The iOS 18 update includes updates to many of Apple's built-in apps, and the Safari browser is no exception. Apple has added new and useful features to its browser for faster access to the information you want from websites. In this article, we highlight everything new in the Safari browser in the iOS 18 update.
Highlights feature
The Highlights feature is one of the new functions in the Safari browser with iOS 18, and its goal is to help you find important information on the site you are visiting quickly and without having to browse the entire page.
When you visit a website, Safari automatically analyzes the page content, and if it finds information that it thinks might be of interest to you, it will highlight it. To notify you of the presence of this special information, a small purple spark will appear above the tool icon in your browser bar. When you click this icon, Safari will display the important information it has detected. For example:
◉ If you visit a store or restaurant location it may show the address, hours and directions.
◉ If you visit a website about a movie, information about the actors, director, and release date may appear.
◉ If you visit a news site, a summary of the main news may appear.
The idea is to save you time and provide essential information quickly without having to search for it on the page.
Currently, this feature is only available in English and may not work on all sites since iOS 18 is still in beta. You can turn this feature on or off from Safari settings if you don't want to use it.
Reader Mode
Reader Mode is a feature that has been around in Safari for a while, aiming to simplify the display of articles and make them easier to read. In the iOS 18 update, Apple has greatly improved this feature. Among the improvements that have occurred:
◉ For longer articles, Safari now automatically creates a table of contents that helps you quickly see the structure of the article and jump directly to the section you're interested in.
◉ Safari now provides a brief summary of the page content, which gives you a quick idea of what the article is about without having to read it in its entirety.
◉ Currently, these new features are only available in English.
How to use
◉ When opening an article in Safari, look for the reader mode icon (usually a page with lines).
◉ After activating reader mode, you will find new options for displaying the table of contents and summary.
These improvements are important because they help you decide whether the article is worth reading in its entirety. It also saves time by allowing you to jump directly to only the parts that interest you, and it improves the overall reading experience, especially for long or complex articles, allowing you to quickly understand the content of the article and easily navigate within it.
Design changes
Apple has updated the design of Safari widgets that can be accessed through the address bar. The tools icon is now a square with two lines, and clicking on it opens a full pop-up window at the bottom of the screen. This window contains all of Safari's tools and settings.
◉ All tools are no longer displayed at once, as Apple has prioritized the tools that people may want to use most, such as translation, reader mode, privacy protection, and font size.
◉ Clicking on the three dots (…) at the bottom of the interface will show the rest of the Safari settings, such as showing the IP address, requesting the desktop location, and hiding the toolbar.
◉ Apple also changed the design of the tab management page, with a unified toolbar for separate sections and tab groups.
The goal of these changes is to make using Safari easier and more efficient, prioritizing the most frequently used tools and better organizing settings.
New quick access options
Some features that were previously hidden in the Shares window are now easily available through the Safari toolbar. New options include:
◉ Print Print.
◉ Add to Favorites.
◉ Add a bookmark.
◉ Add to Quick Note.
◉ Add to Reading List.
◉ Move to Tab Group.
◉ Install Pin Tab.
◉ Camera Access.
◉ Microphone Access.
◉ Location Access.
◉ Open Links in Profile.
The page menu can be modified to customize which tools appear in the Favorites list for quick access. All of these options are also still available through the Shares window.
passwords
With the new standalone Passwords app, Safari logins, passwords, and passkeys are automatically populated if your information is saved in the app.
The Passwords app has the same functionality as the Passwords section in the Settings app, but it has been separated into a standalone app for easier access. Safari can automatically save your login and password information in the Passwords app, and everything syncs across devices. It can even access passwords on Windows computers.
Lock applications
Apps like Safari can be locked and hidden, requiring face or fingerprint authentication to unlock. Locking the Safari app entirely is a layer of protection against hackers, and it may be much better than the Protected Private Browsing feature that Apple introduced in an earlier version of iOS.
Hiding an app locks it, removes it from the Home screen, and places it in the secret Hidden Apps folder in the App Library.
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It is known to the blind people like me, minv, do not make the weather clear, you do not know what came before.
May God reward you, Brother Sultan
I swear I was waiting for the solution from the beginning
The problem with the videos was that they were very annoying to me, unfortunately
When I read your comment, I quickly updated on WhatsApp
No, I mean if the comments are inappropriate, they should be deleted before the reader can read them. In general, for the blind brothers who are reading the comment now, information. You see, the problem in WhatsApp related to the videos, which you all know, has been solved.
Hello Sultan Muhammad 🙋♂️, thanks for the clarification. Indeed, we always work to provide a positive and appropriate feedback environment for all readers. Thank you for informing us of the new WhatsApp update regarding the video problem 🎥. We appreciate your continued and positive participation in our community 🌟.
May God’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you. All the features you mentioned are amazing, but I hope that the comment review system for your application, which runs on artificial intelligence, will be improved.
May God’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you, Sultan Muhammad 🌷. Thank you for your valuable comment. We apologize if there is any delay in reviewing comments, and we are always striving to improve. It may take some time, but improvements are sure to come! 🚀🔧
Peace, mercy and blessings be upon you
I have a question that I would like answered if possible
Will the download feature be present within the Safari browser, and will this download feature be able to download videos and audios or not? Thank you for providing us with the information about Apple and its wonderful devices
Welcome, my dear brother al_fanar AR 🌹, Safari indeed supports the download feature, but it may be limited depending on the type of files and the site you are trying to download files from. Mostly, Safari can download audio and video files, but this depends on the site's settings and if it allows file downloads. Thank you for trusting iPhoneIslam 😊🍏
Thanks for the topic
No, this is 100% wrong. Rather, the educational program teaches you how to use the VoiceOver speaker. For example, the first person wants to learn how to deal with the VoiceOver speaker.
Hello Nigella sativa 🌹, thank you for your comment. VoiceOver is a very useful tool for people with visual impairment, as it allows them to interact with Apple devices effectively. You can learn how to use it through the settings of the device itself or through the resources available on the Apple website. 😊👍🏻
What is the benefit of the voiceover tutorial feature in the iOS 18 update?
Hello world of iPhone iOS! 📱😊 The Voice Over Tutorial feature in iOS 18 update helps you better understand how to use the new and improved features in this update. It will guide you step-by-step through the menu and settings, making it easy to use your iPhone or iPad. If you want to learn something new or improve your skills, this feature will be very useful! 🎓👍🏼
Why am I unable to lock most applications, such as the Settings application? We hope to add such capabilities in the upcoming updates from 18
Also, I can't close the Maps app
The require face ID option that was localized in Beta 2 does not appear
Require a face print
Hello world of iOS and technology! 📱😊 The reason why the “Require Face ID” option is not available to lock some applications such as Settings or Maps may be because Apple does not provide this feature yet. It is only provided in applications that handle personal and sensitive information. We hope Apple takes your request into consideration in future updates! 🍏🙏🏼
Apple only within an hour
You will not change the name of Safari to Safari 18
I don't know if this happened with version 18 point1
Hello world of iOS and technology 🌟 Indeed, the name of Safari will not be changed to “Safari 18” with the new update. Numbers in update names usually refer to major releases for iOS itself, not built-in apps like Safari. 🦁🍎
Very useful information
May God help you