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iOS 15.4 hints at AR/VR headset support and push notifications coming to web apps

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iOS 15.4 hints at AR/VR headset support and push notifications coming to web apps

Apple released the first beta of iOS 15.4 to developers and public beta users last week. The update includes several new features, hinting at some welcome changes to Safari. More specifically, Apple is finally working on enabling push notifications for web apps on iOS, as well as the WebXR API for AR/VR headset support.

As stated by developer Maximiliano Firtman, the iOS 15.4 beta introduces new features that can be used by websites and web apps. One of them is support for generic custom icons, so developers no longer need to add specific code to provide web application icons for iOS devices.

For four years we’ve had Safari on iOS support the Web App Manifest (from 11.3 to March 2018), but the icon declaration was always ignored (Apple or WebKit never documented a lack of support, btw). This causes many Progressive Web App installs on iOS to not have the correct icon because you also need to add a with rel=apple-touch-icon in the HTML, which not every PWA developer does.

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However, the most notable change is yet to come – and that is push notifications for web apps. While Safari on macOS allows websites to alert users when a web page is in the background (or in some cases even when the app is closed), Apple has never enabled the same feature on iOS.

Fortunately, that appears to be about to change. As Firtman points out, the iOS 15.4 beta adds new “built-in web notifications” and “push API” toggles to WebKit experimental features in Safari settings. Neither option worked in beta 1, but it’s a strong indication that Apple will eventually enable push notifications for websites and web apps on iOS.

Due to App Store guidelines, some developers are forced to publish their apps as web apps on iOS (such as the xCloud app), and these enhancements are sure to make the experience of using web apps on iPhone and iPad a lot better better.

Interestingly, the iOS 15.4 beta now has the WebXR API, which powers augmented reality and virtual reality headsets on the website. The API is disabled by default, but even if enabled, there are currently no AR/VR headsets for iOS. Apple is rumored to be launching its first mixed reality headset by the end of the year, and the new API could be related to Apple’s new device.

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iOS 15.4 is expected to be officially released to the public this spring.

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Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

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Amitabh Bachchan: Shocking Fan Incident Outside Jalsa

Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

The weekly Sunday rite outside the renowned gates of Jalsa is nothing short of profoundly holy. For decades, thousands of deeply moved admirers have gathered like clockwork, hoping for a single glimpse of the iconic megastar.

Yesterday evening, that fierce commitment took a scary and sad turn. A middle-aged guy, who had been standing patiently in the scorching midday sun for more than four hours, collapsed unexpectedly.

He collapsed totally into profound sleep, landing directly on the harsh, unforgiving asphalt road. The happy, chanting crowd fell silent in an instant as reality hit in.

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A Heartbreaking Moment of Desperation

According to eyewitnesses, this enthusiast travelled across various states for a two-minute glimpse of his idol. His quivering hands clutched a framed vintage photograph of the superstar.

As the searing midday heat reached its zenith, acute dehydration and utter physical fatigue overtook his body. His feeble knees bowed under the crushing weight of his never-ending, frantic wait.

He fell face first to the ground before anyone could react or grab him. The enormous crowd’s collective, frightened gasp boomed over Juhu’s normally peaceful suburban streets.


Sudden Chaos Outside Jalsa’s Gates

Within seconds, total fear spread among the observers. Fellow supporters quickly dropped their homemade banners and posters, coming to the fallen man’s rescue. Someone desperately sprayed cold water upon his pale, sweating face.

The large security crew stationed outside Amitabh Bachchan’s home acted quickly. They were able to remove the rising, panicked crowd, allowing the choking sufferer to breathe easier.

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An emergency ambulance was dispatched immediately, while local volunteers attempted to revive him. In a few startling moments, the atmosphere went from exhilarating exhilaration to total horror.


The Relentless Sunday Evening Madness

Every Sunday evening, the veteran actor gracefully goes onto a high podium at his grand gates. It is a renowned custom that has completely defined Bollywood fan culture over generations.

Passionate admirers will miss meals, risk heavy monsoons, and suffer harsh summer heat waves only to see him wave. It is a profound, emotional bond that defies all reasonable logic.

For this heartbreakingly loyal admirer, the powerful emotional rush combined with severe physical tiredness proved to be a highly perilous, almost lethal combination on the boiling, sweltering concrete.

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Security Personnel Scramble to Prevent Tragedy

Local police officers responded promptly to the chaotic scene, attempting to manage the emotionally charged throng. Medical staff administered quick, vital first aid on the scene, examining his critically weak and decreasing pulse.

The comatose man was gingerly put onto a canvas stretcher, still clutching his prized, sweat-soaked image of the actor. He was sent to a local hospital for emergency treatment.

On-duty medics eventually confirmed that he had severe heatstroke and acute, life-threatening dehydration. Fortunately, his medical condition improved after he received repeated IV infusions and intensive, appropriate care.


A Stark Warning for Star-Worshippers

This terrible, tragic episode has generated a heated, much-needed debate about the extreme limits of celebrity worship in India. Blind passion should never result in the death of an innocent person.

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Jalsa is an undisputed historical monument to love, but yesterday it served as a grim, sobering lesson. Extreme physical endurance for a brief moment can easily result in a catastrophic medical tragedy.

As thousands of passionate individuals continue to flow to Mumbai every day, the fine line between beautiful appreciation and life-threatening devotion becomes increasingly, dangerously blurred for these fragile worshippers.


Terrifying Boundaries of Human Obsession

The burning passion that motivates these ordinary folks to risk their own health is both wonderful and scary. It emphasises the megastar’s immense, godlike influence over millions of hearts.

While the legendary actor continues to express love to his devoted fans, this dangerous occurrence demonstrates that safety should always come first. No fan should have to bleed or faint on the street in order to catch a passing shadow.

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