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Things you can do with a browser in 2020 ☕️
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Things you can do with a browser in 2020 ☕️

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It's 2020, and browsers can do amazing stuff.  



This repo contains a non-exhaustive list of less-known features implemented in browsers **today**.



This list isn't intended for a technical audience; instead it wants to be a "I didn't know we could do that in a browser!" list.



In many cases, listed features aren't yet part of the standard, and may only be available on certain browsers or configurations.



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## [prefers-color-scheme](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/@media/prefers-color-scheme)

Many OSes provide light or dark color theme (notably dark mode on macOS). Websites can detect the preferred color scheme.



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## [prefers-reduced-motion](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/@media/prefers-reduced-motion)

Similarly to dark mode, users in their OS can remove/reduce animations, we can also detect that.






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## [Payment Request API](https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/payments)

Process payments via native browser UI which will be autofilled with credit card, shipping info etc.








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## [Web Share API](https://web.dev/web-share/)

Delegate the share of URLs or files to the OS, providing share options based on the installed apps and user preference.








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## [WebAudio API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_Audio_API)  

A high level API to allow developers to create and process audio in the browser.  



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## [Push API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Push_API)

Browsers can register push notifications. Sending later, at any moment push notifications, those notifications can contain images, buttons and inline replies.






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## [Service Workers](https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/primers/service-workers)

Among other features, service workers can enable offline browsing and background tasking.



Example:

- Provide a fallback when internet isn't available.

- Submitting a form when internet connectivity isn't available, will result in data lost. A service worker can be used to save the data and submit it later when the internet connection is up again.



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## [Web/native app install banners](https://web.dev/customize-install/)

Display a native banner to encourage users to add the app/website on the home or to install a native app.






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## [Get Installed Related Apps API](https://web.dev/get-installed-related-apps/)

Check if the native app related to your site is already installed.



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## [WebXR](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WebXR_Device_API)

Allows to run VR/AR on the web.



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## [Picture-in-Picture (PiP)](https://developers.google.com/web/updates/2018/10/watch-video-using-picture-in-picture)

Consent to play a video and detach it from the current page, staying sticky and always visible.






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## [Media Session API](https://developers.google.com/web/updates/2017/02/media-session)

Customize media notifications by providing metadata and actions.






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## [Media Source Extensions (MSE)](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Media_Source_Extensions_API)

Create a rich streaming experience in the browser without any plugin by having full control of video and audio media stream.



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## [Encrypted Media Extension (EME)](https://developer.mozilla.org/fr/docs/Web/API/Encrypted_Media_Extensions_API)

A programming interface that allows playback of a video that is subject to a digital restrictions management scheme or more commonly know as digital right management.



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## [WebRTC](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WebRTC_API)

Enables Web applications and sites to capture and optionally stream audio and/or video media, as well as to exchange arbitrary data between browsers without requiring an intermediary.



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## [Chrome Sender API](https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/developers)

If chromecast is available, you can stream a video/audio to your TV/Chromecast enabled device.



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## [AirPlay](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/webkitjs/adding_an_airplay_button_to_your_safari_media_controls)

Consent to stream a media over AirPlay (like AppleTV).



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## [Force Touch API](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/AppleApplications/Conceptual/SafariJSProgTopics/RespondingtoForceTouchEventsfromJavaScript.html)

With some Apple-specific hardware (like iPhone6S+ and Magic Trackpad) you can detect force pressure.



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## [AR Quick Look](https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/quick-look/)

On iOS you can display an `.usdz` 3D asset using a native AR UI:






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## [GamePad API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Gamepad_API)

Allows to use a physical gamepad.



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## [WebUSB API](https://developers.google.com/web/updates/2016/03/access-usb-devices-on-the-web)

Allows to access and use peripherals connected via USB.



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## [Web Bluetooth API](https://developers.google.com/web/updates/2015/07/interact-with-ble-devices-on-the-web)

Allows to access and use bluetooth devices.



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## [Web Locks API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_Locks_API)

Prevents display sleep and enables wake lock.



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## [Keyboard Lock](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Keyboard/lock)

While in fullscreen, allows to receive keys that are normally handled by the system or the browser like Cmd/Alt-Tab, or Esc.



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## [Generic Sensor API](https://developers.google.com/web/updates/2017/09/sensors-for-the-web)

Allows to use several sensors like Accelerometer, Gyroscope, AmbientLightSensor, and Magnetometer.



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## [Credential Management API](https://developers.google.com/web/fundamentals/security/credential-management/)

Enables to store and retrieve password credentials, it elso enables tap to sign in and automatic sign back, password sharing on multiple device and many more.






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## [Clipboard API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Clipboard_API)

Allows to read and write text and images into the OS clipboard buffer.



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## [Presentation API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Presentation_API)

Gives ability to access external presentation-type displays and use them for presenting web content.



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## [Screen Orientation API](https://www.w3.org/TR/screen-orientation/)

Reads and locks screen orientation.



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## [getUserMedia camera selection](https://paul.kinlan.me/pixel-4xl-infrared-sensor-via-getusermedia/)

Select the input source when using camera/microphone (e.g front or back camera). On the Pixel 4XL we can even access the infrared camera (e.g for face detection).






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## [Pointer Lock (Mouse Lock)](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Pointer_Lock_API)

Gives access to raw mouse movement, locks the target of mouse events to a single element, eliminates limits of how far mouse movement can go in a single direction, and removes the cursor from view. Obvious use cases are for first person or real time strategy games.



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## [Theme Color](https://developers.google.com/web/updates/2014/11/Support-for-theme-color-in-Chrome-39-for-Android)

Customise tab color (Android only).






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## [Vibration API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Vibration_API)

Provides access to the vibration mechanism of the hosting device.



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## [Web Coffee API](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ)

Use covfefe protocol to start coffee machines.



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## [Battery Status API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Battery_Status_API#Browser_compatibility)

Allows access to see the battery level of the device's battery.



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## [Page Visibility API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Page_Visibility_API)

Provides an API to ask whether the current tab is visible or not.



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## [Web Speech API](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_Speech_API/Using_the_Web_Speech_API)

Enables web developers to incorporate speech recognition and speech synthesis.



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## [Contacts API](https://web.dev/contact-picker/)

Provides native UI to select contacts from your OS and retrieve informations.



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# Stuff under Origin Trial



## [Native File System](https://web.dev/native-file-system/)

Allows access to the file system.



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## [Web OTP API](https://web.dev/web-otp/)

Allows the site to read received SMS, for example for OTP and phone number validation.



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## [Badging API](https://web.dev/badging-api/)

Allows to set badge in OS in places like shelf or homescreen.



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## [Web NFC](https://web.dev/nfc/)

Provide sites the ability to read and write to NFC tags.



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