launched on the Google mobile app as well.

Additionally, Version 100 of Google Chrome launched in late March , and Chrome on Android became 15% faster.

Other browsers in the report included Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Samsung Internet and Opera. As noted, Microsoft Edge was the third most popular browser with over 212 million users, overtaking Firefox, which has 179 million internet users. Since the release of Windows 11, Microsoft Edge became the default browser on all devices and, in turn, received a big increase in its user base.

Firefox browser is oriented toward more privacy-concerned users as it offers protection features like security against tracking, pop-up blocking malware and phishing. Mozilla launched version 100 of the browser at the beginning of May.

Fifth on the list was the Samsung Internet browser, which is used by more than 149 million users. Last is the Opera browser, with more than 108 million users. Not only can people utilize Opera for everyday tasks, but it also has a Crypto Browser and app with a built-in crypto wallet that supports Ethereum, Polygon and Celo blockchain technology.

60+ Browser Usage Statistics, Facts, and Trends

Last Updated: May 20, 2023

General Browser Usage Statistics

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Do you remember the time before the internet? If you are younger than 29, that’s impossible.

Today we are connected 24/7 , and the Web influences everything in our lives. And I mean everything – from starting a romantic relationship to what TV to buy and where to go for dinner.

The following list of browser usage statistics will show you the state of the web browsers in 2022.

Mind-Blowing Browser Usage Statistics

There are over 4.3 billion internet users worldwide. That’s 57% of the world’s population.
The percentage of Gen Z smartphone users is up to 98%.
There are 2.71 billion smartphone and 1.23 billion tablet users globally and according to Smartphone Statistics , the number of smartphone users in 2020 will go up to 2.87 billion.
The total number of websites is over 2 billion in 2020 .
Android is the most popular OS with a 39.91% market share, followed by Windows with 35.12%.
Chrome is the most used browser . Its browser market share is 63%.
Mobile browser usage statistics show Safari is the leading mobile browser in the US with a 55.35% market share.
Back in 2004, 95% of the internet population used Internet Explorer.

More than half of the world’s population uses a web browser. And most use Chrome on Android.

Anyone could’ve made an educated guess and reached the same conclusion. Still, coming up are browser statistics that will unveil the details about Chrome’s dominance. Moreover, you’ll see what happens with its competitors.

1. There are 4.38 billion internet users worldwide.

(Source: Hootsuite and We Are Social)

There are more than 1.7 billion websites in 2019.
According to web browser statistics , there were more than 112 browsers in 2018.
The most popular mobile app categories in the US are “Communication and social” – 97.7% and web browsers – 97.6% .
A poll by Digital Trends shows 53% of people have between one and five tabs opened at any given time. 13% have “Too many to count!”
Chrome has a market share of 63.37%.
Safari’s market share is 15.05%
Firefox accounts for 4.49% of the browser market.
According to browser usage stats, Samsung Internet has 3.75%.
UC browser shares fourth place with Samsung Internet. It’s the browser of choice for 3.75% of the internet population.
Opera’s market share is 2.58%, leaving the last two spots for Internet Explorer and Edge.
IE has a market share of 2.26%, followed by Edge with 2.18%.

Well, the stats show Google’s browser is the king of browsers.

But why is Chrome so popular?

First of all, Google is the most powerful website on the planet with more than 63,000 searches in a second.

Second of all, Android is the most adopted OS worldwide, and Chrome is its default browser.

Last but not least, Chrome does a decent job of providing access to the Web – it’s fast, relatively secure, and easy to use.

2. There are 2.71 billion smartphone and 1.23 billion tablet users in 2019.

(Source: Bankmycell and Statista)

Smartphones account for 51.11% of the global device market . Interestingly enough, 31% of smartphone users are using voice search to some extent. By the way, more people own a cell phone than a toothbrush.
Chrome is the browser of choice for 71.07% of desktop users . Firefox has a market share of 9.53%. Safari is third among the most popular browsers with 5.63%.
Google’s web browser is also the leader among mobile users with a 60.63% market share . Safari is a distant second with 20.19%. Curiously, mobile users prefer Samsung Internet to Firefox and Opera, which places it in third place with 6.85%.
Browser statistics show Safari is the undeniable ruler of the tablet kingdom. Apple’s browser accounts for 64.12% of the market , while Chrome is second with 23.76%.
For TVs, the browser usage in 2019 is divided between Chrome (75.47%) and Opera (22.09%) . Together, they hold 97.56% of the TV browser market.

If Apple didn’t control over 70% of the tablet market , Chrome would dominate the entire browser market across all devices.

It’s interesting to see newcomers like Samsung Internet enter the top three browsers for mobile. On the other hand, if the US-China trade war continues, Huawei may abandon Android. While this is rather unlikely, if it happens, we may see new players joining the browser war. Furthermore, this would undermine Chrome’s superiority, since Huawei controls about 17% of the smartphone market .

Today, the sun shines brightly over Chromeland, but the future may bring some Asian clouds over the Google browser’s kingdom. CLICK TO TWEET

3. Android was the most popular OS in 2019 with a 39.91% market share, followed by Windows (35.12%) and iOS (13.85%).

(Source: Global Stats)

Unsurprisingly, Chrome rules over 88.43% of Android devices . All other browsers have less than a 3% market share.
Chrome leads the race for the “Mostly Used Browsers Cup” for Windows . Google’s browser is several laps ahead of its competitors and has won the hearts of 68.30% of the public . Internet Explorer is far behind with 9.77%, followed closely by Firefox (9.18%). Edge’s fanbase is 5.52%, leaving Opera no chances for the trophy with 1.7%.
Safari dominates across iOS devices with a 93.23% market share . Surprisingly, 4.47% of iOS users prefer Chrome to Apple’s browser.
Linux is the battlefield of the Firefox vs. Chrome fight. The latter has the upper hand, being the browser of choice for 54.54% of Linux’s users . Still, Firefox isn’t giving up and has the support of one-third of all Linux consumers.

Although Chrome is the most popular browser on three out of the four major operating systems, it can’t dethrone Safari in iOS.

Still, with Android’s expansion, Chrome will become more and more popular. It’s already leaving the remaining browsers in the dirt, and there aren’t any notable pretenders to take its place.

4. Chrome (52.53%) and Safari (29.37%) are the most popular web browsers in North America.

(Source: Stat Counter)

Chrome rules over 82.64% of South America , leaving Safari a distant second with 5.59%. Firefox’s adoption on the continent is 4.04%.
You won’t be surprised to find out who the leader in Africa is. Once again, Chrome has the highest market share – 61.68% . Still, what’s interesting about Africa’s browser usage is that Safari and Opera are equals. Each accounts for 11.05% of the browser market.
And the browser of choice for Europeans is… (drumroll) – Chrome! Is anyone surprised? Guess not. Google’s web browser market share is 60.66% . The other most used browsers across the Old Continent are Safari (16.45%), Firefox (7.54%), and Samsung Internet (4.89%).
The leader in Asia holds 67.45% of the market (you already know its name). Safari is second with 8.95%. What’s interesting about Asia is that UC browser holds third place with 7.59% of the market.
Oceania is an intriguing region in the browser wars. It’s the part of the globe with the highest Safari usage – 31.92% . Chrome accounts for 51.8% of the browser market. Firefox, Samsung Internet, and Edge are fighting for the third spot, each with about 4% of the market.

Chrome’s dominance spreads all over the globe.

Although Safari has a stable presence in all regions, it’s still too far behind Google’s web browser. If Google doesn’t make any dramatic mistakes, there aren’t any notable threats to its dominance. So far, that is.

5.Google Chrome and Safari own the majority of the US browser market share at 45% and 38%, respectively.

(Source: StatCounter)

The figures are quite similar in Canada, with the gap between Chrome and Safari becoming wider. Chrome’s usage has increased by 6% (51%) and Safari’s has dropped by 8% (30%).
Interestingly, the percentage of Chrome and Safari users in the UK stands halfway between the usage in the US and Canada, reaching around 48% and 34%, respectively.
Australia shows similar numbers to Safari’s use in the UK and Canada’s use of Chrome.
Microsoft Edge is the 3rd most used browser in all regions accounting for about 4% in Australia but more than 5% in the other countries.
Other browsers are significantly less popular and stand at somewhere less than 5%.

Browser usage statistics per region in percentages:

6.Google launched its browser in 2008.

(Source: CrossBrowserTesting)

According to browser stats, Chrome has more than five billion downloads on Play Store.
Browser usage stats show Chrome accounts for about 39% of mobile traffic in the US.
The Chrome bounty program increased its maximum payout from $5,000 to $15,000 for a baseline report. For a high-quality one, the bounty jumped from $15,000 to $30,000.
Google Safe Browsing protects over four billion devices , mostly accessing the Web via Chrome.
On average, Chrome shows its users more than 250 million warnings for malicious websites a month.
Here’s a curious browser statistic about Chrome – 65.94% of mobile users in Wyoming use Chrome. It’s the only state where Google’s browser beats Safari.

One of Chrome’s pros is that it evolves. Google continues to improve its browser’s security, and the statistics above prove it.

Although Chrome requires more resources than most browsers, people still prefer it over the competition. It’s not perfect, and it doesn’t provide any revolutionary features, but it gets the job done. And browser usage stats show that’s enough for most people.

7. Apple released its browser in 2003 to replace Navigator on Macintosh computers.

(Source: Apple)

According to browser usage statistics, Safari is the browser of choice for mobile users in 49 of the 50 states in the US.
Alaska has the highest number of iOS users – 77.88% of the population . That means about 687,000 people use Safari in the 49th state alone.
According to browsers statistics for 2019, Safari accounts for 55.35% of the mobile browser market in the US. Chrome is second with a 35.37% market share.
There were over one billion visits via Safari to US government sites between June and August 2019.
Steve Jobs wanted to name the browser “ Freedom. ” Its developers amusingly called it “iBrowse.”

Overall, Safari is the second most popular browser worldwide and first in the US mobile market. So if we compare Chrome to Safari, a reasonable question pops out – which web browser is the best?

Well, it depends on which company’s philosophy suits you best. Keep in mind that Safari is available only for Apple devices, while you can download Chrome on every device. Still, Safari is more privacy-oriented, while Google’s primary purpose is to advertise to you.

8. Mozilla released Mozilla 1.0, the forefather of Firefox, in 2002.

(Source: Mozilla)

According to browser usage statistics, there are over 250 million Firefox users globally.
The mobile version of Firefox has over 100 million downloads for Android.
Volunteers wrote almost 40% of the Firefox source code .
More than half of Firefox users use non-English versions.
1.3% of Firefox users have the browser’s tracking protection feature enabled.

Although the majority of people don’t use Firefox in 2019, it’s one of the best if not the best web browser out there. And since Mozilla is a non-profit organization, you know they won’t use your data to flood your browsing experience with ads.

In case you are wondering, “Which browser is best for privacy?”, you can count on Firefox. You can also use the Tor browser for privacy and anonymity, but it’s much slower.

9. Microsoft released the first version of Internet Explorer in 1995.

(Source: Network World)

In 2004, 95% of the online population used Internet Explorer to access the Web. It’s been downhill for the browser ever since.
According to Statista , IE accounts for 5% of the browser market in the US, while Edge has 4.22%.
By November 2018, only 11% of people using Windows 10 browsed the Web via Edge.

Internet Explorer is almost history today. A glorious one, but history nonetheless. Its successor, Edge, failed to impress the majority of users, and only a fraction of the online population uses Microsoft’s browser.

Still, the company announced the launch of a full-Chromium Edge. There’s already a Beta available for download. Microsoft hopes its new browser will change the status quo and receive wider adoption. Only time will tell, though.

10.Around 55.73% of the traffic was mobile while about 41.46% was desktop usage at the beginning of 2021.

( Source: StatsCounter)

The least frequently used device is the tablet accounting for only around 2.81% of the global internet traffic.
Browser usage stats reveal that although mobile outweighs desktop usage, more than 55% of engagement comes from desktop devices. Speaking of different smart devices and their usage rates, the inability of a website to scale properly to any device on which the users access it is the modern scourge of website designers. More complicated actions are usually done on desktop computers or laptops as they are fast-processing and the features are laid out visibly across the interface. Mobile phones and tablets are oftentimes reserved for low-stake activities and simple tasks .
The most popular mobile browsers worldwide are again the big players Chrome and Safari, with Chrome being incredibly 258% more frequently used than Safari, which comprises 62% of the mobile browser market share.
On the other hand, 90% of time spent on a mobile device involves using an app whose engagement is as much as four times better than the mobile web browser .
60% of consumers read reviews on their mobile browsers , which is larger by a third than those who use their mobile apps for that purpose.
Statistics predict that internet browser usage on a mobile device will remain low at 12% but users will spend about 88%, i.e. 4 hours a day using mobile internet in their apps rather than on their browser.
Microsoft Windows (76%) is the most popular OS for desktops while Android (72%) rules the mobile OS. iOS (56%) is the most frequently used OS for tablets.
Android is a two gold medal winner in the category of most used OS for a tablet and a mobile phone.

11. 60% of companies got infected with malware through a web browser.

(Source: Technical.ly)

According to browser statistics, Edge can identify 98% of phishing sites . Chrome and Firefox can successfully recognize 96%.
Research shows Edge can immediately block 89% of phishing sites, outperforming Chrome (79%) and Firefox (77%.)
Almost a third of companies lost some data through web browsing.
There are about 18.5 million websites infected with malware at any given time.
There are around 1,800 malicious uploads to the Chrome store blocked by Google on a monthly basis while Google is actively coming up with novel protections alongside an entire team of manual reviewers.
With 177 vulnerabilities detected in 2019 , Chrome is the most vulnerable browser with Denial of Service being the most common type. All this doesn’t prevent it from being the most common browser.
Firefox is the second most vulnerable website with 105 vulnerabilities detected in the same respect.
Websites that employ SSL certificates are easily recognizable by HTTPS as opposed to those that are not secure and only have the HTTP extension.

According to browser usage stats, Edge seems to be more secure than Chrome and Firefox.

Considering how many threats exist on the Web, using a safe browser is a no-brainer.

12. Firefox uses more resources than Chrome, using up 1,722MB while Chrome trots behind using around 900MB of space.

Opera uses around 790MB, which is slightly lesser than Chrome.
Microsoft Edge stands out by using only about 640MB, which justifies the claim that thanks to the added support, it has seen more than a 27% drop in the browser’s memory footprint.

The experiment to find out which of the most used web browsers uses the least memory was carried out on a PC running AMD Ryzen 3 2200G with 8 GB RAM and Windows 10 (64 bit) operating system and 10 websites running in the background.

Overall, current versions of Firefox are no longer more memory efficient than Chrome/Chromium-based browsers.

Firefox has 563 extensions whilst Chrome Web Storage lists more than 200,000 extensions at the moment justifying its immense browser usage percentage.
Chrome has reinforced its strong relationship with its users via extensions such as HubSpot Sales, Todoist, Reply, HTTPS Everywhere, Click@Clean, Bitly, BuzzSumo, MozBar, HubSpot Collect, etc.
The most popular Firefox add-ons to help you control the functionality of your browser and introduce a variety of tools are Adblock Plus, Ghostery, uBlock Origin, GreaseMonkey, Lightshot, uMatrix, Dark Reader, Clippings, Grammarly, Video Speed Controller, etc.

13. The Google Chrome browser accounts for circa 63.43% of the global market share of leading internet browsers.

It has undeniably monopolized the browser market-making other browsers slowly tune out.
Apple’s Safari browser popularity is more than three times slower than Chrome’s, reaching 19.26%.
Firefox, Samsung, and Microsoft Edge account for around 9% combined, while separately each of them represents about 3% of the market share.
UC Browser, Internet Explorer, and Opera market share range lower than 3% while Android has no current statistics available.
In November 2020, Net Applications announced that it will throw in the towel and no longer provide reports on web browser market shares, as plans by Google to deprecate user agents in Google Chrome will disable it from measuring web browser usage as closely as possible.

14.Tim Berners-Lee developed the first web browser in 1990. Its name was The WorldWideWeb application, which later became “Nexus.”

