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How to Use Safari on iPhone?

Published in Mobile App Usage 3 mins read

Safari is the default web browser on iPhones, making it easy to browse the internet. Here's a quick guide on how to use Safari on your iPhone:

Accessing Safari

  1. Find the Safari icon: The Safari icon looks like a blue compass and is usually located on your home screen.
  2. Tap the icon: This will open the Safari app.

Browsing the Web

  1. Enter a website address: Tap the address bar at the top of the screen and type in the website address you want to visit (e.g., www.google.com).
  2. Use the search bar: You can also search for websites using the search bar.
  3. Navigate through pages: Tap on links to move between different pages on a website.
  4. Go back or forward: Tap the back button (arrow pointing left) to go back to the previous page or the forward button (arrow pointing right) to go to the next page.

Managing Tabs

  1. Open new tabs: Tap the "+" button in the address bar to open a new tab.
  2. Switch between tabs: Tap the tab view icon (two overlapping squares) to see all your open tabs. Then, tap on the tab you want to view.
  3. Close tabs: To close a tab, tap and hold the tab you want to close, then tap the "X" that appears.

Other Features

  • Bookmarks: Save websites you frequently visit by tapping the "Share" button (box with an arrow pointing up) and then selecting "Add Bookmark."
  • Reading List: Save articles to read later by tapping the "Share" button and selecting "Add to Reading List."
  • History: View your browsing history by tapping the "Share" button and selecting "History."
  • Settings: Access Safari settings by tapping the "Share" button and selecting "Settings."

Tips and Tricks

  • Use private browsing: To browse the web without saving your browsing history, enable private browsing by tapping the "Share" button and selecting "Private."
  • Enable reader mode: To view articles without distractions, tap the "aA" button in the address bar and select "Reader."
  • Use voice search: To search the web using your voice, tap the microphone icon in the search bar.

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