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How To : Safari's Massive Upgrade Comes with Over 18 New Features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Safari's massive upgrade in Apple's latest iPhone software update includes new features you won't find in any other web browsers on iOS, from better ways to stay organized to enhanced security and further privacy protections.

Apple's latest Safari improvements make web browsing more efficient, secure, and private, and those really are the three key elements of this year's big update. All of the features listed below apply to Safari 17 on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 , and most also work similarly on macOS 14 Sonoma 's updated Safari experience.

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1. Use Safari Profiles for Isolated Browsing Activity

If you've ever found yourself switching between work-related sites and personal interests, Safari Profiles is the game changer you've been waiting for. It's a tailor-made browsing experience that brings organization to the next level.

At its core, each profile acts as a unique browsing environment. This means you can have a work profile with only work-related cookies, history, and website data, and your personal profile's cookies, history, and website data would be separate. Extensions can be turned on or off per profile, as well as Web Push notifications for websites, and each profile can have its own favorites folder for bookmarks on its own start page for new tabs.

You can have as many profiles as you need (hobbies, games, school, etc.), profiles sync to other devices using the same Apple ID, and they work across iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. You can even have different profiles for family members or friends using the same device to isolate everyone's browsing activity. It's not 100% private since there are no locks for profiles, but it can at least keep things separate.

See our guide on using Safari Profiles to learn more, including how to set them up, manage them, delete them, and more.

• Find Out More: Create Safari Profiles to Separate Browsing Activity for Personal, Work, and Other Topics on Your iPhone or iPad

2. Open Different Links in Different Safari Profiles

When viewing a webpage in Safari on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, you can tap the page settings button ("AA"), followed by "Website Settings," to see a new option to open links from the specific website you're on in a particular profile. Tap "Open Links in Profile," then choose the profile; the default is "Most Recent Profile."

You will also see a new "Profiles" option in Settings –> Safari under the "Settings for Websites" section. Tap that, and you'll see all the websites you set links to open in specific profiles. Tap a domain name, and you can change the profile links open in. You can also tap "Edit" at the top to bulk delete link-opening preferences or "Clear All Settings."

3. Lock Private Browsing Mode Behind Biometrics

All your secret, tucked-away Safari tabs in Private Browsing mode are more protected in Apple's latest software update. From now on, you must unlock your private tabs in Safari using Face ID or Touch ID authentication on iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. This change makes Private Browsing mode even more private.

If you've ever been concerned about handing over your unlocked iPhone, iPad, or Mac to someone else, this update — along with last year's biometric authentication for Hidden Albums in Photos — may offer you some peace of mind. Face ID or Touch ID will deny anyone attempting to open your Private Browsing tabs access unless they happen to know your device's passcode or password.

• More Info: Safari's Private Browsing Mode Just Made Your Private Tabs Way More Private on iOS 17

If you ever wish to disable this additional security feature on iPhone or iPad, go to Settings –> Safari –> Privacy & Security and toggle off "Require Face ID [or Touch ID] to Unlock Private Browsing." You must confirm the action with Face ID or Touch ID or your passcode to successfully turn it off.

On macOS Sonoma, disabling the feature works a bit differently. In Safari, open "Settings" in the menu bar, go to the "Privacy" tab, and uncheck the "Require Touch ID to view locked tabs" or "Require password to view locked tabs."

4. Switch Between Tab Groups Faster

On iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, you could quickly access Private Browsing and Tab Groups in Safari by long-pressing the tabs icon in the toolbar and selecting "New Private Tab" or the appropriate Tab Group name. However, many users would just tap the tabs icon, so they'd have to tap the current Tab Group at the bottom to open the menu to switch between your personal, private, and grouped tabs.

Apple addresses this with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. When you tap the tabs icon now, you'll see a bar with Private Browsing and your current profile's Tab Groups. Simply swipe left or right on the bar until you land on your desired spot. If the tab is in another profile, tap the profile icon and switch to that profile first.

5. Change Private Browsing's Search Engine

We've been able to switch Safari's default search engine for a while now, but iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma also allow you to customize your search engine preference for Private Browsing .

This is useful if you want to up the privacy level even more in Private Browsing by selecting one dedicated to user privacy, such as DuckDuckGo, which does not build user profiles and aims to prevent online tracking.

To change your search engine for private tabs, go to Settings –> Safari –> Private Search Engine, then choose the one you want. On macOS Sonoma, open "Settings" in Safari's menu bar, go to the "Search" tab, and click the browser next to "Private Browsing search engine."

• Full Guide: Safari's Private Browsing Mode Gives You Search Engine Choices

You'll see the same choices for Private Browsing as for regular browsing, and there's another option for "Use Default Search Engine." As you can see below, I have Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Ecosia, as well as non-English choices of Baidu, Sogou, Yandex, and 360 Search. You may see fewer or more options here based on the different preferred languages you have installed for your device.

6. Browse Without Being Watched

Another new privacy-related upgrade in Safari 17 is more advanced tracking and fingerprinting protection in Private Browsing mode. Now, Safari can block known trackers and tracking parameters from URLs that websites often append to links to monitor your movements across the web and build profiles on you. According to Apple's list of new WebKit technologies in Safari 17, the privacy upgrade includes:

• Blocking for known trackers and fingerprinting.
• Blocking for known tracking query parameters in links.
• Noise to fingerprintable web APIs.
• Console log messages when blocking requests to known trackers.
• Support for mitigating trackers that map subdomains to third-party IP addresses.
• Support for blocking trackers that use third-party CNAME cloaking.
• Support for Private Click Measurement for direct response advertising, similar to how it works for in-app direct response advertising .

