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You can now enable them within your account preferences - depending on your browser/device;


Unfortunately for reasons beyond our control (read: it's Apple's fault) the list of supported devices/browsers notably exclude Safari on macOS and any iOS-based browser. This functionality is made possible by making use of a number of APIs including the Push API and Notification API which most browsers support already.
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BirkenheadBlue said:
That's a blow that it doesn't work on Safari. There is definitely functionality for push notification within Safari on Mac (frequently news sites etc ask for permission when first visiting) but maybe not compatible with the forum software
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Yeah more information here mate: https://xenforo.com/community/threads/push-notifications.154592/

"But I have an Apple device, will you support push notifications another way...?"

Unfortunately, this is unlikely. Although Apple devices represent a significant number of mobile users, the current approach other browser vendors are taking is standardised (meaning Apple devices could be nearly automatically supported in the future), free and seamlessly integrated with your browser. Any other approach, be that a separate app, or a third party service would, frankly, be a sub-par (and potentially expensive!) experience.

The overall solution is simple, but it is down to Apple/WebKit to take on board and implement. According to the WebKit Feature Status page, if there are any features missing you can reach out to @webkit on Twitter or contact the webkit-help mailing list. Consider doing that today to help them understand why push notifications are important for your forum
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GrandOldTeam said:
what browser do you have?

a screenshot was also be good
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Using kiwi on android.

As if I know how to do a screenshot!

Blue box on the bottom asking permission to allow push notifications. Clicking permit makes the box go away until the next page. However, 'ask me later' seems to have stomped on the bleeding thing for now. Sanity levels improving.

What would push do from the site, anyhoos?
 
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chrismpw said:
Using kiwi on android.

As if I know how to do a screenshot!

Blue box on the bottom asking permission to allow push notifications. Clicking permit makes the box go away until the next page. However, 'ask me later' seems to have stomped on the bleeding thing for now. Sanity levels improving.

What would push do from the site, anyhoos?
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Just downloaded kiwi on android mate and have the same issue. Its an issue with that browser. If you want to use that browser on GOT;

Click the 3 arrows top right then 'settings' then 'site settings' then 'notifications' then turned it to blocked.

I also Unticked "hide annoying ads" which may also help
 
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