(Source: ArsTechnica)

Internet Explorer lost its dominance on the browser market to Firefox in January 2009 . Back then, Mozilla became the most used browser with a 45.5% market share, leaving IE second with 44.8%. Less than 7% of the online population used Safari or Chrome at the time.
It was in March 2012 when Chrome became the king of browsers. Browser usage stats show Chrome was the browser of choice for 37.3% of online users , while 36.3% of them used Firefox. IE was down to an 18.9% market share.
More than 80% of Windows 10 users download another browser to replace Edge at the first opportunity.
The Samsung Internet browser has over a billion downloads on Google Play. That’s more than Firefox and Opera combined.
Employees who used Chrome or Firefox (instead of Safari or IE) stayed at their jobs 15% longer and performed better in 2015.
Facebook’s in-app browser accounted for 7.63% of mobile traffic in the US in 2018. This means it was the third most used browser for mobile devices, behind Safari and Chrome. Still, if Facebook is a browser, what’s the correct answer?

Chrome is the undeniable victor in the browser wars for the last seven years.

What’s interesting is the advance of Samsung’s Internet and Facebook’s role in the browser market.

These two don’t stand a chance against Google’s champion, but such newcomers could unbalance the status quo.

With Chrome being the browser of choice for so many people, the others are just trying to maintain a large enough user base to keep them afloat. This excludes Safari, which is tied to Apple devices and the company’s loyal customers.

There aren’t any indications the seven-year rule of Chrome is going to end soon.

Still, we live in exciting times as far as browsers are concerned.

We’ll see a new Edge, based on Chromium.

Firefox is regaining its former glory.

And Samsung wants a piece of the pie as well.

Undoubtedly, the 2022 browser usage statistics will show some changes.

Who knows, maybe a new pretender will join the fun.

Happy surfing!

Internet Explorer (IE) is one of the oldest web browsers that used to own more than a 50% share of the browser market. Sadly, today it is in possession of only 1.05%. IE paved the way to its demise by not adhering to the norms and website standards of W3Counter and became a nerve-wrack for developers. It also lacked security features, add-ons, and fast responsiveness. Microsoft has pushed it aside even more once it dragged Microsoft Edge into the spotlight.

Netscape is one of the oldest, original web browsers that lost to Internet Explorer and a few other competitors in the “First Browser War”. However, nowadays there are hundreds of web browsers available for free download or purchase on the internet. W3Counter displays a preponderance of web browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, and Samsung, with a few versions of each.

You’ve definitely stumbled upon these statistics while doing research on Google Chrome. The Google Chrome browser has triumphed, currently owning 69.28% of the global browser market share. It’s considered a browser of choice for over 69% of desktop users.

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by Deyan Georgiev

I've been a tech-addict all my life. I still remember the sound of a successful dial-up connection. I started my writing career at a very young age for a gamers' magazine. I'm fascinated by each new technology, as a kid with a long-anticipated Christmas gift. My hunger for knowledge and child-like fascination with everything with wires or codes helps me cover a wide array of articles here, on Review42.com. Whenever I'm not staring at a display I enjoy exploring new places.

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iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
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iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
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Setup basics
Make your iPhone your own
Take great photos and videos
Keep in touch with friends and family
Share features with your family
Use iPhone for your daily routines
Expert advice from Apple Support
What’s new in iOS 17
Turn on and set up iPhone
Wake and unlock
Set up cellular service
Use Dual SIM
Connect to the internet
Sign in with Apple ID
Subscribe to iCloud+
Find settings
Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
Learn the meaning of the status icons
Charge the battery
Charge with cleaner energy sources
Show the battery percentage
Check battery health and usage
Use Low Power Mode
Read and bookmark the user guide
Learn basic gestures
Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID
Adjust the volume
Find your apps in App Library
Switch between open apps
Quit and reopen an app
Multitask with Picture in Picture
Access features from the Lock Screen
View Live Activities in the Dynamic Island
Perform quick actions
Search on iPhone
Get information about your iPhone
View or change cellular data settings
Travel with iPhone
Change sounds and vibrations
Use the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Create a custom Lock Screen
Change the wallpaper
Adjust the screen brightness and color balance
Keep the iPhone display on longer
Use StandBy
Customize the text size and zoom setting
Change the name of your iPhone
Change the date and time
Change the language and region
Organize your apps in folders
Add, edit, and remove widgets
Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen
Remove apps
Use and customize Control Center
Change or lock the screen orientation
View and respond to notifications
Change notification settings
Set up a Focus
Allow or silence notifications for a Focus
Turn a Focus on or off
Stay focused while driving
Customize sharing options
Type with the onscreen keyboard
Dictate text
Select and edit text
Use predictive text
Use text replacements
Add or change keyboards
Add emoji and stickers
Take a screenshot
Take a screen recording
Draw in documents
Add text, shapes, signatures, and more
Fill out forms and sign documents
Use Live Text to interact with content in a photo or video
Use Visual Look Up to identify objects in your photos and videos
Lift a subject from the photo background
Subscribe to Apple Arcade
Play with friends in Game Center
Connect a game controller
Use App Clips
Update apps
View or cancel subscriptions
Manage purchases, settings, and restrictions
Install and manage fonts
Buy books and audiobooks
Annotate books
Access books on other Apple devices
Listen to audiobooks
Set reading goals
Organize books
Create and edit events in Calendar
Send invitations
Reply to invitations
Change how you view events
Search for events
Change calendar and event settings
Schedule or display events in a different time zone
Keep track of events
Use multiple calendars
Use the Holidays calendar
Share iCloud calendars
Camera basics
Set up your shot
Apply Photographic Styles
Take Live Photos
Take Burst mode shots
Take a selfie
Take panoramic photos
Take macro photos and videos
Take portraits
Take Night mode photos
Take Apple ProRAW photos
Adjust the shutter volume
Adjust HDR camera settings
Record videos
Record spatial videos for Apple Vision Pro
Record ProRes videos
Record videos in Cinematic mode
Change video recording settings
Save camera settings
Customize the Main camera lens
Change advanced camera settings
View, share, and print photos
Use Live Text
Scan a QR code
See the world clock
Set an alarm
Change the next wake up alarm
Use the stopwatch
Use multiple timers
Add and use contact information
Edit contacts
Add your contact info
Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info
Use other contact accounts
Use Contacts from the Phone app
Merge or hide duplicate contacts
Export contacts
Get started with FaceTime
Make FaceTime calls
Receive FaceTime calls
Create a FaceTime link
Take a Live Photo
Turn on Live Captions in a FaceTime call
Use other apps during a call
Make a Group FaceTime call
View participants in a grid
Use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together
Share your screen in a FaceTime call
Collaborate on a document in FaceTime
Use video conferencing features
Hand off a FaceTime call to another Apple device
Change the FaceTime video settings
Change the FaceTime audio settings
Change your appearance
Leave a call or switch to Messages
Block unwanted callers
Report a call as spam
Connect external devices or servers
Modify files, folders, and downloads
Search for files and folders
Organize files and folders
Set up iCloud Drive
Share files and folders in iCloud Drive
Share your location
Meet up with a friend
Send your location via satellite
Add or remove a friend
Locate a friend
Get notified when friends change their location
Notify a friend when your location changes
Add your iPhone
Add your iPhone Wallet with MagSafe
Get notified if you leave a device behind
Locate a device
Mark a device as lost
Erase a device
Remove a device
Add an AirTag
Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone
Add a third-party item
Get notified if you leave an item behind
Locate an item
Mark an item as lost
Remove an item
Adjust map settings
Get started with Fitness
Track daily activity and change your move goal
See your activity summary
Sync a third-party workout app
Change fitness notifications
Share your activity
Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
Find Apple Fitness+ workouts and meditations
Start an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
Create a Custom Plan in Apple Fitness+
Work out together using SharePlay
Change what’s on the screen during an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
Download an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
Get started with Freeform
Create a Freeform board
Draw or handwrite
Apply consistent styles
Position items on a board
Search Freeform boards
Share and collaborate
Delete and recover boards
Get started with Health
Fill out your Health Details
Intro to Health data
View your health data
Share your health data
View health data shared by others
Download health records
View health records
Monitor your walking steadiness
Log menstrual cycle information
View menstrual cycle predictions and history
Track your medications
Learn more about your medications
Log your state of mind
Take a mental health assessment
Set up a schedule for a Sleep Focus
Turn off alarms and delete sleep schedules
Add or change sleep schedules
Turn Sleep Focus on or off
Change your wind down period, sleep goal, and more
View your sleep history
Check your headphone levels
Use audiogram data
Register as an organ donor
Back up your Health data
Intro to Home
Upgrade to the new Home architecture
Set up accessories
Control accessories
Control your home using Siri
Use Grid Forecast to plan your energy usage
Set up HomePod
Control your home remotely
Create and use scenes
Use automations
Set up security cameras
Use Face Recognition
Unlock your door with a home key
Configure a router
Invite others to control accessories
Add more homes
Get music, movies, and TV shows
Get ringtones
Manage purchases and settings
Get started with Journal
Write in your journal
Review your past journal entries
Change Journal settings
Magnify nearby objects
Change settings
Detect people around you
Detect doors around you
Receive image descriptions of your surroundings
Read aloud text and labels around you
Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
Add and remove email accounts
Set up a custom email domain
Check your email
Unsend email with Undo Send
Reply to and forward emails
Save an email draft
Add email attachments
Download email attachments
Annotate email attachments
Set email notifications
Search for email
Organize email in mailboxes
Flag or block emails
Filter emails
Use Hide My Email
Use Mail Privacy Protection
Change email settings
Delete and recover emails
Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
Print emails
Get travel directions
Select other route options
Find stops along your route
View a route overview or a list of turns
Change settings for spoken directions
Get driving directions
Get directions to your parked car
Set up electric vehicle routing
Report traffic incidents
Get cycling directions
Get walking directions
Get transit directions
Delete recent directions
Get traffic and weather info
Estimate travel time and ETA
Download offline maps
Search for places
Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services
Get information about places
Mark places
Share places
Rate places
Save favorite places
Explore new places with Guides
Organize places in My Guides
Delete significant locations
Look around places
Take Flyover tours
Find your Maps settings
Measure dimensions
View and save measurements
Measure a person’s height
Use the level
Set up Messages
About iMessage
Send and reply to messages
Unsend and edit messages
Keep track of messages
Forward and share messages
Group conversations
Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
Collaborate on projects
Use iMessage apps
Take and edit photos or videos
Share photos, links, and more
Send stickers
Request, send, and receive payments
Send and receive audio messages
Animate messages
Change notifications
Block, filter, and report messages
Delete messages and attachments
Recover deleted messages
View albums, playlists, and more
Show song credits and lyrics
Queue up your music
Listen to broadcast radio
Subscribe to Apple Music
Play music together in the car with iPhone
Listen to lossless music
Listen to Dolby Atmos music
Apple Music Sing
Find new music
Add music and listen offline
Get personalized recommendations
Listen to radio
Search for music
Create playlists
See what your friends are listening to
Use Siri to play music
Change the way music sounds
Get started with News
Use News widgets
See news stories chosen just for you
Read stories
Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
Listen to Apple News Today
Subscribe to Apple News+
Browse and read Apple News+ stories and issues
Download Apple News+ issues
Listen to audio stories
Solve crossword puzzles
Search for news stories
Save stories in News for later
Subscribe to individual news channels
Get started with Notes
Add or remove accounts
Create and format notes
Draw or write
Add photos, videos, and more
Scan text and documents
Work with PDFs
Create Quick Notes
Search notes
Organize in folders
Organize with tags
Use Smart Folders
Export or print notes
Change Notes settings
Make a call
Answer or decline incoming calls
While on a call
Set up voicemail
Check voicemail
Change voicemail greeting and settings
Select ringtones and vibrations
Make calls using Wi-Fi
Set up call forwarding and call waiting
Avoid unwanted calls
View photos and videos
Play videos and slideshows
Delete or hide photos and videos
Edit photos and videos
Trim video length and adjust slow motion
Edit Cinematic mode videos
Edit Live Photos
Edit portraits
Use photo albums
Edit, share, and organize albums
Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
Make stickers from your photos
Duplicate and copy photos and videos
Merge duplicate photos and videos
Search for photos
Identify people and pets
Browse photos by location
Share photos and videos
Share long videos
View photos and videos shared with you
Watch memories
Personalize your memories
Manage memories and featured photos
Use iCloud Photos
Create shared albums
Add and remove people in a shared album
Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
Import and export photos and videos
Print photos
Find podcasts
Listen to podcasts
Follow your favorite podcasts
Use the Podcasts widget
Organize your podcast library
Download, save, or share podcasts
Subscribe to podcasts
Listen to subscriber-only content
Change download settings
Make a grocery list
Add items to a list
Edit and manage a list
Search and organize lists
Work with templates
Use Smart Lists
Print reminders
Use the Reminders widget
Change Reminders settings
Browse the web
Search for websites
Customize your Safari settings
Change the layout
Use Safari profiles
Open and close tabs
Organize your tabs
View your Safari tabs from another Apple device
Share Tab Groups
Use Siri to listen to a webpage
Bookmark favorite webpages
Save pages to a Reading List
Find links shared with you
Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
Automatically fill in forms
Get extensions
Hide ads and distractions
Clear your cache
Browse the web privately
Use passkeys in Safari
Check stocks
Manage multiple watchlists
Read business news
Add earnings reports to your calendar
Use a Stocks widget
Translate text, voice, and conversations
Translate text in apps
Translate with the camera view
Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or an Apple TV channel
Add your TV provider
Get shows, movies, and more
Watch sports
Watch Major League Soccer with MLS Season Pass
Control playback
Manage your library
Change the settings
Make a recording
Play it back
Edit or delete a recording
Keep recordings up to date
Organize recordings
Search for or rename a recording
Share a recording
Duplicate a recording
Keep cards and passes in Wallet
Set up Apple Pay
Use Apple Pay for contactless payments
Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
Track your orders
Use Apple Cash
Use Apple Card
Use Savings
Pay for transit
Access your home, hotel room, and vehicle
Add identity cards
Use COVID-19 vaccination cards
Check your Apple Account balance
Use Express Mode
Organize your Wallet
Remove cards or passes
Check the weather
Check the weather in other locations
View weather maps
Manage weather notifications
Use Weather widgets
Learn the weather icons
Find out what Siri can do
Tell Siri about yourself
Have Siri announce calls and notifications
Add Siri Shortcuts
About Siri Suggestions
Use Siri in your car
Change Siri settings
Contact emergency services
Use Emergency SOS via satellite
Request Roadside Assistance via satellite
Set up and view your Medical ID
Use Check In
Manage Crash Detection
Reset privacy and security settings in an emergency
Set up Family Sharing
Add Family Sharing members
Remove Family Sharing members
Share subscriptions
Share purchases
Share locations with family and locate lost devices
Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
Set up parental controls
Set up a child’s device
Get started with Screen Time
Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
Set up Screen Time
Set communication and safety limits and block inappropriate content
Charging cable
Power adapters
MagSafe chargers and battery packs
MagSafe cases and sleeves
Qi-certified wireless chargers
Use AirPods
Use EarPods
Apple Watch
Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV
Connect to a display with a cable
HomePod and other wireless speakers
Pair Magic Keyboard
Enter characters with diacritical marks
Switch between keyboards
Use shortcuts
Choose an alternative keyboard layout
Change typing assistance options
External storage devices
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Start SharePlay instantly
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Browse the web using Safari on iPhone

View websites with Safari

You can easily navigate a webpage with a few taps.

Get back to the top: Double-tap the top edge of the screen to quickly return to the top of a long page.

See more of the page: Turn iPhone to landscape orientation.

Refresh the page: Pull down from the top of the page.

Preview website links

Touch and hold a link in Safari to see a preview of the link without opening the page. To open the link, tap the preview, or choose Open.

To close the preview and stay on the current page, tap anywhere outside the preview.

A preview of the destination URL followed by a list of possible actions: Open, Open in New Tab, Open in Tab Group, Download Linked File, Add to Reading List, and Copy Link.

Translate a webpage or image

When you view a webpage or image that’s in another language, you can use Safari to translate the text (not available in all languages or regions).

Add Safari back to your Home Screen

If you don’t see Safari on your Home Screen, you can find it in App Library and add it back.

On the Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library.

Enter “Safari” in the search field.

iOS 16 Safari — the biggest changes coming to your iPhone’s browser

Shared Tab Groups and passkeys are the biggest changes in the new iPhone software update

iOS 16 Safari isn't quite the radical reboot of the mobile web browser that iOS 15 introduced. For starters, the tab bar is staying in the same place, at the bottom of the screen by default. (This assumes that you didn't move the tab bar back to the top of the screen the minute you upgraded to iOS 15.) But there are still some changes in Apple's updated iPhone software — one that will be apparent right away and another that will take time to develop.