So Safari can block more known tracking resources than before in Private Browsing, and its Link Tracking Protection can remove user-identifiable URL tracking parameters in certain links. For example, the following link shows the click ID:

But Safari would strip the click ID when browsing to the webpage or when copying the link, as seen below.

It's an improvement in privacy, but it's not going to stop all marketing companies as there are ways to bypass parameter removals . And it's only enabled for Privacy Browsing mode by default. However, you can make it apply across all of Safari by going to Settings –> Safari –> Advanced –> Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection, then choosing "All Browsing."

On macOS Sonoma, open "Settings" in Safari's menu bar, go to the "Advanced" tab, click "in Private Browsing" next to "Use advanced tracking and fingerprinting protection," and change it to "in all browsing."

7. Search Faster

Search is faster and more responsive in Safari 17. While Safari wasn't exactly slow with suggestions before, you'll definitely notice the speed increase when performing searches in the browser.

8. Get More Relevant Suggestions in Search

When you perform a search in Safari 17, you'll also notice that the results are easier to read and offer more relevant search suggestions. There are some noticeable visual changes and layout shifting as well, giving you a more functional, efficient presentation.

9. Use or Disable Extensions in Private Browsing Mode

In a move that underscores Apple's relentless commitment to privacy, Safari 17 takes an extra precaution in Safari's Private Browsing mode by automatically disabling extensions . Depending on your expectations of Private Browsing mode, this new feature may seem slightly inconvenient or feel like something Safari should have implemented from the beginning.

Turning off extensions in Private Browsing may seem like a small change. Still, it adds an additional layer of assurance that your online activities remain your own, unhindered by potential vulnerabilities that might be introduced through third-party extensions.

If you really need specific extensions to work in Private Browsing, visit Settings –> Safari –> Extensions on iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, then tap the extension you want to enable. If the extension is completely disabled, you won't be able to activate it for Private Browsing. When the extension is enabled for your "Personal" profile , you'll see a "Private Browsing" switch. Turn it on, and that extension will be available when browsing incognito.

• More Info: Safari's Private Browsing Mode Lets You Customize Extensions

You'll also find this option on macOS. Open "Settings" in Safari's menu bar, go to the "Extensions" tab, select the extension you want, and enable it for Private Browsing.

10. Make Safari Read Articles to You Out Loud

When you have tired eyes but a mind hungry for content, use Safari 17's new page-reading tool. Whenever you stumble across an intriguing article but can't read it at the moment or aren't in the mood to read it at all, your device can read it out loud for you — and it's much easier to use and more accurate than the Speak Screen accessibility tool you'd have to rely on before.

To use it on an iPhone or iPad, tap the page settings icon ("AA") in the address bar for any webpage that supports Reader View , then select the new "Listen to Page" option. Your device will start reading, intelligently speaking only the text in the article and not any unnecessary content in buttons, ads, dates, etc. You may need to raise the volume if you don't hear it right away.

Tap the page settings button again, which will show a speaker icon instead of "AA" while actively listening to a page, and you'll see an option for "Listening Controls." Select that to get playback controls like pause, skip forward, and skip backward, as well as a "Speaking rate" option to change the spoken speed.

Whether you're on the go or settling down for the night, this feature turns your browser into a new-age reading assistant, allowing you to have content read to you when the webpage is rich with text.

11. View Your Reading List from the Home Screen

Safari gets its first widget with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14 Sonoma. When adding widgets to your Home Screen, Today View, or Notification Center, scroll to and select "Safari," then choose between the small, medium, or large "Reading List" widget. With it, you can easily access the most recent webpages added to your Reading List without opening Safari first.

12. Stop Animated GIFs from Auto-Playing

GIFs can be a fun way to express emotions or share a laugh, but larger GIF files can slow a webpage down considerably. They can also be bothersome for users with cognitive disabilities and a distraction when trying to concentrate on something serious. Those are just a few reasons why iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma let you turn auto-playing GIFs off without having to rely on Low Power Mode .

This hidden gem does more than eliminate disturbances; it helps speed up your browsing experience, conserve battery, and save data. To try it on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, navigate to Settings –> Accessibility –> Motion, and turn off the toggle next to "Auto-Play Animated Images." Then, to play paused GIFs in Safari and in many other apps, tap the play button on them.

On macOS Sonoma, you can pause auto-playing GIFs per website in Safari via Settings –> Settings for [website].

13. Autofill Emailed 2FA Verification Codes

When trying to log in to a website in Safari, the website may send you a two-factor authentication code that you'll have to enter to confirm it's you signing in. Before, Safari would detect and let you autofill SMS codes received in Messages without closing Safari. That way, you wouldn't have to open Messages, copy the code, open Safari again, and paste it in.

Now, Safari 17 will do the same thing with email verification codes from the Mail app. So there's no more leaving Safari to open Mail and hunt for the email.

