Leaked Safari beta (v56)

Hey

Theres a leaked safari beta around calling itself version 56 (in the about safari box) and is indeed genuine. Though I don't know if its a public release or an internal build it has found its way out. There aren't really any new features (no tabs before you ask) though there is now an iTunes style 'X' butten in the Google bar to delete what you have typed.

It also seems to be faster (snappier?) (its probably had its debug code removed lol) but seriously it seems to render a little faster, doesn't sit with a blank window for as long when entering a page. Flash also seems a little faster though I haven't checked this properly. I'm sure there will also be some bug fixes but to be honest i've not really had any issues with Safari so far (apart from some cookie/cache problems which dont look like they're fixed yet)

My guess is this will be released this week or early next week. But as I said it could just be an internal build.

I don't encourage sharing leaked software like this so I will not send it to anyone and please dont ask where I found it.

Yeah but how do i prove it?

Ok i'm just trying to share some information here, I'm not out to prove anything or play games.

I could upload a snapshot of the About Safari box but then I could be accused of using Photoshop. Also would increase chances of Apple legal getting involved.

The admin at Appleinsider also has it, so if you can't trust me have a look over there.

thx

I just thought the information might be appreciated (it is?)

I've also just noticed the time out in safari has been changed from 30 seconds to 60 seconds.

About the NDA - I'm not working for Apple anyway so I don't see how that could effect me. Also there was no agreement included with the file (it didn't auto install/unmount either)