The change you can use the moment you install iOS 16 — whether you download the developer beta , plan to wait for the iOS 16 public beta's arrival in July or won't check out iOS 16 until the full version arrives in the fall — is Shared Tab Groups. This feature builds on a less controversial addition from iOS 15 Safari , by letting you take all those web pages you've grouped together and share them with other people.

In addition, Apple is also using iOS 16 to introduce us to passkeys , its attempt to usher in a password-free future for web browsing. Instead of having to remember and enter in a password for each online site, the updated version of Safari issues you a digital key tied to your your user account and verified with biometric information like Face ID on your iPhone. The change isn't going to happen overnight, but Apple is betting that it leads to more secure browsing that what we experience now.

These changes to iOS 16's version of Safari aren't taking place in a vacuum. They're being implemented alongside similar updates from macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 , both of which figure to arrive alongside the finished version of Apple's iPhone software this fall. Here's what we know about the iPhone implementation of these updates based on Apple's iOS 16 preview and what people who've used the developer beta have been saying about Safari.

iOS 16 Safari: Shared Tab Groups

As we mentioned, Tab Groups came to Safari with last year's iOS 15 update, and while I felt the feature was better suited for the Mac, it was still helpful for research projects to keep related web pages grouped together. At the very least, Safari Tab Groups brought some measure of organization to the iPhone's default web browser.

With iOS 16, Tab Groups are picking up collaboration features, too. Shared Tab Groups is the big addition to Safari that does exactly what its name implies — you can take those Tab Groups you've assembled and share them with other people. They can add browser tabs of their own, contributing to your research project.

The benefits of Shared Tab Groups should be apparent. If you're planning a vacation, you and your partner can exchange tabs featuring possible lodgings, to-dos and travel info. You can share research with fellow students on a school project or relevant web pages for a work project you're collaborating on with colleagues. As with Tab Groups, the shared version syncs across the different Apple devices you own (assuming they're all running the latest software updates that Apple's releasing this year).

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Sharing Tab Groups is as easy a tapping the share button next to the name of the Tab Group and selecting who you want to share with. The feature promises real-time collaboration — you'll see the icons of the people in your share group on the tabs they're looking at, and you'll be able to see any changes made as they happen. You can share Tab Groups through Messenger, as part of the chat app's newfound collaboration capabilities in iOS 16.

Other Tab Groups improvements in iOS 16 Safari

Shared Tab Groups grabs the headlines, but it's not the only enhancement Apple is introducing to this particular feature. You can now distinguish your different Tab Groups with their own customized start page. That includes a different background image for each group as well as group-specific favorites. In addition, iOS 16 Safari supports pinned tabs for your different Tab Groups.

iOS 16 Safari passkeys

Back in May, Apple joined Google and Microsoft to announce expanded support for the FIDO passwordless sign-in standard . iOS 16 Safari yields the first fruits of that stepped-up support in the form of passkeys, which are meant to do away with passwords when you sign into websites and apps.

The problem with passwords — besides the fact that not everyone uses the best password practices — is that they can be obtained via phishing and other social engineering attacks if you're not vigilant. And even if you are and use one of the best password managers , someone could still hack into the website of a database or company and steal your login credentials that way. Passkeys answer that threat by tying a digital key to your user account and then having you confirm that you're the one signing in either through a fingerprint or face scan. (That's Touch ID or Face ID, if you're using Apple's hardware.)

It's unclear how prominent passkeys will be when iOS 16 launches — you'd imagine Apple will implement them with its own websites and services first — but Apple promises that you will be able to sync them across all the Apple devices you own through your iCloud keychain. Additionally, Apple's involvement with FIDO means that you'll be able to sign into non-Apple devices by scanning a QR code with your phone and confirming your identity with Touch ID or Face ID.

In its passkeys preview at WWDC in June, Apple described the move to the new login standard as a journey, meaning passwords will remain with us for a little while longer. To that end, iOS 16 promises some additional password improvements such as enhancements to strong passwords generated in Safari. The Wi-Fi section of the Settings also is also getting a new edit button that lets you review Wi-Fi passwords stored on your phone so that you either share them with others or delete them if you no longer need them.

Philip Michaels is a Managing Editor at Tom's Guide. He's been covering personal technology since 1999 and was in the building when Steve Jobs showed off the iPhone for the first time. He's been evaluating smartphones since that first iPhone debuted in 2007, and he's been following phone carriers and smartphone plans since 2015. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics, old movies and proper butchery techniques. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.

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Tips to Fix Cellular Data Consumption Issues in iOS 14

1. enable low data mode.

On iPhone 12 Series: Open Settings app -> Cellular -> Cellular Plan/Cellular Data Options -> Data Mode -> Low Data Mode.

2. Disable Automatic Downloads and Updates

4. Turn Off Auto-Play Videos in App Store and Safari

To turn off Safari auto-playing videos: Go to Settings app -> Accessibility -> Motion . Now, turn off the switch for Auto-Play Video Previews .

5. Disable Background App Refresh

Go to Settings app -> General -> Background App Refresh -> Background App Refresh . Now, choose the preferred option as per your need.

6. Turn off Location Services

7. Stream Normal-Quality Music

If you are fond of streaming high-quality music on your iPhone, you better download the high-quality music when you are on WiFi. On mobile data, I think you should stick to streaming normal quality music. Both Apple Music and Spotify let you stream normal-quality music to let you reduce cellular data usage on your iOS device.

8. Take Control of Video-Streaming on Mobile Data

If you stream videos using mobile data, make sure to optimize the video-streaming to prevent the app from eating into a lot of data. Most video-streaming apps like Apple TV+ and Netflix allow you to stream low-quality videos to save data. So, you should activate the data saver to stop the video-streaming app from derailing the limited bandwidth.

9. Send Low-Quality Images

Though it’s always nice to share high-quality photos with your friends and loved ones, they should never let them become the wrecker-in-chief, especially when you are on low-bandwidth. If you often indulge in sharing a ton of photos with your friends via iMessage, you should force the stock messaging app to share low-quality images.

10. Stop Photos App from Using Mobile Data for Uploading and Downloading to iCloud

Stop photos app from updating album using data

Mobile Data: Turn off this toggle to restrict updates to iCloud Photos and Shared Albums only over Wi-Fi.

11. Disable Auto-Play Videos and Live Photos

Navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone -> Photos. Under the Photos Tab section, turn off the switch for Auto-Play Videos and Live Photos .

12. Update Carrier Settings

Bonus: Update Software

To get started, launch the Settings app on your iPhone -> General -> Software Update . Now, download and install the latest version of iOS on your iPhone.

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I mistakenly update my x smax😭 immediate I got a notification that my data will soon exhausted I tried to cancel b it’s not working so I switch off my phone and I on it back and the upgrading stops and my phone has been consumed a lot of data since then

Thank you! You helped me find all of the cellular data consumption data from 14. Personally, I thought that I had everything turned off. You helped me find what was hidden. I was getting frustrated. How does one go from 3 MB to 0 and over 2,000 MB disappear in one setting while all your apps etc. are turned off and your not even on your phone. Crazy. Thank you for your help.

Please for days now I noticed that software update keeps consuming my dat please what could be wrong

Thank you for mentioning this. Will have to look into it.

All these are great helpful things it would be really helpful if you let your readers know that there’s a bug that’s causing the data issue and iPhoneX and newer I’m not sure why you don’t know about this and not reporting it….

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Usage of Apple’s Mobile Safari, the Web browser found on the iPhone and iPod touch, is on the climb with a 64 percent jump from December 2007 to March 2008 in the United States. According to data from StatCounter , Mobile Safari’s U.S. market share went from 0.14 percent in December to 0.23 percent in March.

Global usage for Mobile Safari was up, too, more than doubling from 0.03 percent of the market up to 0.08 percent during the same period.

The figures indicate that the browser is now the top mobile browser in the U.S., and the number two mobile browser world wide. The top mobile browser is currently Nokia’s with 0.25 percent of the global market.

StatCounter CEO Aodhan Cullen commented "The key message is that iPhone is more than living up to its claims of being a user friendly Internet browser, unlike many other cell phones."

Mobile Safari’s market growth is good news for Apple and iPhone users, but the numbers are still small compared to the desktop browser market. In February, for example, Safari held 5.7 percent of the market, while Firefox grabbed 17.27 percent, and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer took 74.88 percent.

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How to Check Monthly or Daily Data Usage on iPhone

If you’ve purchased a mobile data plan with limited bandwidth, you should be careful not to exhaust it in a few days. You can check cellular data usage on your iPhone, see how apps are consuming the internet, and restrict any excess data consumption.

In this article, we want to show you how you can monitor data usage on your iPhone – daily, weekly, or monthly – and understand how your iPhone displays the usage statistics. Furthermore, we’ll also show how to track Wi-Fi data usage – let’s begin.

Also Read : How to Fix iPhone Keeps Switching from Wi-Fi to Mobile Data

How to Check Cellular Data Usage on iPhone

Here’s how you can easily check mobile data usage on your iPhone within the Settings app. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on Mobile Network. Scroll down, and you will find the amount of data each app has consumed on your iPhone.

You can tap on the ‘Sort By Usage’ or ‘Sort By Name’ to view the list as per your preference.

To reset the mobile data statistics, you can scroll down and tap on the option to do the same. This will reset the counter to zero. Further, you can also turn off the option to record mobile data statistics on your iPhone.

But what does Current Period and Current Period Roaming mean in this menu? Let’s find out!

What Is the Current Data Period in Data Usage

The data usage quantity under the Current Data Period refers to the amount of mobile data apps have consumed since the last time you reset the statistics on your iPhone. The Current Roaming Period refers to the amount of mobile data consumed while connected to a cellular network outside your coverage zone – since the last time you reset the statistics on your iPhone.

To find the last time you reset your mobile data usage statistics on your iPhone, scroll down to the end of the page.

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If you’ve never manually reset the data usage statistics, the data consumption under the Current Period and Current Roaming Period will be recorded from when you started using your iPhone.

How to See Monthly or Daily Data Usage on Your iPhone

Unfortunately, your iPhone does not show the monthly or daily data usage in the Settings app. There isn’t a way to filter the data consumption for a specific period of time. However, there are a few workarounds to do the same.

Manually Reset Mobile Data Usage

You can reset the mobile data usage stats at the start or end of the day, week, or month. By doing so, you’ll only view the data usage for the time that has passed in the current day, week, or month. To make it easier, you can set a reminder on your iPhone , asking you to reset the data usage statistics for the necessary period.

Or, you can automate the entire process.

Automate a Shortcut to Reset Mobile Data Statistics Daily, Weekly, or Monthly

The Shortcuts app on iPhone is a powerful automation tool that allows you to create custom workflows and tasks. We’ll show you how to create a Shortcut to ‘Reset Mobile Data Statistics’ on your iPhone. Then, we’ll set the shortcut to run automatically daily, weekly, or monthly. Therefore, your mobile data usage stats will reset to zero at the beginning of the day, week, or month.

Let’s create the Shortcut first.

Step 1: Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, tap on the + icon, and search for ‘Reset Mobile Data Statistics’.

Step 2: Tap on Done to add the Shortcut to your Library.

Step 3: Now, go to the Automation tab. Tap on New automation or the + icon.

Step 4: Now, select ‘Time of Day’, followed by time when you want to run the shortcut – ideally, at midnight (00:00). Or you can pick a time of your own.

Step 5: Select how often you want to run the Shortcut – whether you want to reset the mobile data usage stats daily, monthly, or weekly.

If you opt for weekly, by default, the automation will be scheduled on all days of the week. De-select the days you want to exclude – or if you just want to schedule the automation on one day.
If you choose monthly, select which day of the month you want the Shortcut to run.

Step 6: If you want to confirm before the Shortcut runs and the data usage stats are reset – select the ‘Run After Confirmation option’. We recommend doing this since this can help you note the data usage before it resets. Note that there is no way to check the data usage once it is reset.

If not, you can select ‘Run Immediately’, and the data usage will automatically reset without your confirmation. You can also opt to receive a notification when the Shortcut is run.

Step 7: Tap on Next in the top right corner. Now, you will see a summary of the automation and select the Shortcut you created – Reset Mobile Data Statistics. The Shortcut is now linked to the automation schedule.

There you go – once the Shortcut runs, your mobile data usage is automatically reset to zero. However, ensure that you check your mobile data usage before the end of the day, week, or month. You can’t retrieve the stats once it resets.

Alternatively, you can download a third-party app on your iPhone to check monthly, weekly, and daily data usage statistics. Read the following section to know more.

Use a Third-Party App to Check Daily and Monthly Mobile Data and Wi-Fi Usage

You can use an app called My Data Manager that lets you view mobile data usage during specific periods, and add a plan for the same as well. Unfortunately, your iPhone does not show the Wi-Fi data usage. This app also shows you the Wi-Fi data usage statistics for specific periods. Further, you can also see the roaming data stats on the app.

The app also shows you the hourly history of how your iPhone consumes data – on Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Roaming. However, due to the security restrictions in place, the app cannot extract data usage stats on a per-app basis. You can download the app using the below link.

Download My Data Manager

That is everything you need to know to check data usage on your iPhone. If you have any further questions, look at the FAQ section below.

FAQs About Internet Data Usage on iPhone

Open the Settings app and go to Mobile Network. In the data usage panel, you will see the data consumed by Personal Hotspot. You can tap on it for more details regarding the same.

Yes, the data usage stats measured on your iPhone are fairly accurate.

Yes – all you need to do is turn off the toggle for an app in the Mobile Network menu in the Settings app on your iPhone.

Use Your Mobile Data Efficiently

We hope this article helps you check data usage on your iPhone easily. If you want to set a data limit on your iPhone and minimize consumption, read our explainer on how to limit cellular data usage on iPhone .

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Those services are to include direct ordering of food and drinks to fan seats, sales of tickets and goods, seat and parking navigation, and so forth. Deployment of these systems at Otkritie Arena supports the operation of the stadium’s closed-circuit television (CCTV) system, which comes with video archiving capability, as well as its digital signage, telephony, and access control systems. It also facilitates customised fan services such as registration, ticket purchase history, and discounts.

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The gigantic Season 3 drop is almost here, including six Core 6v6 maps, in-season Zombies mission and Rift explorations, and the return of Rebirth Island! Four new weapons, eight Aftermarket Parts, and full Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile integration make this the biggest season ever seen! Leave no friend behind on April 3.

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Leave no friend behind: The Konni Group has left its indelible mark on Fortune’s Keep and is now occupying another landmass — the infamous Rebirth Island comes back to Call of Duty®: Warzone™ ! Rally your squad and investigate this hottest of drops at the start of Season 3. Elsewhere in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® III , expect one of the biggest Multiplayer map drops ever, with six new Core 6v6 maps. Also included are four free base weapons; eight Aftermarket Parts; Ranked Play (including Resurgence on Rebirth Island); the arrival of Makarov and Snoop Dogg; and two brand-new Operators to the premium Battle Pass, Banshee and Hush.

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Featuring more Events, Challenges, and secrets than ever before, Season 3 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III , Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile goes live on Wednesday April 3 at 9 AM PT across all platforms.

Consult the Call of Duty Blog for all official comms and announcements. Check Patch Notes prior to the release of Season 3 on April 3, with separate notes for Modern Warfare® III (led by Sledgehammer Games and Treyarch), Call of Duty: Warzone (led by Raven Software), and Call of Duty : Warzone Mobile (led by the Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile teams).

Consult the free official Guides to Rebirth Island and the new Season 3 Multiplayer launch maps.

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Four game modes . . . that we know of: Capture the Flag Multiplayer Mode leads the charge at the start of Season 3. Watch your step in the all-new Minefield mode and bring a knife to a gunfight in One in the Chamber, and look for Escort and off-world Vortex Playlists later in season.

Season 3 Ranked Play: Treyarch is putting the finishing touches on the next full season, with all-new rewards to earn and Season 2 content to claim on April 3.

Perk up, Soldier!: Sledgehammer is about to change up how you play Multiplayer with the addition of three new Perk Vests, new Boots, and new Gear. Plus, a new Tactical EMD Mine and Enhanced Vision Goggles are coming during the season.

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Emergency (Launch)

Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Small-Sized

Force your foes to visit the ICU after dominating this Arizonan medical facility, nestled on the summit of a remote mountain range. A nearby town lies in the wooded valley below. The entire area is the scene of a major conflagration, with black smoke billowing from the valley below, while the State Disease Control Agency facility has seen evidence of fierce fighting. The flow of the map is via an exterior forecourt, the interior reception lobby, and a medical laboratory, offering longer sightline opportunities from both the ground and atop parked vehicles. Otherwise, expect rapid and riotous combat.