14. Share Password Groups with Trusted Contacts

While iCloud Keychain is more of an iCloud feature, giving you quick access to passwords across the entire iOS and iPadOS system — including in Safari — it's more closely tied to Safari itself in macOS. So, a new iCloud Keychain feature is very applicable to Safari, and the newest one lets you share passwords and passkeys with trusted contacts in your address book.

On macOS Sonoma, you can start sharing passwords and passkeys with family, coworkers, and others directly in Safari via Safari –> Settings –> Passwords. You can also do it from System Settings –> Passwords. On iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, navigate to Settings –> Passwords.

Tap "Get Started" in the box for "Share Passwords with Family," read the quick information about it, and hit "Continue."

If you're already a part of an iCloud family, you may see some of those people already included, but you can remove them if that's not who you want in the group. Tap "Add People" to do just that, rename the group name if necessary, and tap "Create" to save it.

You may see a notice that some of your devices are not updated to the latest software and therefore cannot see the Shared Password Groups. You'll need to update those devices to see password groups on them, but they won't prevent you from seeing password groups on already updated devices.

Next, select all the account credentials you want to move to the Shared Password Group and hit "Move."

After that, you'll be asked to notify invited members, but it's not necessary for them to accept access. You can then access the Shared Password Group on the main Passwords view. You'll also see other Shared Password Groups if other people invited you to theirs.

Each person you share with can access, add to, and change the passwords, simplifying the process of logging into shared sites. Everything stays updated for everyone. This feature goes beyond Safari, making the entire password-sharing process seamless and secure without any compromise on the safety of your information.

15. Find Things More Quickly in Your Browsing History

Navigating through your browsing history just got visually richer on iPhone and iPad. Safari now displays website favicons in the history section for each of your profiles. Next to each result in the history, these tiny icons show off the logo, symbol, or other image the website uses to represent itself visually.

Aside from that, you can now expand and minimize dates and morning, afternoon, and evening segments of the most recent days to find what you're looking for more quickly. Previously, you would have to scroll down one long list, but now you just need to look for the correct time and reveal what's behind it.

16. Feature Flags Instead of Experimental Features

In a minor change to Safari's "Advanced" settings, the "Experimental Features" submenu is now called "Feature Flags." While typically used by developers and WebKit engineers, these options "give you access to new browser initiatives, upcoming web tools, element changes, behavior adjustments, and other preliminary feature tests in development by Apple."

17. New, Removed, and Renamed Feature Flags

If you're a developer or just somebody who wants to improve web browsing in Safari, you can test many of these feature flags on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The ones disabled by default are still being tested internally by Apple and may not work correctly or at all for developers and regular users. The ones enabled by default should work for anyone. The settings below indicate where the flag is or was on or off by default.

Completely New:

• AbortSignal.any() API [off]
• CSS @font-face size-adjust [on]
• CSS Rhythmic Sizing [off]
• CSS align-tracks & justify-tracks properties for masonry layout [off]
• CSS scrollbar-color property [off]
• CSS scrollbar-gutter property [off]
• CSS scrollbar-width property [off]
• CSS text-box-trim property [off]
• CSS text-spacing property [off]
• CSS text-wrap & white-space-collapse properties [off]
• CSS text-wrap: balance stable pretty [off]
• CSSOM View Scrolling API [on]
• Cookie Store API [off]
• Enable background-fetch API [off]
• Fetch Priority [off]
• HTML popover attribute [on]
• Image Animation Control [on]
• Link rel=modulepreload [on]
• Link rel=preconnect via HTTP early hints [on]
• Live Ranges in Selection [on]
• Managed Media Source API [off]
• Managed Media Source Requires AirPlay source [on]
• Selection API for shadow DOM [on]
• Send mouse events to disabled form controls [off]
• Shape Detection API [off]
• Verify window.open user gesture [off]
• WebGL Timer Queries [off]
• word-break: auto enabled [off]

Newly Toggled On:

• Allow WebGL in Web Workers
• CSS Contain Intrinsic Size
• Clear-Site-Data HTTP Header
• Deprecate RSAES-PKCS1-v1_5 Web Crypto
• Storage API Estimate
• Web Crypto Safe Curves

No Longer Present:

• Aspect ratio of <img> from width and height [on]
• Async clipboard API [on]
• Block top-level redirects by third-party iframes [on]
• CSS Aspect Ratio [on]
• CSS Color 4 Color Types [on]
• CSS Individual Transform Properties [on]
• CSS leading-trim property [off]
• Fetch API Request KeepAlive [on]
• Generic Text Track Cue API [on]
• Intersection Observer [on]
• Load site icons ignoring image loading preference [off]
• Local File Content Sniffing [off]
• Media Session API [on]
• Media Source API [off]
• NSURLSession WebSocket [on]
• Opus audio decoder [on]
• Paint Timing [on]
• PerformanceNavigationTiming [on]
• Push API [off]
• Quirk to prevent delayed initial painting on sites using Google's Anti-Flicker optimization [on]
• Referrer Policy attribute [on]
• Remote Playback API [on]
• Resize Observer [on]
• Resolution media feature [on]
• Speech Recognition API [on]
• Storage Access API [on]
• Synthetic Editing Commands [on]
• TransformStream API [on]
• Visual Viewport API [on]
• Vorbis audio decoder [on]
• WebGL 2.0 [on]
• WebGL via Metal [on]
• WebXR Augmented Reality Module [off]
• WebXR Device API [off]
• WebXR Gamepads Module [off]
• WebXR Hand Input Module [off]
• CSS text-wrap & white-space-collapse properties [off] – previously: CSS text-wrap property [off]
• HTML <dialog> element [on] – previously: Dialog Element [on]
• HTML inert attribute [on] – previously: inert attribute [on]
• Next-generation inline layout (IFS) [on] – previously: Next-generation inline layout integration (IFS) [on]
• WebCodecs API [on] – previously: Web Codecs [on]

