WebGPU Is Coming to Safari 26 — What It Means for You
Peng Zhang

At Apple’s WWDC25 event, something big was quietly announced: Safari 26, now in beta, supports WebGPU — a powerful new technology that gives your browser access to your device’s graphics chip (GPU). That might sound technical, but here’s why it matters for you:
If you’ve ever used AI tools in your browser — things like voice-to-text, image editing, or chatbots — this update will make those tools faster, smoother, and more powerful, especially on iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
🚀 What’s WebGPU and Why Should You Care?
Think of WebGPU as giving your browser a major upgrade — like switching from a bicycle to a motorbike. It unlocks the same kind of power used in video games and 3D apps, but now for things like AI running right in your browser.
For you, this means:
- Faster AI tools in Safari – Voice recognition, image generation, and chatbots will feel snappier and more real-time.
- Offline AI is now real – Apps can work even when you’re not connected to the internet.
- No cloud needed – Your data stays private on your device. Nothing gets sent to a server.
📱 Works on All Apple Devices
With Safari 26, this upgrade comes to:
- iPhone
- iPad
- Mac
- Apple Vision Pro
So no matter which Apple device you use, you’ll get faster and more private AI experiences, right in Safari — no app installs, no accounts.
🌐 Web Apps Feel Like Real Apps Now
Another important update: any website you add to your Home Screen on iPhone or iPad now opens like a native app — full screen, with its own icon, no Safari bars or tabs.
Combined with WebGPU, this means you can:
- Open AI tools instantly, just like regular apps
- Run them offline
- Use them with better speed and privacy
💡 Why This Matters for Hubters Local AI Tools
At Hubters AI, we’ve been building Local AI Tools that run entirely in your browser — no servers, just your device doing the work.
This update from Apple shows one thing clearly:
The future of AI is local — and the browser is ready.
Thanks to WebGPU in Safari, Hubters Local AI Tools are now faster, smarter, and more responsive — right in your browser. Whether you're on iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can run powerful AI models wherever you are, with:
- ✅ Zero data tracking
- ✅ Full control over your experience
Try Hubters Local AI Tools — and see what your browser can really do.
Source: News from WWDC25: Web Technology Coming This Fall in Safari 26 Beta - WebKit Blog