Growhouse (Launch)

New (Remastered), Core, 6v6, Small-Sized

First released as Sphere during Season 3 of Call of Duty®: Vanguard , the layout of this deceptively compact map is similar, but the environment has changed significantly. This is less of an experimental test site and more of a backwoods narcotics den nestled in remote foothills. The roof of the main barn seems to have been struck by missile fire, and the rafters are still smoldering. Smaller than Meat, this map features upper and lower levels offering greater space to move than you’d initially expect, especially if you know the ladders and points of entry. Expect mid- to longer-ranged battles aboveground, and close-quarter combat inside the rickety structure. Use the ancillary structures on the east and west sides as ambush points.

Tanked (Launch)

New (Repurposed), Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Drop into Vondel Zoo after-hours in this fast-paced, medium-sized map developed by Beenox. The map is centered around a main Aquarium structure within the Call of Duty: Warzone point of interest, significantly reworked for Multiplayer. Expect well-lit exterior pathways with two long flanks allowing for longer-range sightlines as you navigate a tiki bar, petting zoo, concession stalls and Smiling Noodles restaurant, as well as the secondary interior of the reptile house, all surrounding the Aquarium. The action is mainly at ground level, with the most ferocious combat occurring around and in the fish-filled exhibition, with winning players making the most of the Aquarium tunnel, along with an exterior cave ambush point to the north.

Checkpoint (Mid-Season)

New (Repurposed), Core, 6v6, Small-Sized

Get a taste of Rebirth Island in Multiplayer later in Season 3, as the eastern point of interest known as Stronghold becomes the setting for some furious and fast-paced combat. Developed by Beenox, this small military comms outpost features a central checkpoint, an interior armory, storage locker room, and garage. The front gate and rear roundabout are dotted with building supplies, tarp-covered crates, and transport vehicles. The map is pleasingly dense, with almost all the action at ground level. The upper walkways and the control tower are sealed off, so combat is rapid, with plenty of cover options. Fall back toward the roundabout and the small hangar and shoreline buildings, or battle for control over the checkpoint road and its interior spaces.

Grime (Mid-Season)

Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Small- to Medium-Sized

Among the graffitied walls, navigate the piles of rubbish and brave the derelict London canal, well away from Big Ben and the bright lights in England’s capital city. As the tube trains rattle overhead, visit the murky brown waters of the docks, duck into a boathouse, and look for tactical cover throughout an abandoned SKN Comms center — with a choke point in the lobby where combat is usually the fiercest. Near the water’s edge, you’ll find Emily’s greasy spoon café. The urban layout provides a variety of cover opportunities, though you could always head to the Captain’s Dog for a pint and a punch.

The popular Capture the Flag Multiplayer Mode leads the charge at the start of Season 3, supplemented by Minefield and the fan-favorite One in the Chamber. Later in the season you’ll return to escort a MAW across dangerous choke points and visit off-world locales courtesy of the Vortex Playlist.

Game Mode: Capture the Flag (Launch)

An often-requested objective game mode, beginning in the first Call of Duty Multiplayer experience, Capture the Flag (CTF) pits two competitive teams against each other, with eliminations being only part of the plan: The real tactics involve stealing the opponent’s flag and returning it to their home base, while simultaneously defending that same base and their flag from the enemy. As a flag won’t be scored as “captured” until a team’s flag is safe in its base, squads must bring both impressive offensive and defensive capabilities to win the match.

Game Mode: One in the Chamber (Launch Window)

This fun-filled Party Mode — first introduced in the original Call of Duty®: Black Ops — rewards those with impressive aiming and ammunition discipline. Each player in this free-for-all gets a single bullet to start with and one additional bullet every time you achieve a kill. You also start with three lives, and the bullet you’re firing is extremely potent, dropping foes no matter where you hit them. Enemies who succumb to this one-hit kill lose a life, while the successful marksman gains another bullet. Out of bullets? Fancy your chances at close-range combat? Then melee attacks are also an option; bring a knife to a gunfight if you (or your foes) run out of ammo.

Note: Kills, Deaths, and Wins/Losses do not affect your Combat Record in this Game Mode.

Game Mode: Minefield (Mid-Season)

In the same way that Season 2’s Hordepoint was “Hardpoint but with Zombies,” think of Minefield as “Multiplayer but with mines.” Currently applicable to almost any current game mode, Sledgehammer Games will be switching on this game variant in a variety of modes, like Kill Confirmed, Domination, and Hardpoint. Minefield uses the same rules as the mode in question, but with one important addition: When you defeat a rival player, a Proximity Mine is dropped at the enemy’s corpse. This mine cannot be picked up and remains deadly to the enemy team (but not to any friendly teammates). As the action heats up, the scattered mines across the map ramp up the action to a cacophony of chaos! Watch your step out there, Operator!

Game Mode: Escort (Mid-Season)

Those Call of Duty : Warzone veterans who remember playing the entertaining, limited-time mode known as Payload know what to expect here as two teams — both with unlimited respawns — face off on a variety of maps, with one side protecting a MAW as it maneuvers across the map. Meanwhile, the opposing force has enemy takedowns and the grand prize of vehicular destruction on their minds! The attacking team’s overriding goal is to ensure the vehicle reaches its destination. The defending team’s plan of attack is to disable the vehicle by any means necessary. Once the first game of the match is completed, the teams swap objectives, and the side with the quickest vehicle takedown wins.

Game Mode: Vortex Playlist (In-Season)

The preternatural map variants – Airborne, Satan’s Quarry, Skidgrow, Sporeyard, and Tetanus – return in a special limited-time Playlist coming later in Season 3. The familiar Vortex Mosh Pit will be available, along with a new Arcade Mode, with a number of [[REDACTED]] gameplay modifiers to add yet more variety to your game.

Expect the “Vortex Vir.Rus Mainframe” Event to launch alongside this limited-time Playlist. More information on this event is available later in this blog.

Multiplayer Ranked Season 3 Intel (Launch Window)

Prepare to grind for bragging rights and a full season of content, as well as numerous all-new rewards. Multiplayer Ranked Play continues. First, here are a few reminders:

Players can earn MWIII Ranked Play rewards in three ways:

Rank Rewards: Available at launch and can be earned in any season. Players can continue their previous rank grind in Season 3.
Season Rewards: Available at the start of a season and only available in that season.
End-of-Season Rewards: Rewards that are awarded after the season has ended and represent either your highest attained division or an active placement in the Top 250 Division. Season 3 brings new seasonal Large Decals to unlock in MWIII Ranked Play!

New Season 3 Ranked Rewards: Throughout Season 3, you can unlock the following coveted rewards as you rank up:

Win 5 Ranked Matches: “MWIII Season 3 Competitor” Sticker
Win 10 Ranked Matches: “Pro Issue Rival-9” Weapon Blueprint
Win 25 Ranked Matches: “Absolute Banger” Charm
Win 50 Ranked Matches: “Hold This L” Large Decal
Win 75 Ranked Matches: “MWIII Ranked Play Season 3” Loading Screen
Win 100 Ranked Matches: MWIII Season 3 Ranked Veteran” Weapon Camo

New End-of-Season Rewards: At the end of Season 3, you will be receive Skill Division rewards that represent the highest division that you attained during Season 3 or an active placement in the Top 250 Division.

Earn higher Skill Division Operator Skins and cosmetics for having a season-high placement within the Gold Division or above, with special rewards for the Top 250 and No. 1 player in the world at the end of the season. If you didn’t get a chance to earn the Gold, Platinum, Crimson, or even Iridescent Ranked Play Operator Skin set, this is the season to focus on one of these unlocks!

New Season 3 Division Rewards: Here are the end-of-season rewards for Season 3, related to the highest placement in your Skill Division:

Bronze: “MWIII Season 3 Bronze” Emblem
Silver: “MWIII Season 3 Silver” Emblem
Gold: “MWIII Season 3 Gold” Animated Emblem
Gold: “MWIII Season 3 Gold” Large Decal
Platinum: “MWIII Season 3 Platinum” Animated Emblem
Platinum: “MWIII Season 3 Platinum” Large Decal
Diamond: “MWIII Season 3 Diamond” Animated Emblem
Diamond: “MWIII Season 3 Diamond” Large Decal
Crimson: “MWIII Season 3 Crimson” Animated Emblem
Crimson: “MWIII Season 3 Crimson” Large Decal
Iridescent: “MWIII Season 3 Iridescent” Animated Emblem
Iridescent: “MWIII Season 3 Iridescent” Calling Card
Iridescent: “MWIII Season 3 Iridescent” Large Decal
Top 250: “MWIII Season 3 Top 250” Animated Calling Card
Top 250: “MWIII Season 3 Top 250” Animated Emblem
Top 250: “MWIII Season 3 Top 250” Large Decal

Seasonal Division Operators: Earn the previously-unlockable Skill Division Operator Skin for use with both the CDL Male and Female Operators (for both factions) to represent your highest Skill Division. Once the Skins from one Skill Division have been unlocked, they can be permanently used in the future seasons of Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone :

Gold Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
Platinum Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
Diamond Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
Crimson Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
Iridescent Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.
Top 250 Competitor Skin (Male and Female, SpecGru and KorTac): Reach this division.

Season 3 Ranked First Place Player: The player who finishes Season 3 in the No. 1 position on the Top 250 Leaderboard will receive ultimate bragging rights and the following one-of-a-kind rewards:

#1 Overall: “MWIII Season #1 Overall” Animated Calling Card
#1 Overall: “MWIII Season #1 Overall” Animated Emblem

If you need a refresher on Ranked Play for Modern Warfare III , consult the Multiplayer Ranked Play Guide here . Also check the Patch Notes for additional Ranked Play insights, updates, and more.

New Perks and Equipment (Launch and In-Season)

Perk up, Soldier! Sledgehammer Games is about to change how you play Multiplayer with the addition of three new Perk Vests, new Boots, and new Gear. Plus, a new Tactical Mine and Enhanced Vision Goggles are coming during the season.

New Perk (Vest): Gunslinger Vest (Launch)

Secondary Weapon specialist.

Weapon Slots: No Primary Slot, Secondary Weapon Slot (2)
Equipment Slots (4): Tactical (2), Lethal, Field Upgrade
Gear Slots (4): Gloves, Boots, Gear (2)

The following benefits apply to Secondary Weapons only:

Refreshes stamina on kill.
Improved reload speed.
Reload while sprinting.
Increases weapon swap speed by a minimum of 40% (swap speed bonus differs between weapons).
Spawn with maximum Reserve Ammo.

Duplicate effects do not stack. If equipped with Quick-Grip Gloves or Commando Gloves, gain the effects of Marksman Gloves. If equipped with Mag Holster, gain the effects of Mission Comlink.

New Perk (Vest): Modular Assault Rig (Launch)

Lethal and Tactical scavenger.

Equipment Slots (5): Tactical (2), Lethal (2), Field Upgrade
Gear Slots (3): Gloves, Boots, Gear
Start with maximum Reserve Ammo. Resupply Lethals and Tacticals from dead players.

New Perk (Vest): Compression Carrier (Launch)

Assisted healing and gas protection.

Equipment Slots (1): Lethal
Immediately regenerate health after a kill or objective capture. Reduced effects from gas grenades.

New Perk (Boots): Reinforced Boots (Launch)

Immune to movement reduction effects.

New Perk (Gear): High-Gain Antenna (Launch)

The minimap is zoomed out for you and nearby allies.
Enemies remain on radar longer for you and nearby allies if a nearby ally has the CCT Comms Vest Perk.
See nearby ally radar pings from Intel Jacker and compass indicators from nearby ally Signal Jammers.

New Tactical: EMD Mine (Mid-Season)

Proximity-triggered mine that sticks to surfaces. Once triggered, the mine shoots out tracker devices that reveal the enemy location and direction until removed.

New Field Upgrade: Enhanced Vision Goggles (EVG) (Mid-Season)

Toggle between normal vision and enhanced vision with integrated target highlighting. Has limited battery.

MODERN WARFARE ZOMBIES OVERVIEW (MWZ)

CONTENT SUMMARY (Mid-Season):

The Dark Aether Story Continues: Take a chance on Jansen as a full-scale rescue mission is launched after the doctor enters a new and terrifying region of the Dark Aether.

Take on the Third Rift: An ethereal voidscape houses insanity-inducing horrors within, including a new and diabolic Disciple variant. Provide fire support for Ravenov, and find Dr. Jansen before she’s consumed by darkness.

Season 3 Challenges and Schematics: Unlock Prestige levels to acquire Zombies Challenges, and gather three new Schematics to aid your progress, including a way to disguise yourself among Mercenaries, Dead Wire your explosive weaponry, and outlast the gas.

Warlord Rainmaker: Holed up on Rahaa Island, this heavily armored psychopath makes it rain artillery fire and has little regard for his own forces. Though his compound is easy to reach, stepping foot on the island with your limbs still attached may be more of a challenge.

The Dark Aether Story Continues: Saving Dr. Jansen (Mid-Season)

An unknown force of disturbing power has its psychic tendrils wrapped tightly around Dr. Ava Jansen. The doctor has been lured unto a new region of the Dark Aether under this malignant influence.

Strike Teams from Operation Deadbolt have converged to assist Sergei Ravenov as he attempts to locate and rescue Dr. Jansen from the unknown. Your expertise surviving and escaping the Dark Aether is required. The time has come to explore a new part of the Dark Aether, and rescue Dr. Jansen, and readying up for another Dark Aether Gate hunt.

Additional Unlock Quest, a Third Rift, and More (Mid-Season)

This third Dark Aether Rift is just as ornery as past two; expect a series of unlock objectives focusing on finding and attuning several relics, allowing access through the Gate. Accomplish these tasks to step into the ethereal voidscape and face the terrifying horrors lurking within, claiming valuable rewards if you survive. Squad up and help Operation Deadbolt continue to contain the onslaught of the undead.

Naturally, you’re also here to complete activities and contracts, discover arcane secrets, and secure some highly classified schematics!

New Challenges and Schematics (Mid-Season)

Prestige Challenges

Unlock new Prestige Calling Card Challenges at each level of prestige reached, and select up to five challenges to track, including any from across the game.

Camo Challenges

With four new weapons comes over a dozen new unique Camo challenges to grind through - play to access the new challenges for the Gladiator Melee weapon and multiple unique Camos for the BAL-27 (Assault Rifle), FJX Horus (Submachine Gun), and MORS (Sniper Rifle).

New Schematics

In addition, some highly classified Schematics are located in deviously secretive locations, all available depending on your success during the Rift:

Dead Wire Detonators (Schematic): Are you still shocked at the impressive electrical damage the Dead Wire Ammo Mod inflicts? Then you might want to employ the Dead Wire Detonator, and attach it to all your explosive weaponry, including Lethals and Launchers!

Golden Mask Filter (Schematic): A prized schematic with a shiny hue and an impressive, long-lasting effect — gain a self-regenerating gas mask for the rest of the match. This comes in extremely handy for surviving zombie strongholds and any surprises in the rifts.

Sergeant’s Beret (Schematic): Your outcomes no longer need to be terminal when dealing with Zakhaev’s hired guns; simply don the Sergeant’s Beret to disguise yourself among the Mercs, and summon a trusty Merc Bodyguard who shadows you to the end.

Warlord: Rainmaker (Mid-Season)

Additional caution is advised when operating in the southeastern part of the Urzikstan Exclusion Zone, as Warlord Rainmaker has commandeered and heavily upgraded the defenses of his fortress on Rahaa Island, across the water from Shahin Manor. As his code name suggests, this Warlord is an artillery and demolitions expert, and though his island compound is relatively easy to reach, stepping foot on the island with your limbs still attached may be more of a challenge.

Expect mortar rounds and RPG fire to descend on your squad, with assault maneuvers made even more difficult due to the water surrounding Rainmaker’s lair. Fast transport is recommended, and once you disembark, try to ignore the chaos and focus on the fortress. Rainmaker’s forces are expendable, and he almost enjoys sacrificing his own men to take out intruders. With the fortress breached, slow your progress, as the compound is brimming with tripwires and traps. Stepping on a mine at this point would be unfortunate. Then prepare to change your gameplan once you finally corner Rainmaker; he’s capable of some nasty surprises you won’t be expecting.

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE OVERVIEW (WZ)

CONTENT SUMMARY:

Resurgence Rebirthed: Welcome back to Rebirth Island! The weather is clear, the visibility across the island is excellent, and the action is about to heat up. What surprises are in store?