Flags on macOS:

The Feature Flags experience on macOS is even more improved with a new flags panel organized by topic (Animation, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Media, etc.) and categorized as Stable, Testable, Preview, or Developer features.

18. Other Safari Changes

• There's a new description on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 for the "Search" section in Settings –> Safari that says, "Private Browsing uses on-device information to provide search suggestions. No data is shared with the service provider."
• As you could probably already tell from above, some of the privacy- and security-related settings moved from Settings –> Safari to Settings –> Safari –> Advanced on iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, including "Block All Cookies," "Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement," and "Check for Apple Pay."
• On iOS 17, the option in the page settings button ("AA") for moving the address bar to the top or bottom is missing. Now it's only changed via Settings –> Safari –> Tabs.
• Live Text now supports vertical text recognition in images and videos, though, it's still a bit rough.
• Lockdown Mode in Safari now disables IndexedDB, the File API and FileReader API, support for the <embed> element, the Web Speech (Speech Synthesis) API, the WebLocks API, and support for experimental APIs, while also adding support for select web fonts.
• Safari now supports JPEG XL, a new image format that provides a modern option for "finding the right balance between visual quality and file size," according to Apple.
• Safari also now supports HEIC images, which can take up half the space of an equivalent JPEG file.
• And it also now supports "AV1 video on devices with hardware decoding support, like iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max."

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iOS 17 Safari — all the new stuff coming to Apple's mobile browser

How Apple's browser is changing in the next iOS update

iOS 17 is bringing several upgrades to Safari, the iPhone's default browser, that combined may be enough to tempt you away from a third-party browser like Chrome or Firefox.

You'll have to wait until the fall to try these for yourself (unless you want to try out the iOS 17 developer beta ), but thanks to Apple's in-depth WWDC 2023 presentation, we already know a good number of features that are incoming to Safari. The updates should have the cumulative effect of making browsing simpler, more productive and more secure, so we can't wait to try them for ourselves.

You can read our summary of the top seven new iOS 17 Safari features below. If you're curious about other incoming updates for your iPhone, then have a look at our guides to FaceTime , AirDrop and the new Journal app in iOS 17 too.

iOS 17 Safari: Profiles

Apple's biggest announcement for Safari this year is the new Profiles system. Similar to Focus modes in iOS as a whole, setting up a Profile gives you an individual set of open tabs and tab groups, history, and favorites. You can swap between your work and personal profiles, or perhaps profiles for different projects you're working on, so you can focus more easily on the task at hand.

iOS 17 Safari: Private Browsing lock with Touch ID/Face ID

Whatever you're using Private Browsing mode for, chances are you don't want someone to accidentally see what's in your tabs when they happen to glance at your iPhone. Fortunately for you, iOS 17 will make lock these tabs up when you're not actively using them, requiring a Face ID or Touch ID check (depending on your iPhone) to open them back up.

iOS 17 Safari: Search improvements

If you're using Safari, there's a fair chance you're searching for something. And usefully, iOS 17 is bringing some improvements to this. Apple promises search results in Safari will be more relevant, as well as easier to read. The demo showed several regular search results below a widget showing the current scores for the MLS game the user is looking for.

iOS 17 Safari: Private Browsing tracker removal

There's arguably not much use opening a private tab if other websites can still monitor what you're doing. In a further tightening of Safari security, Private Browsing windows in iOS 17 now block tracking cookies and delete the URL tracking tags that some websites add to the end of links that would otherwise keep tabs on your adventures across the web.

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iOS 17 Safari: Autofill verification codes from Mail app

Your iPhone is already smart enough to detect when a verification code for a website comes into your Messages app, popping the code up at the top of your keyboard for easy input. That system's growing in iOS 17 to include the Mail app too, hopefully streamlining even more of your log-ins.

iOS 17 Safari: Password sharing

Users of iCloud's Keychain feature will be able to share usernames and passwords with select groups in iOS 17, with credentials automatically updating if you change something. This feature works across iOS apps, but Safari is likely to be the one that gets the most use out of this collaborative feature.

iOS 17 Safari: Auto-pause for GIFs

A nice quality-of-life ability in iOS 17 is the ability to pause all GIFs that show up on your iPhone by default, including in Safari. By using the Animated Images toggle in the Accessibility settings, the only GIFs that will play when browsing the web are the ones that you set to play yourself.

