WebKit is rejecting the W3C working group's push for developer-controlled APIs to install progressive web apps, arguing installation should be the browser's responsibility rather than exposed to developers. The article highlights the tension between WebKit's position and the poor current state of web app installation, particularly on iOS.
Background
The W3C Web Applications Working Group has been working on specifications for installing progressive web apps (PWAs) across browsers. WebKit's opposition represents a significant philosophical divide over whether web app installation should be developer-controlled or browser-gated.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Sep 15, 2026 at 03:31 PM
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- 6.0 / 10