Welcome Back to Rebirth Island: A thorough inspection of the 11 major Points of Interest throughout Rebirth Island is underway. Is the map just how you remember it? Read on to find out.

New Modes and Gameplay Features: Resurgence modes and variants. Biometric Scanners. Smart Displays. Weapon Trade Stations. A new Resurgence Champion’s Quest in Rebirth Island. Variable time of day conditions that change the atmospheric mood but not the visibility of the action. Infil Strikes where the Water Tower, Lighthouse, and even the Prison roof is destroyed as your infil begins. And a host of secrets to discover. Optimized combat for Rebirth Island arrives in Season 3.

Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play — Resurgence on Rebirth: Ranked Play continues with a new map to master. Use the same Resurgence rules and innovations, claim the stack of impressive rewards for your grind, and drop into Rebirth Island throughout the new season.

Happy Rebirth Day: Welcome Back to Rebirth Island (Launch)

Rebirth Island returns at the launch of Season 3! The island feels incredibly familiar; veteran players will find all the Points of Interest instantly recognizable. The structures and topography of the island remain intact, and though some of the POIs have become more weathered, the island’s latest occupying force — Konni Group — hasn’t ignored the structures that are important to its machinations, retrofitting and thoroughly modernizing them, both outside and in. While a small power plant known as Building No 06 is the only new structure on the map, expect more than a few surprises as you return to Rebirth Island!

Developed by Beenox, the return of Rebirth Island represents your new destination for Resurgence Matches, as well as your home for Season 3 Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence developed by Treyarch and Raven Software.

Swimming and water combat. Submerged and new shoreline access points. Biometric Scanners. Smart Displays. Weapon Trade Stations. A new Resurgence Champion’s Quest. Variable Time of Day that changes the atmospheric mood but not the visibility of the action. Infil Strikes where the Water Tower, Lighthouse, and even the Prison roof are destroyed as your infil begins. We’ll detail all of this later in the blog, but for the moment, let’s reacquaint ourselves with the 11 major POIs across Rebirth Island:

One of the bona fide hot drops, this three-floor brick and steel building is easily spotted on its coastal corner along the northern edge of the island. While much of the structure has been left to rust and decay over the decades, the Konni Group has thoroughly modernized the third-floor laboratory with the latest in research technology. The same cannot be said for the atrocious basement showers and the remains of an office floor within the building. A great place to make a stand, the roof is accessible by parachute and by interior and exterior stairs. For a quick escape, take the zipline over to Chemical Engineering.

Overview and Exterior: This low-lying structure nestled below the helipad plateau has received more than a new coat of red and white paint. But the flanking alley between the two areas is still a good place to take cover, and there are plenty of doors and breakable windows allowing you access into the main, two-floor interior. Head southeast to the bridge connecting to the road close to the Prison.

Interior: The interior of this giant storage structure has been cleaned up considerably and features a white polished floor and impressively enhanced visibility when checking the dark corners and crate stacks within. Don’t miss the side room, accessible from both floors, that leads to a tunnel cutting under the helipad to the front of Chemical Engineering.

Hilltop and Helipad: Adjacent to the long Industry building is a raised plateau, featuring a helipad and several sheds, one of them accessible with several windows providing views over the Industry rooftop. If you’re not spotted on this exposed grassy knoll, this makes a good pivot point along the road. It is adjacent to the Water Tower, a major Prison landmark.

Chemical Engineering

Smokestack and Factory: One of the few POIs to receive a complete retrofit, this area is painted in orange and white and is easily identified by the smokestacks rising from its roof. From the roadside or rocky shoreline, there are numerous entry points, and the low exterior ground level below the road offers a tunnel to Industry as well as protection. Investigate the zipline and ascenders before you enter the main, L-shaped factory floor featuring huge chemical tanks and a row of control systems, as well as smaller rooms and links to the adjacent building.

Building No. 7: Though both structures are numbered “07,” the pitched roof and visible sign of the storage and security building is a major draw for players looking to stock up on supplies and engage in combat across multiple floors. The upper levels are accessible by roadside ramps or a lower unloading area that is fully open to the elements, as well as a wraparound walkway along the shoreline. The upper floors, which include server rooms and security offices, also provide a ladder to the sloped roof, as well as commanding views across Harbor, the hilltop, Industry, and Bioweapons.

Sewage Treatment, Power Room, and Lookout: This POI stretches all along the northern shoreline of the map, beginning with a sewage treatment plant connected to Industry. Adjacent to that is Power Room 04, jutting out on an elevated concrete structure. Rusting catwalks connect these areas. There’s both an open Bunker door and a submerged pipe leading into a completely waterlogged Bunker, and likely a few secrets lost to the waves.

Wharf and Freighter: Farther along the elongated dockside, a large freighter is accessible for exploration. The deck of this ship sits in full view of the nearby gun emplacements, so watch for foes attacking from that direction. Move down the ramp and use the clusters of crates and supplies on the dockside as cover, or hide inside the ship. Climb the foremast if you’re after a sniping position.

Control Center

Once a construction site, this piece of brutalist architecture features a main building connected to a smaller section via a covered breezeway and a concrete exterior forecourt behind the structure. You’ve excellent vantage points to Prison and out toward Living Quarters. Inside, even the larger of the two buildings has tight interior spacing, with several offices on two floors to explore, ideally in Tac-Stance.

Prison Overview and Rooftop: Right in the center of the action, the sprawling Prison complex is the main draw for Operators and the largest building on the map. There are numerous points of entry: via the paved walkway, various staircases, ramps, and even the tunnel on the grassy bank above the Docks. Scattered ascenders and exterior ladders also provide direct access to the roof. This looks out across the entire island, with a 360-degree view of your surroundings, though you are vulnerable to enemy fire. The central roof has rows of pitched skylights, with several openings allowing you to drop into the Prison, as well as a tram platform that shuttles you back and forth to the Harbor.

Prison Interior: The vast interior is split into the main cell block, which is clustered across four long hallways providing excellent sightlines. The wider central floor offers a little more breathing room aside from threats above you. The numerous open cells can be used as ambush points. To the northeast is the Prison cafeteria and infirmary above, which are wider rooms with pillars to dive behind. By Headquarters is the warden’s entrance with the caged lobby, more suitable for close combat. The Prison basement features showers and a small electrical room; this entire structure is just as mazelike as you remember!

Prison Yard and Water Tower: The imposing (and rusting) Water Tower next to the Prison yard serves as the island’s main landmark and is a phenomenal watchpoint. Climb the ladder or use an ascender to reach the top. The dirt yard below has tents, vehicles, and supplies, with a wall and sentry towers. This can be a preferred location to land some eliminations before ducking into cover or using the zipline to whisk you to Industry.

Warehouse and Old Office: The southern part of Harbor stretches between Chemical Engineering and Factory, and the concrete shoreline provides quick traversal, with several smaller buildings offering the chance to lose pursuers and find cover. The lower tram platform sits adjacent to Factory and offers a ride up to the Prison rooftop. Next to that is a red-roofed building with a covered, tunnel-like service road under its dilapidated frame, connected to gray-and-white storage structures that Konni Group seem to have forgotten about.

Comms Office and Power Station (Turbine): Toward Chemical Engineering is a brick warehouse and a newly constructed power station marked “06.” While the warehouse is mainly a defensive location, the power station (with black and orange exterior cladding) has smaller monitoring offices around a main turbine room, which descends into a water-filled concrete pipe you can swim through to reach multiple exit points, perfect for repositioning and flanking unsuspecting enemies.

Headquarters (and Lighthouse)

Lighthouse (Surveillance Tower): Dominating the upper forecourt of Rebirth Island between the Prison and the three main Headquarter buildings is the Lighthouse. This is used as a surveillance tower and a sniping point, as it offers one of the two highest vantage points across from the opposing Water Tower. Expect high traffic and close combat as Operators head for this structure, using parachutes or the interior ladder from the main HQ building. The HQ houses a kitchen, sitting room, study, library, and a tight cluster of offices on the upper floor.

Command Center and Garrison: Not to be confused with the “Control Center” POI, the brown and stone structure with the truck parked outside offers excellent views surrounding this upper plateau. The explorable interior allows for cover and access to the roof. Next to that is the green-roofed Garrison, once offering a comfortable interior living space but now is a place for vicious combat. It also houses some interesting chambers below its main structure. . . .

Outside is a twisting network of exterior concrete staircases that lead down to the main road, Factory, and sloping Prison road.

Factory and Office: Clad in muddy white corrugated metal, the Factory is the largest feature on the southwestern shoreline. This commanding, three-floor building and basement comes with an exterior gantry overlooking the dockside and Harbor, and ascenders offer rapid access to the rooftop. Inside are control rooms, with a lower floor midsized storage room half-filled with barrels and boxes. This is where you’ll find a long concrete tunnel hallway with covered access to and from the Factory. Toward Stronghold is a single-level brick office with a pitched roof and views across the docks.

Dockside and Freighter: One of the lowest-lying areas on the map, the docks provide a straight and flat route around the Factory, with a crane, tower, tram station platform, and docked freighter to utilize for climbing or cover. The red hull of the freighter is visible to spot at distance, and the ship has a larger top deck compared to the yellow freighter moored at Dock.

Living Quarters

Living Quarters — Apartments and Building No. 9: A set of four apartments in an assortment of faded pastel colors allows easy recognition, especially if you’re dropping in from above. The teal and orange and the gray and red buildings are pairs, with almost identical interiors, and offer tight but reasonable hiding places. The green and white main living quarters (No. 9) stands alone in the center of this POI with double doors and broken windows, good interior access, and a ladder to the roof, which provides good views of your surroundings.

Living Quarters — Basecamp and Switchbacks: On the low plateau overlooking Stronghold is a sprawling network of military tents, medical prefabs, and a small office building. Up the craggy rocks is Headquarters. Although the structures may have changed over the years, their position has not. This is a great place to get off the road and get out of sight. Also note the storage room near the pathway switchbacks and jetty accessible by the coastal road, as well as a strange and locked bunker door. How does that open?

Another favorite location for Operators to drop into, the southwestern corner of Rebirth Island consists of a complex, low-lying construction site, an old checkpoint in need of repair, a rear roundabout, a helipad, and the landmark satellite tower. There’s plenty of caches, vehicles, and barricades to utilize, as well as confined offices and a covered walkway across the checkpoint. Climb the tower for an elevated and commanding view from various levels. If all else fails, remember you can jump onto the shoreline rocks or even swim to reposition to a more advantageous location.

Rebirth Island Tac-Atlas: Live Now!

Need an interactive overview of Rebirth Island? Our free Tac-Atlas showcasing POI boundaries and tactical intel on each map locale is now live! Click here to check it out .

New Call of Duty: Warzone Modes and Public Events

New Game Mode — Call of Duty: Warzone Bootcamp (Launch)

Available on: Urzikstan (Player Count: 44, up to 20 Players, 24 Bots).

Refine your Call of Duty : Warzone tactics in a new training mode set on a randomized slice of Urzikstan. Expanding on the Modern Warfare III “Training Course,” which launched in Season 2, the all-new Call of Duty : Warzone Bootcamp is designed to help new players build confidence for their first official drop-in.

Call of Duty: Warzone Bootcamp is a Quad-only training mode (either partied up or fill-squad) providing players a snapshot of the real-deal Call of Duty : Warzone experience, featuring up to 20 players via mode-specific matchmaking and 24 bots to test their mettle. Warzone Bootcamp is the only mode for Call of Duty: Warzone featuring bots. If this changes in the future, we’ll ensure the community is informed ahead of time.

Player, Weapon, and Battle Pass XP progression is limited in Call of Duty : Warzone Bootcamp. The new training mode will not progress Daily/Weekly Challenges, Calling Card Challenges, Weapon Challenges, or Champion’s Quest. Additionally, the new training mode will not feature public events or advanced contracts.

Drop in, learn the ropes, and get ready to take on the world.

New Game Mode: Rebirth Resurgence (Launch)

Available on: Rebirth Island (Maximum Player Count: 44).

Rebirth Island is the perfect place for the faster-paced, more aggressive playstyle that Resurgence brings to Battle Royale. As you know if you’ve dropped into Urzikstan, Ashika Island, Vondel, or Fortune’s Keep, your squad is here for the win, but accomplishing this requires more frequent engagements and greater risks. The Gulag is closed, and any time you’re eliminated, you redeploy after a short respawn timer, providing you have teammates who are still battling across the island! Come for the loot, takedowns, and rapid combat, and stay for the frantic final moments and earn that Rebirth Resurgence victory!

New Game Mode: Rebirth Resurgence Loaded (Mid-Season)

Available on: Rebirth Island (Player Count: 44).

Ditch the ground loot in matches of Resurgence and bring in your preferred Loadout and custom equipment, meaning all players come fully locked and loaded right from the start of the match, enabling you to concentrate on the win without the need for ground cache collecting. If you’re taken out during a match, you redeploy using the same Resurgence rules, but with the possibility of changing to another of your custom Loadouts. If you’re out of ammo or equipment, the higher ratio of legendary and reusable loot boxes means you’re never far from a fully kitted out Operator, though you’re here to bring the firepower, and the victory!

New Game Mode: Rebirth Lockdown (Mid-Season)

Available on: Rebirth Island (Player Count: 28).

Lockdown comes to Rebirth Island with multiple squads tasked to capture and control zones across the map, scoring points for each zone successfully held, like a large-scale Battle Royale version of Hardpoint. Total player count is adjusted due to the smaller nature of the map, allowing for balanced but chaotic combat: Drop in with your favorite Custom Loadout — or bring a new weapon you want to quickly level up — and learn the new rotations so your team occupies as many zones as possible, accruing more points to ensure victory, rather than being the last squad standing. Respawns are active, and toward the end of a match, so are High-Value Zones that offer the chance for greater point acquisition, as well as the fiercest fighting yet experienced in this mode!

New Public Event: Rebirth Infil Strikes (In-Season)

Available on: Rebirth Island.

Rebirth Island has numerous landmarks you utilize in almost every game, but what if one of those locations was leveled by an airstrike, just prior to infil? Keep your wits about you and learn new tactical movement across the rubble-filled scenery, should an Infil Strike occur during a match. These explosive infil elements occur rarely and randomly adding new gameplay experiences to that match.

On certain drops, prepare to adjust your drop point and dynamic movement around a particular point of interest, as these Infil Strikes destroy one of the following:

Lighthouse Disintegration: The lighthouse tower at Headquarters topples into the forecourt and the corner of Prison below, creating rubble ramps to the adjacent building and Prison.

Prison Roof Collapse: An aerial bombardment creates a large plume of smoke and a massive fracture across the Prison roof, with numerous small fires and rubble piles inside the now-visible interior.

Water Tower Wreckage: Missiles strike the tower’s central platform, and it crashes down into the plateau close to the helipad. A mass of mangled steel, the tank is ripped open in several places.

New Public Event: Gulag: Climb and Punishment (Launch)

Available on: Battle Royale — Urzikstan, Vondel (Gulag, Player Count: 2).

A duel to the death isn’t the only option if you find yourself in a Gulag during a Battle Royale; if this public event is announced at the start of your Gulag confrontation, it’s worth keeping your comms on and negotiating with your opponent. Two ladders will drop from the roof, providing an easy escape route, and it’s up to you both to trust each other and ascend to redeployment. Or you can engage in combat as normal and ignore the ladders or pretend to agree to escaping and then double-cross a well-meaning rival during their climb. . . .

New Public Event: Heavy Armor (Mid-Season)

Available on: Rebirth Resurgence Modes.

Announced during infil, if this public event is activated, it allows you some added protection, enabling the equipping of an additional Armor Plate for the duration of the match. The extra plate slot is visible above your health bar where plate information is normally seen:

This increases your Operator’s Armor Hit Points from 150 to 200.
The extra plate slot is applied no matter the plate carrier type you have equipped (standard 3-plate, Communications Vest, Medic Vest, Stealth Vest, or Tempered Plate Carrier).
You begin the match with an additional plate equipped.
Except for the Tempered Plate Carrier, you have four filled plates at the start of a match. 200 Health, 50 Health per plate.
The Tempered Plate Carrier, if equipped, has three plates, with the third one partially filled at the start of a match. A full Tempered Plate Carrier has 200 Health, 66.7 Health per plate.
Adjust your tactics accordingly, as this Public Event allows you to last longer between re-plating and lengthens the TTK and ammo expenditure when downing foes.