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Privacy Features Give Users Greater Control of Their Data

Features Designed to Help Protect User Safety

Powerful Security Protections to Safeguard User Data

Additional Features Designed with Privacy and Security at Their Core

• Check In makes it easy for users to let friends or family members know they’ve reached their destination safely. Once turned on by the user, Check In automatically detects when the user has reached their intended destination, and will let selected contacts know via Messages. In the case that something unexpected happens while the user is on their way, Check In will recognize that the user is not making progress toward their declared destination and check in with them. If they don’t respond, the feature will share useful information — like the user’s precise location, battery level, cell service status, and the last active time using their iPhone — with the contacts the user selected. In addition to making it easier to get help if needed, Check In is designed around privacy and security, keeping the user in control by letting them choose whom to share their information with, including the destination and time duration that they set. Users can end the Check In session at any time. Information sent with Check In is end-to-end encrypted so only the user’s family member or friend can read it, not Apple or anyone else.
• With NameDrop , a new AirDrop experience, a user can hold their iPhone near another to share their contact information with only their intended recipients. Users can also choose the specific contact details they want to share — and, importantly, what information they don’t want to share. Users can also share content like photos or links the same way. Apple Watch users can also use NameDrop by tapping the Share button in My Card in the Contacts app, or by tapping the My Card watch face complication, and then bringing Apple Watch face to face with someone else’s Apple Watch. As with all AirDrop experiences, these new features securely share content over an encrypted connection.
• Live Voicemail makes it easier to know when to answer a phone call. When someone calls and starts to leave a message, users will see a live transcription as the caller speaks. If the user wants to talk to the caller, they can pick up the call at any time. When Silence Unknown Callers is turned on, calls from unknown numbers will go directly to Live Voicemail without ringing. Calls identified as spam by carriers won’t appear as Live Voicemail, and will instead be instantly declined. This gives the user more peace of mind that spam, scams, or calls that may be invasive of privacy, can be ignored without missing important calls. Thanks to the power of the Neural Engine, Live Voicemail occurs entirely on device, and this information is not shared with Apple.

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PRESS RELEASE

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced its latest privacy and security innovations, including major updates to Safari Private Browsing, Communication Safety, and Lockdown Mode, as well as app privacy improvements. Additionally, Apple introduced new features designed with privacy and security at their core, including Check In, NameDrop, and Live Voicemail. These new efforts are the latest manifestation of Apple’s deeply held belief that privacy is a fundamental human right and that good privacy is built on a foundation of strong security.

“Privacy is designed into every new Apple product and feature from the beginning,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “We are focused on keeping our users in the driver’s seat when it comes to their data by continuing to provide industry-leading privacy features and the best data security in the world. This approach is evident in a number of features on our platforms, like the major updates to Safari Private Browsing, as well as the expansion of Lockdown Mode.”

Major Updates to Safari Private Browsing Safari introduced private browsing years before any other browser. This year, a significant update provides even greater protection against trackers as users browse the web and from people who might have access to their device. Advanced tracking and fingerprinting protections go even further to help prevent websites from using the latest techniques to track or identify a user’s device. Private Browsing now locks when not in use, allowing a user to keep tabs open even when stepping away from the device.

Photos Privacy Permission Improvements A new embedded Photos picker can help users share specific photos with apps while keeping the rest of their library private. When apps ask to access the user’s entire photo library, the user will be shown more information about what they’ll be sharing, along with occasional reminders of their choice.

Link Tracking Protection in Messages, Mail, and Safari Private Browsing Some websites add extra information to their URLs in order to track users across other websites. Now this information will be removed from the links users share in Messages and Mail, and the links will still work as expected. This information will also be removed from links in Safari Private Browsing.

App Privacy Improvements New tools give developers more information about the data practices of third-party software development kits (SDKs) they use in their apps, allowing them to provide even more accurate Privacy Nutrition Labels. These changes also improve the integrity of the software supply chain by supporting signatures for third-party SDKs to add another layer of protection against abuse.

Communication Safety Communication Safety, designed to warn children when receiving or sending photos in Messages that contain nudity, now covers video content in addition to still images. A new API lets developers integrate Communication Safety right into their apps. Additionally, the feature will now help keep kids safe when they’re sending and receiving an AirDrop, a FaceTime video message, and when using the Phone app to receive a Contact Poster and the Photos picker to choose content to send. All image and video processing for Communication Safety occurs on device, meaning neither Apple nor any third party gets access to the content. These warnings will be turned on for the child accounts in their Family Sharing plan, and can be disabled by the parent.

Sensitive Content Warning Sensitive Content Warning helps adult users avoid seeing unwanted nude images and videos when receiving them in Messages, an AirDrop, a FaceTime video message, and the Phone app when receiving a Contact Poster, all using the same privacy-preserving technology at the core of Communication Safety. The feature is optional and can be turned on by the user in Privacy & Security settings. As with Communication Safety, all image and video processing for Sensitive Content Warning occurs on device, meaning neither Apple nor any third party gets access to the content.

Passwords and Passkeys Updates For easier and more secure password and passkey sharing, users can create a group to share a set of passwords, and everyone in the group can add and edit passwords to keep them up to date. Since sharing is through iCloud Keychain, it is end-to-end encrypted. Additionally, one-time verification codes received in Mail will now automatically autofill in Safari, making it easy to securely log in without leaving the browser.

Lockdown Mode Lockdown Mode expands to provide even more protections for those who may be targeted by mercenary spyware because of who they are or what they do. New protections encompass safer wireless connectivity defaults, media handling, media sharing defaults, sandboxing, and network security optimizations. Turning on Lockdown Mode further hardens device defenses and strictly limits certain functionalities, sharply reducing the attack surface for those who need additional protections. Additionally, Lockdown Mode will be supported on watchOS.

