30 Useful ways to use Safari on iPhone and iPad

The Safari browser is standard for all iPhone, but not every user is aware of the useful features of this browser. Let's talk about them.

Today, technologies are developed so much that everything can be found without problems in a couple of minutes. In this article we will discuss the question - what applications in Safari for the iPhone or iPad are the most interesting?

Full version of the site

Full version of Safari website on iPhone

Some sites on the Internet are not very convenient when opening them in the mobile version. Apple stipulated and implemented in its browser the function of the opening version of the site for the PC. Of course, it is not quite convenient to view from a mobile gadget, but the interface for you may be more familiar and familiar. Hold your finger on the page Update button, and then select "Full version of the site".

Recently closed tabs

Recently closed Safari tabs on iPhone

When we are inappropriately closing an important tab on a PC, then with the help Ctrl + SHIFT + T (or Command + Z.) We can return it back. In the smartphone it is difficult to close the window by chance, but the viewing function of recently closed pages is still useful.

To see this list click on the tab icon and Next «+».

You will immediately download the list of tabs that you can open again.

Block advertising

All of all users annoying a large number of obsessive mobile advertising. Therefore, many pleased that Apple allowed to install blockers on the browser on iOS 9 and higher.

To turn on the adbocker, you first need to download it. In the AppStore there are many such programs, so choose for yourself appropriate and download it.

Lock advertising in Safari on iPhone

After the installation is completed, open "Settings" — "Safari" — "Content Lock Rules" And put a mark in front of your application.

Configuring private access

Private Safari Access on iPhone

Many use a private mode to secret NSFW-content viewing. But it is needed for other purposes. When this Safari is enabled, protects your personal data and does not allow sites for your behavior. That is, the browser will not remember which pages you visited, which was looking for and autofill on sites.

To start this mode, select "Private access" On the new tab. In the browser, at the same time, the borders will be painted in gray.

Change standard search engine

How to change the search service on Safari on the iPhone?

You can make this operation through "Settings" Browser: "Safari" —  "Find" - "Search engine". In each iPhone, it is originally worthwhile, but you can put Yahoo, Bing or DuckduckGo instead.

Search on page

How to find data on the current Safari tab on the iPhone

In the search line, you can enter data not only for receiving the information you are interested in from the entire global network, but also from the already running page. When prompted, you will leave the active tab, but Safari will remember your visit and start searching on it the necessary information. Click on the link "On this page"So that you are displayed search results.

Search on the current page Safari on the iPhone

Smart search

Smart Search Safari on iPhone

Safari has a smart search, selecting such phrases to the requests you entered. You do not need any additional parameters. Enter the address of the site, the phrase or word in the search line and the option will highlight popular or simply similar requests.

Moving forward-back with the help of swipes

Forward-back using swipes in Safari on iPhone

Not to press specifically "Back", You can make swipe to the right on the screen and return to the previous page. Swile in the other side will lead you back. It is sometimes much more convenient to press the button.

Reading mode

If you read a lot on the Internet, then you probably noticed that there are a lot of advertising and videos on the pages that interfere with concentrate on an interesting material. In the reading mode, the browser removes the elements unnecessary to you and leaves the text and pictures to it. So, it becomes much more convenient to read.

To start the mode, click on the big letter "BUT" To the right of the search string. By the way, this feature is not provided for each page.

View web sites offline

View Offline Safari page on iPhone

Suppose you found an interesting article, but you have no time to read it, save it. To add an article, select "Send" And further "In the reading list". After saving the article can be read at any time.

Quick add to favorites

Favorite sites in Safari on iPhone

To induce the page to favorites, select "Sending" - "Adding to Favorites". The list of such sites is displayed when opening a new page in Safari. It can be synchronized with multiple devices if the ICLOUD SYNC option is activated. The position of the pages can be changed to the finger holding on the icon and dragging it. If you have a feature "3D Touch", then you just put the icon for a second.

Peek and Pop.

Safari management on iPhone gestures

You can view what is contained in the links in favorites without downloading the site itself. True, this opportunity is only available on iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Click on the link to open the preview, and make a stronger pressing for download.

Auto completion of domain names

Safari autofill on iPhone

The browser gives prompts about the possible correct entry of the address of the page. When entering a portion of the reference, if you wait a bit, then possible domains of the first level will be loaded.