New Mission Contract: Spy Drones (Launch)

Confirmation that spy drones of unknown origin have been observed within the area of operations has resulted in a new Contract to undertake. You and your squad are to locate the drones, which appear to be gathering data at a specific destination. Head to the rendezvous point, and immediately destroy them. Expect additional rewards for neutralizing the swarm in rapid succession, and ensure you inspect the vicinity for dropped Armor Plates, Redeploy Drones, and possibly an Advanced UAV. Fair warning: Enemy Operators active in the area can steal these rewards if they reach the designated Drone zone before your team does.

New Mission Contract: Resurgence Champion’s Quest (Launch)

The ultimate contract mission is confirmed to be active on Rebirth Island once a certain number of consecutive wins, or a total number of wins, are achieved. Bring a game plan and some competent cohorts with you while you wait for, locate, and then defend three elements necessary to create an impressively explosive finale, and achieve complete domination over your enemies. Expect a variety of rewards, including an Animated Calling Card, Charm, Sticker, Weapon Camo, and Operator Skin for those elite enough to complete the quest.

Call of Duty: Warzone New and Returning Features

New Equipment (Field Upgrade): Squad Rage (Launch)

Locate an enhanced version of the Battle Rage Field Upgrade by looting or purchasing at a Buy Station, and then huff the mask to your tactical advantage! Once active, Squad Rage vaporizes any gas within the radius of effect surrounding the user and grants Battle Rage to both you and any teammate standing within that radius. Stave off the gas, resist the effects of enemy Tacticals, and utilize the infinite Tactical Sprint, increased Health, and regeneration for the duration of the Rage. Weigh these advantages with keeping your crew close enough for everyone to gain these possibly match-winning benefits.

New Equipment (Field Upgrade): Utility Box (Mid-Season)

Running low on both armor and ammunition? Only got one inventory space to carry a resupply box? Then you may want to invest in a Utility Box! Available as rare ground loot or to purchase from a Buy Station, the Utility Box combines the utility of the Armor and Munitions Boxes into one, refilling the ammo of your weapons, your Tacticals and Lethals, and your Armor Plates to maximum capacity. Any extraneous equipment will be dropped for your teammates to use, and the Utility Box functions as a resupply for your squad as well.

New Equipment (Killstreak): Foresight (In-Season)

To be forewarned is to be forearmed, and for those wanting a less bombastic Killstreak, Foresight can offer incredible insight regarding the future of your match! Returning from the original Call of Duty : Warzone , Foresight was last available at a Containment Monitor Station and in the Black Market. For Season 3, Foresight becomes a Killstreak, a piece of rare loot, purchasable at a Buy Station, or found on the corpse of a fallen foe. Foresight shows you the location of every future gas circle, so you’ll know where the game ends. Plan your tactics accordingly!

Returning Equipment (Perk Package): Specialist (In-Season)

It’s back! The most prized Perk possession in all of Call of Duty : Warzone returns! This hexagon of omnipotence may be incredibly difficult to discover — in fact, it’s only very rarely found at a [[REDACTED]] or in specific [[REDACTED]] — but its effectiveness cannot be understated. Once found, this grants you every applicable Perk in the game and continues to function even if you subsequently access your Loadout Drop with your chosen Perks. In addition to the default Perks available to all Operators (Tac Pads, Commando Gloves, Quick-Grip Gloves, Climbing Boots, and Overkill), Specialist grants you the advantages of the following 29 additional Perks, but only for the remainder of the match:

Perk Slots 1 and 2 (all Perks active): Battle Hardened, Double Time, E.O.D., Focus, Irradiated, Mechanic, Mountaineer, Scavenger, Shrapnel, Sleight of Hand, Spotter, Strong Arm.
Perk Slot 3 (all Perks active): Cold-Blooded, Escapist, Payout, Primed, Quick Fix, Resupply, Stalker, Survivor, Tempered, Tracker.
Perk Slot 4 (all Perks active): Birdseye, Combat Scout, Flex, Ghost, High Alert, Resolute, Shrouded.

Updated Movement: Aquatic Gameplay Comes to Rebirth Island! (Launch)

The last time Operators descended on Rebirth Island, the ocean was very much out of bounds. Not so in Season 3, as a variety of watercraft and the ability to swim are available to any player wanting to get their feet wet. There are now new ways to traverse land and sea, including waterlogged tunnels and even a flooded bunker to explore.

New Feature: Biometrics Scanner (Launch)

Dotted around Rebirth Island’s upgraded communications facilities is a series of 10 Biometric Scanners, terminals that include full biometric scanning capabilities. Once per match where these Scanners are active, you can approach a Biometrics Scanner and quickly check your statistics. The Scanner produces a Keycard based on your identity (placed directly into your Backpack), along with an XP reward. Inspect the Keycard, and you’ll see it contains your Operator name, Clan Tag, and Access Level.

Keycards: These take up a slot in your Backpack, can be dropped or looted, and can unlock a special menu in any Rebirth Island Buy Station for the duration of the remaining match.

Keycard Rarity: There are six different rarities of Keycard:

Bronze (common)
Silver (relatively common)
Gold (uncommon)
Platinum (rare)
Polyatomic (very rare)
Orion (incredibly rare)

The percentage chance of receiving a specific rarity is [[REDACTED]], but your chances improve if a squadmate is close by during a scan, or if you repeat the scanning process in the next few days.

Buy Station Access and In-Match Rewards: Bring your Keycard, or one you’ve looted from the corpse of a foe to any Rebirth Island Buy Station, and a special Keycard menu will be accessible, based on the highest card you have in your possession. General examples of expected items from each Keycard menu are as follows (with any Equipment and Perks selected from your favorite Loadout):

Bronze: Random ammunition, Cash ($), Armor Plates, Lethals, and Tacticals.
Silver: Random ammunition, Cash ($$), Armor Plates, Lethals, Tacticals, Perk Package.
Gold: Random ammunition, Cash ($$$), Armor Plates, Lethals, Tacticals, Perk Package, Plate Carrier, Field Upgrade.
Platinum: Random ammunition, Cash ($$$$), Armor Plates, Lethals, Tacticals, Perk Package, Plate Carrier, Field Upgrade, Killstreak.
Polyatomic: [[REDACTED]] free equipment selects at the Buy Station, [[REDACTED]] Weapon.
Orion: [[REDACTED]] free equipment selects at the Buy Station, [[REDACTED]] Weapons, additional [[REDACTED]].

Additional and Permanent In-Game Rewards: There is growing evidence that returning to a Biometric Scanner on subsequent but nonconsecutive visits may unlock a variety of additional assets — including camouflage for your armaments — as well as communications deemed “Most Secret.” No further details have been authorized.

New Feature: Variable Time of Day (In-Season)

As Season 3 progresses, the atmospheric conditions of Rebirth Island may begin to vary, with an increasing chance of variable changes to the weather. The visibility of your squad and enemy players is always of overriding importance, as this weather mainly serves as pleasing new ambience to the backdrop you’re fighting in. Rebirth Island’s weather is almost always sunny, with clear skies.

Occasionally there may be matches where the sky is brooding and overcast, the sun is setting, or light sea fog begins to roll in. Sometimes the change in weather lasts the entire match, and sometimes the weather may change part way through; and the changes in conditions mean extra vigilance is recommended, as unique items may spawn across the map during these infrequent events. Take advantage of every situation to win the game!

New Feature: Smart Displays (Launch)

Bolted onto both exterior and interior walls across Rebirth Island are over a dozen smart display panels, offering Operators the latest in Konni propaganda, the general weather forecast for Rebirth Island, and more tactically, where the largest “heat zone” is (the congregation of players fighting during a match). Operators who’ve secured Biometric Scanner Keycards may also be shown on these big screens, as well as the first “demon” Operator to hit 10, 15, or even 20 kills in a game, so you know who to take down (or avoid)! Unsubstantiated rumors also indicate [[REDACTED]] comms from an unknown entity have occasionally breached the security systems running these displays.

New Feature: Squad Assemble and Squad Play Bonus (Launch)

Available in: Resurgence (excluding Ranked Play) and Battle Royale.

The squad that stays together, slays together: During the infil of Resurgence and Battle Royale, expect to earn match rewards if you land near your more enthusiastic teammates who led the way. When active, you’ll receive a message to land with your squad to earn bonuses. This is purely optional, though you may find staying closer during enemy encounters helps your overall team dynamics as well as getting those Ws.

The preceding image (above) shows the three main landing examples (this is for demonstration purposes only). The circle radii shown don’t appear on your in-game Tac Map. When your first teammate lands, they create a small radius around them, roughly the size shown in the previous image. The rest of the team simply needs to land within that radius to “land together,” as follows:

Full Squad Landing (Quads): All four Operators’ landing radii overlap with at least one other.
Full Squad Landing (Trios): All three Operators’ landing radii overlap with at least one other.
Two Half Squad Landing (Quads): Two pairs of Operators land separately, with each pair’s landing radius overlapping.
Majority Squad Landing (Quads): Three of the four Operators land with overlapping radii, and one Operator lands separately.
Majority Squad Landing (Trios): Two of the three Operators land with overlapping radii, and one Operator lands separately.
Duo Squad Landing (Duos): For Duos, both squadmates need to land with their radii overlapping.
Mark the Landing Destination: Each squad member receives XP if any teammate pings the location where you land before the first squad member touches the ground.
Full Squad Landing (Quads, Trios): Land as a full squad for a sizeable XP and Cash bonus, as well as a Supply UAV.
Majority Squad Landing (Quads, Trios): Land with two other members (Quads) or one other member (Trios) for a reasonably XP and Cash bonus, as well as a Supply UAV.
Half Squad or Duo Squad Landing (Quads, Duos): Land with one other teammate (Quads) or land with your teammate (Duos) and both of you receive a modest XP and Cash bonus.

Returning Feature: Weapon Trade Station (In-Season)

The newly improved Weapon Trade Station (WTS-2) is currently being installed across Rebirth Island for an in-season activation. This acts in a similar manner to the previous version. Access this reinforced locker and trade an unwanted weapon for one of lesser quality and some extra loot. The quality of the weapon you trade in is related to its rarity, which is a measurement of how many attachments the weapon has. Each rarity has an associated color in the info box you view when you pick up a weapon:

Common Weapon (Gray): 0 or 1 Attachment
Uncommon Weapon (Green): 2 Attachments
Rare Weapon (Blue): 3 Attachments
Epic Weapon (Purple): 4 Attachments
Legendary Weapon (Orange): 5 Attachments
Ultra Weapon (Orange): 5+ Attachments

The rarity of the weapon you receive is two levels “more common” than the weapon you dropped into the Weapon Trade Station. For example, if you find an Epic Rarity weapon with four attachments, you can trade it in for an Uncommon weapon with two attachments, plus a random assortment of additional items, at the Weapon Trade Station.

Additional Weapon Trade Station items that are dropped at the completion of the trade can include ammo, cash, equipment (Tacticals, Lethals, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, Gas Masks), and — on very rare occasions if you’re incredibly lucky and trade a formidable weapon — the Specialist Perk Token!

Unsubstantiated Intel (Launch)

It seems the island contains a great many secrets, perhaps some completely undiscoverable? All of this is off the books, and some [[REDACTED]] requiring a multistep process. A multitude of Challenges, not [[REDACTED]] remaining untracked [[REDACTED]], but not related to the custom weapons available [[REDACTED]].

Additional: It seems Makarov’s recent infiltration of Rebirth Island has not gone unnoticed. Overriding the systems [[REDACTED]] one example being the phones [[REDACTED]] related to Keycards [[REDACTED]] slightly modulated [[REDACTED]] seen as building goodwill and trust [[REDACTED]] codenamed “Exe.” Suggest the contact be made immediately.

New Feature: Bunker Entrances (In-Season)

Available on: Urzikstan.

Late breaking reports suggest that the unsealing of bunkers across the entirety of Urzikstan may be underway. Previous, non-corroborated reports of Bunker #5’s opening remain unverified, though some Operators have described large tanks containing human remains within this location. Now that additional bunker opening mechanisms may have activated, all Operators are encouraged to explore with extreme caution, though scans of the area have not substantiated any imminent threats.

Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play on Rebirth Island (Launch Window)

Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence continues, with a new location to hone your talents: Rebirth Island! The ruleset that was detailed in the Season 2 Announcement Blog continues into Season 3; drop into Rebirth Island and battle your way to the Top 250 players worldwide and earn a variety of rewards for both Ranking up and advancing through the Skill Divisions.

As with Multiplayer Ranked, there are a few rewards reminders you should be aware of. Players can earn Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence rewards in three ways:

Rank Rewards: Available at launch and can be earned in any season. Players can continue their previous Rank grind in Season 3.
End of Season Rewards: Rewards that are awarded after the season has ended and represent either your highest attained division or an active placement in the Top 250 Division. Season 3 brings new Seasonal Weapon Camos to unlock in Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence!

New Season 3 Rewards: Throughout Season 3, you can earn the following rewards related to your match placement, as well as your Kills and Assists:

Placement Challenges:

Finish in the Top 15, 25 Times: “Eat. Sleep. Ranked. Repeat” Large Decal.
Finish in the Top 5, 25 Times: “Pro Issue WSP Swarm” SMG Weapon Blueprint.
Finish First: “Straight Fire” Weapon Charm.
Kill and Assist Challenges:
Get 25 Kills or Assists: “WZ Ranked Play Season 3 Competitor” Weapon Sticker.
Get 100 Kills or Assists: “WZ Ranked Play Season 3 Competitor” Loading Screen.
Get 500 Kills or Assists: “WZ Ranked Play Season 3 Veteran” Weapon Camo.

New End of Season Rewards: At the end of Season 3, you will be awarded Skill Division rewards that represent the highest division that you attained during Season 3 or an active placement in the Top 250 Division.

New Season 3 Division Rewards: Here are the End of Season Rewards for Season 3, related to the highest placement in your Skill Division:

Bronze: “WZ Season 3 Bronze” Emblem
Silver: “WZ Season 3 Silver” Emblem
Gold: “WZ Season 3 Gold” Animated Emblem
Gold: “WZ Season 3 Gold” Weapon Camo
Platinum: “WZ Season 3 Platinum” Animated Emblem
Platinum: “WZ Season 3 Platinum” Weapon Camo
Diamond: “WZ Season 3 Diamond” Animated Emblem
Diamond: “WZ Season 3 Diamond” Weapon Camo
Crimson: “WZ Season 3 Crimson” Animated Emblem
Crimson: “WZ Season 3 Crimson” Weapon Camo
Iridescent: “WZ Season 3 Iridescent” Animated Emblem
Iridescent: “WZ Season 3 Iridescent” Weapon Camo
Top 250: “WZ Season 3 Top 250” Animated Calling Card
Top 250: “WZ Season 3 Top 250” Animated Emblem
Top 250: “WZ Season 3 Top 250” Animated Weapon Camo

Seasonal Division Operators: New in Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence, you also earn the Skill Division Operator Skin sets for use with both the CDL Male and Female Operators (for both factions) to represent your highest Skill Division above gold. These Skins are the same as the ones you can unlock in Modern Warfare III Multiplayer Ranked Play.

Once you unlock the Skins from one Skill Division, you can permanently use them in the future seasons of Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty : Warzone :

Season 3 Ranked First Place Player: The player who finishes Season 3 in the No. 1 position on the Top 250 Leaderboard will receive ultimate bragging rights and the following prestigious rewards:

If you need a refresher on Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play Resurgence for Call of Duty : Warzone , consult the Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play Guide here . Also check the Patch Notes for additional Ranked Play insights, updates, and more.

Welcome to Ranked Play Resurgence: Time to claim the top Rank as your Rebirthright!

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE MOBILE OVERVIEW (WZM)

Launch and Content Recap: After a monumental launch only six days ago, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is delivering big-map gameplay on the go via drops into both Verdansk and Rebirth Island, available right now, along with Multiplayer maps and Playlists. Link your account to ensure your connected content levels up and unlocks with you, no matter which platform you play on.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’s New Season Launch: At launch, the first unified season of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is connected with Season 3 of Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III .

Season 3 Connected Content: Claim new free Base Weapons and eight new Aftermarket Parts, unlock new Operators, and earn over 100 pieces of content with the BlackCell and Battle Pass.

Rust Arrives, Plunder Drops: The fan-favorite map Rust is added to the map pool, along with two new Battle Royale Modes — Plunder and Buy Back! Plus, UAV Towers are ready to reveal enemy locations across Rebirth Island.