These features will be coming in free software updates this fall.

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iOS 17 Cheat Sheet: Your Questions on the Latest iPhone Update Answered

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Apple's  iOS 17 was released in September , shortly after the company held its Wonderlust event , where the tech giant announced the new iPhone 15 lineup , the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 . We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the new features in iOS 17. It'll also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 17 updates.

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How to update Safari — Get the latest browser updates on iOS and macOS

Get the latest features on your Safari browser

Safari is the third-most popular browser, following gold medal-holding Google Chrome and relatively new silver medalist Microsoft Edge . Safari offers various features that keep its users happy and secure. However, occasional updates are still necessary to ensure that you get the best experience from your Safari browser. This article will teach you how to update your Safari manually.

Safari often updates multiple times in a year. It does this to patch new security vulnerabilities and stop attacks from hackers. However, there are times when updates may include new functionalities or changes to the look of the system.

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By default, Safari updates without any action required from you. However, if you need to update Safari manually, you have come to the right place. Below are the steps to update Safari on macOS and iOS . 

How to Manually Update Safari on macOS

1. To update your browser on macOS, click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences . This will open the System Preferences window.

2. Next, click on Software Update and wait for your device to load.

3. Select any updates related to your Safari browser. If none are shown, it means that your Safari is already up-to-date.

How to Manually Update Safari on iOS Devices

1. The steps to update Safari on iOS differ from those on macOS. Here, the first thing you need to do is open your Settings app.

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2. Go to the General section.

3. Click on Software Update . Wait for your iOS device to load and select the updates related to Safari. You now have the safest and latest version of your browser. 

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Safari not working after IOS-17 update on iPhone XR

I have recently experienced problems with Safari on an iPhone SE. After connecting to a webpage and choosing to go to the next level, Safari would hesitate and then jump back to the Home Screen.

I have exchanged the iPhone SE for an iPhone XR and moved all apps and data to the XR device. In the process of initializing the XR, I was prompted to update the software to IOS-17, without a bypass option.

After the software update and data/app transfer from the iPhone SE, the XR phone seems to work fine except for Safari. Each time I select the Safari app, a white screen will appear for several seconds and then the phone will revert back to the Home Screen . I am currently using the Google Chrome browser without issue.

Suggestions on how to resolve this issue will be greatly appreciated.

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Safari with my phone 14 and iPad could not load webpages after updated to iOS17. Use all methods suggested online, Safari could not load www.google.com. Just blank screen. It worked before iOS17 updates

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Sep 27, 2023 6:05 PM in response to BobC38

Oct 25, 2023 3:57 AM in response to Subwaytiger

Same thing w mine, except it basically just doesn’t let me on the safari app at all and just kicks me off

Dec 15, 2023 6:10 AM in response to BobC38

In regards to Safari not working on iPhone XR after 17.2 update, had 2 hour session with Apple support and they could not resolve the problem. Apple support said they would issue an update to fix the problem. Apple did not indicate when the update would be available.

Jan 5, 2024 8:07 AM in response to BobC38

My problem is not just Safari. After the IOS 17 update, the entire phone goes into a non functional state periodically. I just tried to go into settings to view something and it froze, some apps freeze, safari is non responsive etc. I have to restart my phone multiple times a day and when settings is unresponsive, I have to do a hard restart. None of this was an issue before the update. Battery is life is suddenly a joke. Even something as simple as a phone call, I phone someone and they answer, I can't hear them. Other people phone me and I can't hear them. When I restart the phone and make the call everything works fine and same for receiving calls. I also get like batched functionality. To explain, my phone will be quiet for hours, which is strange as I am a businessman that constantly receive calls and texts on different platforms, then all of a sudden I get hundreds of notifications showing calls missed, texts sent hours before etc. etc. The phone seems to get hot as well more often. Is this Apple's way of forcing an upgrade by drowning older phones with software that it can't handle or is this truly a mistake that they need to rectify? I moved from Android to Apple, because of the consistency in performance and reliability, but if this is going to be the case, then Apple can kiss my business good bye.

Feb 2, 2024 10:03 AM in response to BobC38

Did all of that. Made no difference.

Sep 19, 2023 5:42 PM in response to BobC38

Thanks to anyone that is reviewing my post or having similar problems. I just watched a YouTube video on the subject by Trevor Nance. One of his suggestions was to Clear History and Website Data under Safari in Settings. I thought I had already done the History delete but perhaps not the Website Data. Once done, Safari started working.

Hopes this helps someone else.

Feb 20, 2024 1:59 PM in response to BobC38

iPhone 13 mini and iPad Pro 2020, similar problems on both. I can’t go back a page, or Safari will just reload the page I’m trying to leave. I have to close the tab and start a new one. This happens constantly, I essentially can’t go to more than one page per tab or use search, I have to close it and start a new one. It gets weirdly hot sometimes, loading seems slow and error-prone… it’s a mess.

Feb 7, 2024 3:12 PM in response to BobC38

I too deleted safari history and websites on my iPhone 11 after experiencing problems with safari after updating to iOS 17.2.1. It didn’t solve my problems. Any other suggestions?