Font dimensions

Changing the font in Safari on the iPhone

Change the font you can in "Settings" - "Basic" - "Universal Access". If you want to increase the font only to read the text on the page, then it is better to use the read mode for this. Click on the button "Reader", and then the text setup icon. A menu will appear where you need to choose a large letter. "BUT" To increase letters.

Closing and changing the order of tabs

Close and move the Safari tabs on the iPhone

Each tab opens when clicking on the appropriate icon. To close the tab, click on the cross. And to move it and drag it and drag.

Tabs icloud.

Tabs ICloud Safari on iPhone

iCloud allows access to all tabs on Mac and IOS. They can be found if you scroll through the page at the bottom of the local tabs. When you click on the link, a browser page opens.

Full screen mode

This mode is activated each time when scrolling the page down. The address string and Tulbar are hidden, which gives more reading space.

Return up

Return up Safari on iPhone

Click on the screen slightly above the location of the clock, and you will return to the top. It is much better scrolling up.

Opening tools and address string

Since the address string and Tulbar disappear, if necessary, you can return them to the touch at the bottom of the display or swipe down.

Using fast 3D Touch actions

3D Touch Safari on iPhone

Press and hold the browser icon to open the quick menu. But this option works only with the owners of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus and models with jailbreak.

Fast privacy

Through the quick action menu, you can open Safari in private mode. To do this, click on the Safari icon and hold it. In the dropping menu, select "Private access" or "NEW PRIVATE TAB". Now you do not have to run the browser to activate the rolling mode.

Quick Private Mode on Safari

General links

This section contains all the pages placed on Twitter by your subscriptions. This option allows you to view interesting content without the need to enter twitter.

General Links Safari on iPhone

List is B. "Bookmarks" - "@". When you click on any of the links, it will open in a new tab, and the you need to appear at the top of the page.

Twitter Links in Safari on iPhone

Tape tape through "Subscriptions"where there is a list of all accounts, from where the alerts come from.

Access limitation

You can prohibit access to certain sites, activating, parental control. Open "Settings" - "Basic" - "Restrictions". Next you need to open item "Allowed Content" - "Websites" And configure the desired parameters. In addition, you can put a password for opening the site. There are still functions:

Limited access to Safari on iPhone

• Site Location in the Black List
• Entry permissions for limited circle sites
• Contact Preview Content 18+

Sending pages through Airdrop

Share the site through the Air Drop Safari on the iPhone

It turns out that links can be sent via Airdrop. Choose "Sending", Further "AirDrop" And select a contact for sending.

Adding a credit card

Adding a map in Safari on iPhone

When you constantly buy something from the device, you can make data from your card to autofill, so as not to write the same information constantly - go to "Settings" - "Safari" - "Autocomplete" - "Saved Credit Cards" - "Adding a Card". The card can be scanned, so it is not necessary to write data on your own.

Scanned banknotes

Scanning card in Safari on iPhone

If you need to specify the data of the cards, but they are not in autofill, then scan data from it. To do this, give Safari access to the camera.

Site download progress on all tabs

On Ipadah, the download bar is shown separately. It is displayed as a thin progress bar of blue on the tab. It is very convenient because now it is not necessary to specifically open the tab to view the load progress.

Recently Closed Tab on Ipad

In case of erroneous closing of the deposit or you just need to open it again, hold down the icon «+» And you will open a list of tabs.

Prohibition of tracking

Safari has a DO NOT Track (DNT) function, which does not allow the sites to follow your work on the Internet. When it is activated, the browser sends DNT requests to each resource you visit. But remember that the request may be rejected and then the site will remember you.

You can activate the function in "Settings" - "Safari" And further "Privacy and Security".

Prohibition of tracking in Safari on the iPhone

Delete history view

Moreover, you can clean the history of visits to all web pages. This means that the data on your premises and cookies is removed from the device and when opening a browser, it cannot recognize anything.

Access to passwords

If you have forgotten the password from some page in social network, it is not necessary to restore it, as it is in "Settings".

• Open "Safari" And further "Passwords"

Access to passwords in Safari

• To gain access to the section, enter Pasodod or use Touch ID

Using Touch ID for Safari

• Click on the desired site from the list to find out the login and password

How to access passwords in Safari?

View password in safari

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