Events and The Keep: Assemble the perfect squad by playing each of the weekly events and obtaining Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints in The Keep!

Operators across the globe have dropped into Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile in massive numbers since the Worldwide Launch only six days ago, and Season 3 is set to deliver even more content!

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile — Launch Recap

Available on your preferred mobile device right now, Call of Duty : Warzone Mobile (WZM) features two large-scale action experiences — Battle Royale combat throughout the original Call of Duty: Warzone Map Verdansk and Resurgence gameplay across Rebirth Island, as well as Multiplayer Playlists that include combat on Shoot House, Shipment, and more. There’s plenty of grinding, challenges, and leveling to complete. But we’re just getting started!

Connected Content Recap

Link your Activision Account ID when playing Call of Duty : Warzone Mobile for the first time to ensure that all your current Connected Content is available! This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

All your weapons and attachments from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II , Modern Warfare III , and Call of Duty : Warzone .
Store Bundles and cosmetic items from these games, including Operators, Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, Stickers, Decals, Loading Screens, and more.
Your Battle Pass progress.

This content can be used and leveled up (where applicable) in one game and is updated when you continue to play on the other game.

CONNECTED NOTE: The “Connected” section of this Announcement Blog has a “WZM” related content that is also available in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile . These are also listed below.

Daily Login Rewards

Even before you begin the first Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile match of the day, you’re rewarded with a free item thanks to the Daily Login. Expect a variety of instantly accessible content available daily, including Skins and Blueprints!

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile: Unified Season 3 Content

Season 3 Connected Content

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile enters the greater Call of Duty universe with the New Season, the first ever global season launch that unifies Call of Duty into one connected experience. This includes a leveled up shared Battle Pass and content that can be accessed across Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone . Learn more about this new feature in the “Connected Content” section of this blog. Here’s what you can expect to access:

Three of the four new Base Weapons (Free Tiers in the Battle Pass)*.
Eight new Aftermarket Parts (Free in the Arsenal Store throughout the season).
BlackCell content (purchase in MWIII, WZ or WZM, and progress in any of those games).
Battle Pass content (purchase in MWIII, WZ or WZM, and progress in any of those games).
New Operators (Stasis, Makarov, Snoop Dogg, Banshee, Hush).
New Store offerings and Bundles.
Four Weekly Events, designed for WZM.
Season 3 Prestige Levels (10, 11, 12, and 13) as well as past Prestige Levels.

(*The MORS Sniper Rifle, its weapon blueprints, and certain other content will not be available on Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile at the start of the Season. We will update the community at a later date, when this weapon becomes available.)

Multiplayer: Core 6v6 Map: Rust (Launch)

The crowd-favorite map from Modern Warfare® II is coming to Call of Duty : Warzone Mobile for the first time at the start of Season 3. This small-sized map is set in a desert oil yard and features a large central tower overlooking a field of pipes, fuel, shipping containers, and other sand-blasted scenery. The tower’s top platform offers a near total view of the area below and is an impressive power position. The barricades and fuel depots below offer close cover where savage combat shines. Be ready to engage at a moment’s notice and within the maze under the tower.

Battle Royale: Plunder Mode (Launch)

Battle to earn the most cash in this new game mode. Drop into Verdansk and loot cash from the map, complete contracts, and battle opponents to be the first team to earn $2 million in in-game cash. Reaching that cash threshold triggers a three-minute overtime where cash values double. Be the top-earning squad when time expires to win. Respawn is enabled in Plunder, and players always deploy with their selected Loadout. This makes Plunder ideal for leveling up weapons and exploring the map without the looming threat of an enclosing gas circle. The free-form nature also makes for a variety of viable strategies.

New Mode: Buy Back Battle Royale (In-Season)

Infil into Verdansk in this variation on the main Battle Royale, where the rules are generally the same, aside from one important difference: The Gulag is closed, and should an enemy take you out, you have a single respawn to drop back into the action, so make it count! Additionally, for Duos, Trios, and Quads, you can buy back any teammate who hasn’t made their second chance count. Expect this new mode to enter the Playlist rotation during the initial launch window of Season 3.

Feature: UAV Towers (Rebirth, Launch)

Learn the location of all your nearby adversaries as a network of UAV Towers comes online in Rebirth Island. Marked on your Tac Map so you can easily locate them, UAV Towers are vital fixed sources that you can activate during a match to gain intel on your enemy’s position. After interacting with a tower’s on-board computer, an Operator and their allies will receive several circular UAV sweeps from the tower’s location out to a few dozen meters. A quick word of warning to those ready to punch into every tower on the map: Operators will receive an audible notification when a UAV Tower is activated, and the icon for active towers will be visible on the Tac Map and overworld. What happens when all the UAV Towers are activated? Drop in and find out!

Mid-Season Additional Content: Expect additional modes and other new content for both Verdansk and Rebirth Island at Mid-Season.

Events and The Keep (Launch to Mid-Season)

Every week, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will have an event where a variety of exceptional cosmetics can be unlocked. These are designed for use only in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile . With each event comes a new Keep, an optional and entertaining way to obtain more items of varying rarity levels by spending COD Points, including Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints!

Need more intel on how The Keep awards these items? Click here .

Week 1 Event: The Recruit (WZM) Launch, April 3 to 10

Total Event Rewards: Six

Rewards Highlights

Basilisk: Annihilation Weapon Blueprint
Hutch: Ghostly Operator skin

Week 2 Event: The Assassin (WZM) Launch Window, April 11 to 17

Total Event Rewards: Five

Crossbow – Duskfire: Weapon Blueprint
DG-58 LSW – Bandit's Breath: Weapon Blueprint

Week 3 Event: To the Metal (WZM) In-Season, April 18 to 24

Reward Highlights

Pickaxe – Scale Issue: Weapon Blueprint
LTV – High-viz : Vehicle skin

Week 4 Event: Cover Me (WZM) In-Season, April 25 to May 1

MTZ Interceptor – Disruption: Weapon Blueprint
ATV – Loom and Doom: Vehicle skin

CONNECTED CONTENT OVERVIEW (MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM)

Weapons Detail: Unlock three weapons for free at the start of Season 3 — the FJX Horus SMG, MORS Sniper Rifle*, the Gladiator Melee punch knife — and expect the BAL-27 Assault Rifle later in the season.

Get More Attached: Try out a variety of Aftermarket Attachments that range from the esoteric to the insane, including a fully automatic M16 from MWII and akimbo lever-action shotguns!

BlackCell: Mainline the Mainframe with BlackCell — aa bespoke collection of animated Operator Skins in shimmering gold with vertical glyph streams, plated tattoo work, and glitch-wear masks are yours to own.

Operators: Vladimir Makarov, Snoop Dogg, Banshee, Hush, and BlackCell Stasis Operators headline a packed Season 3 Battle Pass. Purchase the Battle Pass to instantly unlock Makarov and the Doggfather himself, Snoop Dogg.

New at the Store: Claim your free Call of Duty: Warzone 4th Anniversary Blueprint, join Godzilla and Kong with three all-new Monsterverse-themed Operators, play as best buds Cheech and Chong, rule your roost with the CDL Emperor Pack, and much more!

Even more Challenges, Events, and Progression: Learn the rewards for completing the Weekly Challenges, ready up for the Season 3 Events beginning with the first Event: Godzilla X Kong Battle for Hollow Earth! Also check out the Prestige prizes for grinding all the way to Level 650.

Weapons Detail: Four New Weapons (MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM)

FJX Horus (Submachine Gun — Launch, Battle Pass Sector 8)

“An ultra-compact SMG with best-in-class CQC damage and mobility.”

Versatility is the name of the game with this machine pistol SMG, a favorite of those who like to pack a punch on the run. This weapon has an incredible fire rate and class-leading mobility, and handling help mitigates the recoil control.

MORS (Sniper Rifle — Launch, Battle Pass Sector 4)*

“This single-load railgun delivers a high-damage payload with excellent velocity and penetration.”

An advanced form of sniper warfare, the Military Operated Rail Sniper (MORS) is a one-shot beast, offering high damage with exceptional handling. Distance is an afterthought with this long-range and accurate Sniper Rifle with what might be the perfect combination of accuracy and damage. The weapon has single-round devastation with a reasonably rapid reload rate.

Gladiator (Melee — Launch, Battle Pass Sector 15)

“A compact, concealable punch knife that was initially used by gamblers and politicians.”

Close combat was never so quick and painful, with the Gladiator rivaling the Karambit for supreme mobility, handling, and damage potential. Cut straight to the bone with haste and ease, but ensure you’re close enough to make your lethal stabs count.

BAL-27 (Assault Rifle — Mid-Season, [[REDACTED]])

“A bullpup prototype weapon designed to increase fire rate over time while the trigger is squeezed. The first 4 shots are slower to fire but highly accurate.”

Top-loading with a reasonably rapid ammo swap, this fast-firing future-proof Assault Rifle shreds at closer ranges, has a moderate kick that drifts upward, offers great default reticles, and comes with a 60-round magazine once you’ve leveled it up, doubling the available ammo between reloads.

Getting More Attached: Eight New Aftermarket Parts (Launch, In-Season, MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM)

Season 3 introduces an incredible eight new Aftermarket Parts, many unlockable via Weekly Challenges. These bring unusual, impressive, and downright deranged modifications to your favorite armaments, including a selection from Modern Warfare II ! Need to make a shotgun into an automatic Battle Rifle? Been waiting to turn the M16 from MWII into a fully automatic AR? Or are you here for the akimbo lever-action Shotguns? This season’s Aftermarket Part attachments are listed below:

WZM CONNECTED: All Season 3 Aftermarket Parts are also unlockable throughout the season by spending Arsenal Coins in the Arsenal Store ( Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile only), after which they can be used across all games.

JAK Cutthroat (Weekly Challenge Unlock)

Compatibility: MCW (MWIII), MTZ (MWIII), M4 (MWII) (Assault Rifle), and AMR9 (MWIII) (Submachine Gun) Platforms

This 3D-printed stock provides an unrivaled combination of speed and stability while aiming down sights.

JAK Revenger Kit (Weekly Challenge Unlock)

Compatibility: BP50 (MWIII) (Assault Rifle)

This conversion kit turns the BP50 into a CQC legend. A 9mm caliber conversion with shortened receiver and high-capacity magazine.

JAK Jawbreaker (Weekly Challenge Unlock)

Compatibility: KV Broadside (MWII) (Shotgun)

Converts this Shotgun into a hard-hitting, automatic Battle Rifle.

JAK Shadow Titan Kit (Weekly Challenge Unlock)

Compatibility: Bruen Mk9 (MWIII) (Light Machine Gun)

Converts the Bruen Mk9 into a compact and integrally suppressed light support weapon chambered in 300 blackout.

JAK Patriot (Weekly Challenge Unlock)

Compatibility: M16 (MWII) (Assault Rifle)

Converts the M16 into a fully automatic rifle with a heavy ported barrel built to provide superior recoil control and firing aim stability.

Wardens (Weekly Challenge Unlock)

Compatibility: Lockwood Mk2 (MWII) (Marksman Rifle)

Relive the glory days, stir up the hornet’s nest, and take down your enemies, leaving no loose ends with these museum-worthy akimbo lever-action Shotguns.

JAK Atlas Kit (Weekly Challenge Unlock)

Compatibility: AMR9 (MWIII) (Submachine Gun)

Converts the AMR9 into an extremely lethal and accurate 5-round burst carbine chambered in 556.

Photonic Charge Barrel ([[REDACTED]] Unlock)

Compatibility: MORS (MWIII) (Sniper Rifle)

This hyper-advanced barrel is more than simply a barrel. Holding the trigger charges the rifle and releasing fires a single, high-power energy projectile.

Mainline the Mainframe. Maintain the Stasis with BlackCell (MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM)

The BlackCell offering for Season 3 grants you an extensive collection of digitized and animated Operator Skins in shimmering gold with vertical glyph streams, plated tattoo work, golden glitch-wear masks, black fabric, and vivid teal blue accent accoutrements! A variety of finely crafted premium items are yours, with full access to the Season 3 Battle Pass. BlackCell owners can enter the Season 3 Battle Map through the exclusive BlackCell Sector, instantly unlocking 20 Battle Token Tier Skips to quickly unlock items across the adjacent Sectors.

The BlackCell Sector unlocks immediately upon purchase, granting immediate access to the new “Stasis BlackCell” Operator, plus the “Aggressive Action” Frag Grenade Blueprint with Death Effect, the “Double Barrel Disrespect” Finishing Move, the “All that Glitters BlackCell” Animated Blueprint for the BAS-B Battle Rifle with Async Tracers and Desync Dismemberment Death Effects, and 1,100 COD Points.

Claim your Tiers and work through the Sectors of the Season 3 Battle Pass, and BlackCell members can earn an exceptional BlackCell offering, including 12 Operator Skins for Stasis (New BlackCell Operator), Makarov (two Skins), Snoop Dogg, Swagger, Ripper, Doc, Riptide, Banshee (new Operator), Corso, Byline, and Hush (new Operator); 7 animated Weapon Blueprints; and one for Lethal Equipment.

This is in addition to the 110 regular Battle Pass items.

Players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

CONNECTED NOTE: Remember you only need to purchase BlackCell or the Battle Pass once, in Modern Warfare III , Call of Duty : Warzone , or in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile . All progression will be tracked across Modern Warfare III , Call of Duty : Warzone , and Call of Duty : Warzone Mobile . Remember that COD Points unlocked in specific Battle Pass Sectors are available only for the device you unlocked them in (console, PC, or mobile).

Operators: Makarov, Snoop Dogg, Banshee, and Hush Headline the Season 3 Battle Pass

As Konni forces have apparently infiltrated every corner of Rebirth Island, it seems only fitting that Vladimir Makarov would step out of the shadows to dominate the Season 3 Battle Pass, in both his “Dominus” and “Fenrir” forms. Previously, Makarov was only available as a Modern Warfare III Vault Edition Operator, and now his Dominus skin is instantly unlocked via the purchase of the Season 3 Battle Pass.

Also present as an instant unlock when you purchase the Battle Pass is the Doggfather himself! Unlock the “Snoop Dogg II” Skin and prepare to smoke out the competition.

The Season 3 Battle Pass is stacked with 110 pieces of unlockable content, including three free Base Weapons (detailed previously), two new Operators (Banshee and Hush), and new Skins for Makarov (two Skins), Snoop Dogg, Swagger, Ripper, Doc, Riptide, Banshee (new Operator), Corso, Byline, and Hush (new Operator).

Need a deep dive into the full Battle Pass offering? Expect the COD Blog to showcase this on April 2, just prior to Season 3 launch.

Vladimir Makarov (KorTac, Launch)

Dominus Skin: Instant Reward Sector

Fenrir Skin: Completion Sector: Tier 100

Recently a liberated man, Makarov’s plans to resume his operations against Urzikstan and its allies are now fully underway, and the ultranationalist has recently been observed on the remote Rebirth Island, which appears to be almost fully under the control of the Konni Group. He brings with him two supremely adept KorTac fighters, Banshee and Hush.

Snoop Dogg (SpecGru, Launch)

Snoop Dogg II Skin: Instant Reward Sector

All biographical information for this Operator has been [REDACTED].

Banshee (Orla Murphy (KorTac, Launch)

Operator and Skin: Sector 13

A natural scrapper, Orla Murphy always finds a way to get what she wants.

Orla Murphy grew up as one of six children in a working-class home in Dublin. Her delinquency started with minor vandalism and petty theft and eventually expanded to joyriding and robbery. Eventually caught behind the wheel of a stolen car, she was sent to a children’s detention facility. The intention was to straighten her out, and for a time it worked. Once she turned 18, Orla joined the Defence Forces. She excelled with the routine of military life and thrived in a team dynamic, but the salary failed to impress her. Orla started doing off-the-books jobs while deployed, including smuggling contraband. She also attracted the attention of KorTac, who approved of Orla’s tendency to bend the rules and dirty her hands. Following her discharge, KorTac was quick to offer her a mercenary contract to simply be herself.

Hush/Bashiir Shirwa (KorTac, Launch)

Operator and Skin: Completion Sector: Tier 100

Once a simple farmhand thrust into the chaos of Mogadishu, Bashiir Shirwa was forged in the city’s fire and became its most capable agent.