Feb 23, 2024 7:22 AM in response to BobC38

I was having the same problem with Safari pages not loading on my iPhone 11 after the last IOS17 update. I deleted all history and restarted - problem solved

Feb 29, 2024 6:00 AM in response to BobC38

I finally fixed mine by deleting safari from my screen. It’s still in the library. Not sure why this works.

Mar 9, 2024 4:22 PM in response to BobC38

I finally got Safari working again. Deleted all history AGAIN and closed all open tabs. This time it worked. Hooray!

Mar 9, 2024 4:40 PM in response to BobC38

i gave up on safari. I would fix it but then it would stop working. I downloaded Google chrome. I made that my default and now i have no problems.

Apr 17, 2024 1:16 AM in response to BobC38

Thank god the delete history fix worked. I was going crazy trying to figure it out!

iOS 15: How to get the iPhone's old Safari layout back

Safari's new design in iOS 15 isn't for everyone. 

Apple released iOS 15 near the end of September, and the company is currently readying the next update, iOS 15.2, for release likely sometime this week. For some, there's still an annoying change in the iPhone's web browser, Safari. After updating to iOS 15 you may have noticed that the address bar is not located at the bottom of the screen. 

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The change is a jolt to your muscle memory. I know I found myself constantly reaching to the top of the iPhone's screen for the address bar, but eventually, I grew to enjoy the new layout.

It only takes a couple of seconds to make the switch. I suggest giving the new Safari a chance for a day or two before going back to the old design -- I've been using it since June and don't think I could go back to the old Safari. Nonetheless, here are the steps should you need them. 

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How to go back to the old Safari design

There are two ways to go about reverting Safari to its previous look. One is done directly in Safari; the other requires you to open the Settings app. They both do the same thing, so it's really up to you how you go about making the chance. 

The first method requires you to go to  Settings , then find and select  Safari . Scroll down until you see get to the  Tabs  section. There you'll find two thumbnails of the iPhone.  Tab Bar , which is the new design, is on the left.  Single Tab , or the old design, is on the right. Select  Single Tab . 

The second method, which is much easier and quicker, is all done directly in Safari itself, but it's a little hidden. 

You can move Safari's address bar back to the top of the screen with ease. 

In Safari, tap on the  aA  icon that should be on the left side of the address bar. A menu will show up, and at the top of it will be the  Show Top Address Bar option . Select it. (You can also use the same steps to reverse the change, as shown in the screenshots above.)

The new Safari isn't the only new feature in iOS 15. I have a few of them here that you need to know about , as well as some great hidden features I've found so far . 

If you're going back to the old-look Safari as soon as possible, let us know why in the comments.

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Update iOS on iPhone

When you update to the latest version of iOS, your data and settings remain unchanged.

Before you update, set up iPhone to back up automatically, or back up your device manually.

Update iPhone automatically

If you didn’t turn on automatic updates when you first set up your iPhone, do the following:

Turn on iOS Updates below Automatically Install and Automatically Download.

When an update is available, iPhone downloads and installs the update overnight while charging and connected to Wi-Fi. You’re notified before an update is installed.

Update iPhone manually

At any time, you can check for and install software updates.

The screen shows the currently installed version of iOS and whether an update is available.

To turn off automatic updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.

Update using your computer

Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable .

Do one of the following:

On a Mac (macOS 10.15 or later): In the Finder sidebar, select your iPhone, then click General at the top of the window.

On a Mac (macOS 10.14 or earlier) or a Windows PC: Open the iTunes app, click the button resembling an iPhone near the top left of the iTunes window, then click Summary.

Note: Use the latest version of iTunes. See the Apple Support article Update to the latest version of iTunes .

Click Check for Update.

To install an available update, click Update.

See the Apple Support articles Update to the latest iOS and If you can’t update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch .

How to update Safari on iPhone and iPad

From time to time, Apple releases new versions of Safari to support the latest iOS version. You should always keep your Safari browser updated for security purposes and because it just works better with new features and improvements. There is just one way to update the Safari browser on an iPhone or iPad.

One of the most used features of an iPhone is the web browser. The Safari web browser is fast, easy to use and easy to access on any iOS device. The Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad is simple, smart and fast. It adapts to the way you use the web, can handle the latest web standards, and offers great features like Reading List to save your page for later and Shared Links to see what others are reading. The latest version of Safari is also designed to work better with iCloud; it’s as if two browsers are better than one.

It is very important to Update Mac OS and Update safari on Mac for bug fixes. Also check if it is safe to Upgrade to the latest version of Mac OS .

Safari is the default browser on Apple devices and is used by billions of people. That makes it a popular target for hackers and scammers. When Apple releases an update to fix vulnerabilities in Safari, you should install the update as soon as possible to ensure that you’re using a secure version of the browser. You can update Safari manually or use Automatic Updates, which will keep your web browser up-to-date.

Steps to Update Safari on iPhone

Safari automatically updates with new features when you update your phone’s operating system. To update Safari browser on iPhone 8, iPhone, 11, iPhone X, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone SE and other Older iPhones follow the below steps:

• Go to Settings
• Open General

Steps to Update Safari on iPad (Air, Pro, Mini)

• Plug your iPad Air, Pro, Mini into power.
• Connect to a Wi-Fi network .
• Open Settings > General,
• Now tap on Software   Update .
• If new software version is available, Tap Download and Install.
• Enter Passcode and follow the instruction.

