Q: What is the latest version of Safari that is compatible with OS X 10.8.5?
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Aug 18, 2016 4:13 PMby David Plummer,Other Safari users (with comparably outdated versions as 6.2.8) have experienced the same problem; some comments suggest it's a problem with Safari containing 'outdated' security 'codes' that cause Safari inquiries to be rejected. Inquires to various sites where this rejection has occurred do not elicit any responses. Surely Apple know what the problem is, and how to correct it.
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by Carolyn Samit,Aug 18, 2016 4:16 PM
Carolyn Samit
Aug 18, 2016 4:16 PM
in response to David Plummer
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Apple WatchHi .
If you upgrade to El Capitan v10.11, that would install Safari version 9.1.2 so you can use Google search.
See if your Mac meets the requirements here > Upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
Keep in mind, Apple has not provided security updates for Safari 6 in years so hopefully you can upgrade your Mac.
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Aug 18, 2016 6:04 PMby Larry Israel,HelpfulIt's because it's no longer being updated, and some sites want strong security. Like paying a bill the other day, I got a message saying I could try to pay using Safari, but that it would be better if I used a web browser with more up to date security. I used Firefox, which still updates for 10.8.5, and it worked fine. So I use Safari for what I can, and use Firefox when I can't use Safari.