Bashiir spent much of his early life working the fields with his father and brothers. But with famine quickly spreading, most of his siblings would begin fishing in the port of Baraawe. Bashiir set out for the city of Mogadishu and began earning a wage as a security guard. He learned the rules of survival the hard way after a near fatal slashing that left him with terrible scars that still itch. Nevertheless, he adapted to the chaos of the city, learning both the street smarts necessary for survival and the skills to defend himself with ease. Within a year, his name was known throughout Mogadishu as a reliable and effective fixer. Attracting the attention of a KorTac recruiter, Bashiir enlisted and began his journey as an international mercenary. Now he stands among KorTac’s finest, a soldier for the highest bidder among KorTac’s clientele.

Stasis (KorTac, Launch, BlackCell Instant Reward)

All biographical information for this BlackCell Operator has been [REDACTED].

New Store Offerings (MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM)

Ahead of the BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Bundles Blog on Tuesday April 2, here are some Store highlights, with Bundles showcasing new Operators, Tracer Packs, Ultra Skins, and animated Weapon Camouflages that cater to your preferred style of Operator and play.

Free Gift — Call of Duty: Warzone 4th Anniversary Pack

Available: April 3

On March 10, Call of Duty: Warzone celebrated an incredible four-year anniversary milestone! Whether you were here in Verdansk on day one, or you’ve just jumped into the action on Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile , or you’re planning your Rebirthday drops for Season 3, the team at Call of Duty sincerely thanks you for your time across all the incredible maps and modes. Click here to revisit the top memories from Call of Duty: Warzone history , and log in to MWIII or WZ on April 3 to receive a free gift — a selection of 12 Stickers designed by Raven. Peel and place the “Caldera Shores,” “Fortune’s Keep,” “Gora Dam,” “Live, Respawn, Repeat,” “Oasis,” “Open Air Market,” “Paradisum,” “Rebirth Island,” “The Palace,” “Urzikstan Rail,” “Verdansk Arena,” and “Vondel” on any weapon of your choosing. Or bring out the “Well Traveled” MCW Weapon Blueprint if you want a weapon completely covered in stickers already.

Tracer Pack: Cheech & Chong

Cheech Operator voiced by Cheech Marin.

Chong Operator voiced by Tommy Chong.

Forged in the counterculture revolution, yet armed with drive and creative power, Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin turned cultural friction into comedic success. Facing systemic barriers with humor and cannabis, the duo exploited adversity to bring underground voices into the mainstream. Chong’s ingenuity and Marin’s heritage primed them for fame, while their comedic chemistry made them icons. Their albums and films exposed injustice with subversive joy, pioneering stoner comedy and becoming symbols of irreverent truth.

The Tracer Pack: Cheech & Chong brings you both Operators, three Weapon Blueprints, a Charm, Sticker, Large Decal, Loading Screen, and the “Secondhand Smoke” Finishing Move.

Godzilla x Kong: New Empire Bundles

There’s been a Titan warning off the coast; time to get to shelter as Godzilla-themed Operators make landfall in a variety of Tracer Packs! Joining the savage “Tracer Pack Godzilla x Kong: New Empire — Kong” Bundle are three beastly new Tracer Packs:

The “Tracer Pack: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire — Godzilla” Bundle comes with the “Godzilla” Operator Skin, two Blueprints, a Charm, Loading Screen, Large Decal, and the “Feel the Heat Ray” Finishing Move.

The “Tracer Pack: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire — Skar King” Bundle comes with the “Ape” Operator Skin, two Blueprints, a Charm, Loading Screen, Large Decal, and the “Whiplashed Unleashed” Finishing Move.

The “Tracer Pack: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire — Shimo” Bundle features the “Shimo” Operator Skin, two Blueprints, a Charm, Flash Grenade Skin and effect, Loading Screen, Large Decal, and the “Frostbite Finish” Finishing Move.

Purchase all four Bundles to complete the Titan Collection and unlock the exclusive “B.E.A.S.T. Glove” Gladiator Skin Melee Weapon. Equip any of the four Bundles during the Godzilla x Kong: Battle for Hollow Earth Event for an XP boost. The King of Monsters and the King of Skull Island have returned to take their Call of Duty throne!

The “Emperor” Pack Is Coming!

Congratulations are in order to the Atlanta FaZe , who brought the firepower and displayed incredible fortitude to become the Miami Heretics Major II Tournament Champions! The action continues as we gear up for the Major III: Qualifiers, which begin on Friday, April 12 on Youtube.com/CODLeague . Tickets for the Major III Tournament in Toronto are on sale now!

Grind your opponents down into fine marble by picking up the newest “Emperor Pack,” starting with the “Emperor” Operator Skin, and prove your hierarchy with the “Carved and Casted” Weapon Blueprint, “It’s Over” Sticker, “Get In” Calling Card, and 60 minutes of 2XP, 2WXP, and two Battle Pass Token Skips.

Other Incoming Bundles

Here’s a glimpse of Season 3 Store offerings, which include the Tracer Pack: Stoney Sloth , Tracer Pack CODasaurus Ultra Skin , Tracer Pack: Big Brain Ultra Skin , and Tracer Pack Horseman: V1.Rus Ultra Skin , and more! Look for a showcase of BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store Bundle content right here on April 2!

New Challenges, Events, and Seasonal Progression

Season 3’s content tsunami doesn’t stop! Prepare to unlock additional content with all-new Weekly Challenges, Seasonal Prestige progression, and multiple events. Here are some highlights:

Weekly Challenges (MWIII, MWZ, WZ)

Get your Season 2 Weekly Challenges in order and unlock that animated “Rotten Inferno” Weapon Camo before April 3, as Season 3 drops all-new sets of Weekly Challenges across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone . This time, there’s a full complement of Aftermarket Parts on order.

Grind to complete more than five Challenges in a week for sizable XP gains! Then check back throughout Season 3 to unlock more functional weapon parts. What’s the ultimate reward for completing all eight Weekly Challenge sets? The “Allegiances” animated Mastery Weapon Camo!

Season 3 Events (MWIII, MWZ, WZ)

EVENT: Godzilla x Kong: Battle for Hollow Earth

Launch: April 3 to 10

Discover the mysterious power of the Monsterverse’s mightiest Titans. Earn XP to unlock exceptional rewards. Equip the Godzilla, Kong, Shimo, or Skar King Operator Skins for a boost.

EVENT: Blaze Up (MWIII)

Launch Window

How high are you? Er, I mean, Hi! How are you? Complete event challenges for exclusively dank rewards. Warning: Event may cause the munchies.

EVENT: High Trip (WZ)

Jump into this limited-time event and get ready for some heightened fights. Collect gummies to sharpen your senses and smoke out the competition.

EVENT: Vortex: Vi.Rus Mainframe (MWIII, WZ)

It’s not a system error: Vi.Rus has made his way into the Vortex. Earn XP to unlock rewards. Equip the Bacillus Skin from the Tracer Pack: Horsemen: Vi.Rus Ultra Skin for a boost.

SEASON 3 RELOADED: EVENTS (Mid-Season)

Expect additional events once Season 3 Reloaded commences, including a Call of Duty Endowment Event to celebrate Military Appreciation Month.

Season 3 Prestige Challenges (MWIII, MWZ, WZ, WZM)

Season 3 brings an additional 200 levels and four additional Prestiges (10, 11, 12, and 13) for you to unlock. At launch, the level cap is raised from 450 to 650, and additional sets of Tiered Calling Card Challenges become available for both Multiplayer and Zombies. Naturally, previous seasonal Prestige challenges continue to be available. Here are the new Prestige Ranks:

Prestige 10: Unlocked at Rank 500

Emblem Reward
MP: Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 10 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
MWZ: Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 10 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.

Prestige 11: Unlocked at Rank 550

MP: Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 11 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
MWZ: Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 11 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.

Prestige 12: Unlocked at Rank 600

MP: Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 12 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
MWZ: Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 12 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.

Prestige 13: Unlocked at Rank 650 and the level cap until the end of Season 3.

MP: Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 13 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
MWZ: Four Tiered Calling Card Challenges, one Prestige 13 Mastery Calling Card Challenge.
Blueprint Reward: “Supreme Killer” Blueprint for the Holger 556 AR. Prove your Prestige with this Blueprint that favors enhanced range and recoil control and comes with four Attachments.

Remember! Up to five of these Prestige Calling Card Challenges can be tracked and added to the Tracked Challenges, visible in the Lobby as well as in the Pause menu during matches. Like previous seasons, you can continue ranking up from the level you reached within the Prestige Ranks at the end of Season 2, allowing players to catch up in later seasons. As always, no progress is reset for anyone.

For a limited time from April 4 until April 8, play Multiplayer and Modern Warfare Zombies in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III for FREE.

Dive into Multiplayer in Call of Duty and check out the brand-new 6v6 map Emergency, along with five more 6v6 maps such as Das Haus, Stash House, and Rust — playable across five core modes, including Capture the Flag, new to Season 3. Plus, the free access offering includes not only Modern Warfare Zombies but also the MWIII mode Hordepoint, playable on reskinned maps like Tetanus, Satan’s Quarry, and Skidgrow. It’s time to rally the squad and leave no friend behind.

With season after season of incredible premium content, including seven Core 6v6 maps for just Season 3, it’s never been a better time to purchase Modern Warfare III and experience the rapid, fast-action combat Call of Duty is famous for. In addition to the wide and continuously updated variety of Multiplayer content, you can also explore the Exclusion Zone of Modern Warfare Zombies in its open-world setting, as well as a campaign that finds Task Force 141 facing off against the ultimate threat — Season 3’s main Operator, Vladimir Makarov.

Upgrade to the Vault Edition to unlock the Soap Operator Pack, the Nemesis Operator Pack, two Weapon Vaults, plus one season’s worth of BlackCell, a Battle Pass, the BlackCell starting Sector (including an 1,100 CP bonus), extra Battle Token Tier Skips, and more.

Stay frosty.

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March 21, 2024

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile — Play Now!

It’s time to deploy! Experience Battle Royale with fan-favorite maps Verdansk and Rebirth Island, drop straight into the action with Multiplayer modes and maps, play your way with controls customization, and continue leveling up your XP and weapons across Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III with shared progression.

March 18, 2024

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Day Zero Launch Event

Fight your way through Verdansk and Rebirth Island during Operation: Day Zero, the limited-time launch event for Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. Complete in-game challenges across six Day Zero Zones to earn individual and community rewards during this massive launch event. Read on for full details.

March 14, 2024

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile — Prepare for Launch!

There are more ways to play Call of Duty than ever before: Ready up and dive into all the launch content Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has to offer, as we explore the game Lobby, how cross-progression works between titles, and what you’ll unlock on March 21, when Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile launches worldwide!

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This chapter focuses on the construction of Zelenograd, the Soviet Silicon Valley, during the period from 1962–1965. The chapter reveals that Khrushchev signed the postanovlenie, or official decree, on August 8, 1962, authorizing the establishment of a center of microelectronics, to be called the “Scientific Center,” near Kryukovo railroad station. The satellite city was officially named Zelenograd (Green City) on January 15, 1963, by a decree of the Moscow Executive Committee. The first planned city in the Soviet Union, it was designed to accommodate approximately 65,000 people. Its designers had been influenced by the British New Town movement. Unlike in other Soviet industrial centers, where apartment buildings were often built adjacent to belching industrial smokestacks, living areas and factories were located in separate areas. Located 25 miles north of the Kremlin, Zelenograd was declared a part of Moscow.

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Key Safari Statistics (Editor's Choice) As of 2023, in the United States Safari surpasses Google Chrome's mobile browser market share with more than 55%. In 2023, Safari is the fastest browser in the world. In the United Kingdom, Safari leads the mobile browser market share with 50.7%. Apple's Safari accounts for 48% of the global browser ...
Web Browser Market Share: 85+ Browser Usage Statistics
Safari is a firm number 2 in the market; its steady growth in the last decade has seen it reach a usage share of 1-in-5 web users in December 2023. Summary. Overall, we can see that Safari is the second most popular browser globally. Plus, its share of the current worldwide market has slightly increased in the past 12 months. In the US mobile ...
Mobile's browser usage share jumps 26% in three months
In the last three months, mobile browser usage has climbed 2.8 percentage points, representing a 26% upswing since Nov. 2012. ... Apple's mobile dominance — Safari is used twice as much as the ...
80+ Browser Statistics: Data Analysis & Market Share
Washington state boasts the highest Facebook usage as a mobile browser within the US, with a rate of 13.74%. 7; Safari dominates the US mobile browser landscape, with a substantial 57.22% of mobile users choosing it as their preferred option. 7; Chrome holds a significant share of the US mobile browser market at 35.75%. 7
Report shows that Safari reaches one billion worldwide users, still
Based on a recent report, Apple's Safari finally hit one billion users, becoming the second browser to hit the milestone, next to Google Chrome, which still shines brighter in popularity.
60+ Browser Usage Statistics, Facts, and Trends
Mobile browser usage statistics show Safari is the leading mobile browser in the US with a 55.35% market share. Back in 2004, 95% of the internet population used Internet Explorer. More than half of the world's population uses a web browser. And most use Chrome on Android. Anyone could've made an educated guess and reached the same conclusion.
Safari (web browser)
Safari is a web browser developed by Apple. It is built into Apple's ... 10, 2006, for Mac OS X. It was only available within Mac OS X Update 10.4.4, and it delivered fixes to layout and CPU usage issues among other improvements. Safari 3. On January 9 ... (later called iOS). The mobile version was capable of displaying full ...
Browse the web using Safari on iPhone
If you don't see Safari on your Home Screen, you can find it in App Library and add it back. On the Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library. Enter "Safari" in the search field. Press and hold , then tap Add to Home Screen. In Safari on iPhone, view websites, preview website links, translate webpages, and add the Safari app ...
iOS 16 Safari
At the very least, Safari Tab Groups brought some measure of organization to the iPhone's default web browser. (Image credit: Apple) With iOS 16, Tab Groups are picking up collaboration features, too.
12 Tips to Fix Rapid Cellular Data Consumption Issues in iOS 14
To turn off Safari auto-playing videos: Go to Settings app -> Accessibility -> Motion. ... To optimize mobile data usage for Apple TV+: Head over to Settings app -> TV. Under streaming options, tap on Mobile Data and then choose Automatic to stream videos as per your data plan. Besides, also customize the mobile data downloads.
Mobile Safari Usage Jumps 64% Since December
Global usage for Mobile Safari was up, too, more than doubling from 0.03 percent of the market up to 0.08 percent during the same period. The figures indicate that the browser is now the top mobile browser in the U.S., and the number two mobile browser world wide. The top mobile browser is currently Nokia's with 0.25 percent of the global market.
How to Check Monthly or Daily Data Usage on iPhone
Step 1: Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, tap on the + icon, and search for 'Reset Mobile Data Statistics'. Step 2: Tap on Done to add the Shortcut to your Library. Step 3: Now, go to the ...
Techniques for profiling memory in Safari desktop and iOS?
Assuming you need to profile the memory of a web application in mobile Safari, you can use a USB cable to connect your mobile device to Mac and use remote debugging to pull up the Web Inspector for a mobile browser tab ( setup instructions here ). Then, in the Web Inspector's timelines tab, you can click edit to choose options for profiling ...
Apple Loses Key Developer To Rival Browser Company
Safari icon displayed on an iPhone (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images "Huge hiring news to share: Apple's Safari browser has 2 lead designers.
Moscow: Spartak's stadium mobile-friendly
The latest 2018 World Cup stadium opened in Moscow utilizes a modern platform, which delivers high-density, high-security wireless broadband internet access to fans. It also ensures a direct link between stadium operator/Spartak and fans for enhanced services. Those services are to include direct ordering of food and drinks to fan seats, sales of tickets and goods, seat and parking navigation ...
National Research University of Electronic Technology
National Research University "Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology" [4]) is a Russian technical university in the field of microelectronics, information and computer technologies and one of 29 National Research Universities. University was founded in 1965 and is based in Zelenograd, Moscow (the Soviet Union 's center for electronic and ...
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of
This is one of the biggest content drops in Call of Duty history, partly because this is a fully Connected experience thanks to the massive content integration with Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Mobile.. Featuring more Events, Challenges, and secrets than ever before, Season 3 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile goes live on Wednesday April ...
8 Zelenograd, the Soviet Silicon Valley, 1962-1965
Abstract. This chapter focuses on the construction of Zelenograd, the Soviet Silicon Valley, during the period from 1962-1965. The chapter reveals that Khrushchev signed the postanovlenie, or official decree, on August 8, 1962, authorizing the establishment of a center of microelectronics, to be called the "Scientific Center," near Kryukovo railroad station.