$AAPLB Apple is exploring ways to make Safari use more of the outer display on its upcoming iPhone Duo, potentially creating a more immersive web-browsing experience. However, the company has not finalized its approach.
According to Sina Finance, Apple engineer Jen Simmons discussed the issue in an October 23 WebKit blog post. She explained that the existing viewport-fit=cover setting allows webpages to extend beneath Safari’s side controls, but many websites do not properly support this layout.
To prevent important content from being hidden, developers must account for screen edges and leave appropriate safe margins. Unfortunately, many websites have yet to adapt their designs for these areas.
Apple is now exploring alternatives that could give developers greater control over how webpages appear across the display. For example, a website’s header background could extend to the screen edges while navigation links remain in a clearly visible area.
Why it matters: If Apple finds the right solution, Safari could deliver a cleaner, more edge-to-edge browsing experience without sacrificing usability.
For developers, the challenge will be balancing modern full-screen designs with accessibility and reliable content visibility.
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