Your iPad Air, Pro, Mini Safari browser will be automatically updated to the newest version after the installation is complete.

Update Safari on Mac to the latest version (12.0.1)

Operating system software is designed to work best with the latest versions of its apps and services. Apple regularly releases new version of macOS, which includes Safari. However, it’s up to you to update your computer by installing the update.

• Go to Apple menu  top left corner of your screen, Click on System Preferences .
• Under System Preferences , click Software Update.
• Install any updates or upgrades. 
• MacBook will now update the macOS and Safari version of your MacBook Air or Pro.

The latest version of Safari can help you browse the web faster. When you connect to the internet with your Mac, Safari checks for updates automatically by default. In certain situations, you can also manually check for updates. If a Safari update is available, it appears in Software Update, together with any other updates Apple provides for the macOS operating system.

Latest version of safari

Latest version of safari is the same as the latest iOS Version, which is iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1.

If you are using an older version of Safari, it’s time to update your browser immediately or face security threats.

This is a precautionary measure by Apple in order to protect users from potential malicious websites and phishing attacks that may be used by criminals to steal personal information such as credit card details and passwords from their victims.

Apple has also advised all users with devices running iOS 12 or earlier versions to update their Safari browsers immediately in order to secure their privacy and avoid being victimized by hackers who might use vulnerabilities in older versions of Safari for malicious purposes.

If you’re using any other browser than Safari then you don’t have to worry about this update because it doesn’t affect any other browser except Safari itself on all devices so you don’t have to worry about other web browsers not receiving updates or support after this one because they will be still receiving updates or support like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or others.

Why to Update Safari browser on iPhone or iPad?

You probably already know that Apple releases new iPhone software updates regularly. But did you know that regular Safari browser updates are also available right from your iPhone or iPad? This means that you get more privacy and security along with improvements to the speed and responsiveness of the Safari browser itself.

The Safari browser on your iPhone and iPad is designed based on the latest technologies to give you the best web browsing experience. Over time, bugs may be fixed, improvements may be made, and new features will be added. To get these improvements, you need to update your browser.

Does Safari update automatically on iPhone?

Simply stated, Safari is only updated with iOS updates. The reason why the newest version of Safari isn’t automatically updated on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is because the update is tied to iOS. You can only update Safari when you update your OS X or iOS.

Keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your product’s security. Apple releases patches, or updates, for its product software to address issues discovered since the initial release of software and to fix issues that affect compatibility and other features are found in current versions.

Apple releases software updates to fix bugs, improve security, and add new features. And staying up to date is important because there are over one million iOS apps in the App Store, many of which use your operating system’s software as a foundation for their features and functions. Running an outdated version of iOS increases the risk that you could encounter an issue on your device that you can’t successfully troubleshoot.

How often is Safari updated?

Because Safari is part of macOS and iOS you don’t need to install separate updates. Updates occur in the Mac App Store or iOS and include the most recent version of WebKit. If you’re using a Mac and have automatic software updates turned on you’ll always have the most recent version of the Safari browser.

iOS 15.3.1 Update

Would you like to update? I have a new update for you. Today, Apple released iOS 15.3.1. This is only a minor update connected to the used one before. Easy to navigate and use is the main idea behind this new version. Say goodbye to iOS bugs and ensure you are secured against malware and other vulnerabilities that can harm you or your device.

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A pple has just released a new security update, iOS 17.4.1. This comes a little over two weeks after iOS 17.4 , which was a big update. iOS 17.4.1 doesn’t add any new features, but it’s still an important update you’ll want to download as soon as you can.

With iOS 17.4.1, Apple states that the update “provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.” Apple doesn’t mention any specifics of these bug fixes, but more details on what this security update addresses may be revealed at a later date.

It’s always important to keep your iPhone software up to date, as security patches like this can address vulnerabilities from previous software versions that can lead to security exploits. Even if Apple hasn’t said exactly what  bugs iOS 17.4.1 fixes, it’s still a good idea to grab the update sooner rather than later.

To get iOS 17.4.1, just go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone. The update can be applied over the air, so you don’t even need to connect your iPhone to your computer to download. For those who aren’t yet on iOS 17, Apple also released a security patch for iOS 16 users. This would be iOS 16.7.7, and it would also be available by going to Settings > General > Software Update on devices running iOS 16.

If you aren’t seeing these updates yet, it may take some time to roll out to your device. So, if it’s not showing up just yet, keep checking — it will become available shortly.

iOS 17.4 was a big update that brought some major changes to iOS 17. It added Stolen Device Protection, new emojis, and transcripts in the Podcasts app . It also allows users in the European Union to access third-party app stores and change default web browsers

Now that Apple has released iOS 17.4.1, we should expect the first betas for iOS 17.5 to come soon. It’s expected to drop as early as two weeks from now. And while it’s still a ways off, there may be even bigger changes coming to iOS 18 this year, which should be revealed during WWDC 2024 later this summer.

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You must already be familiar with the role that an updated OS plays in keeping your device secure. Malware, ransomware, and other kinds of malicious viruses are rampant on the internet , and it is essential that your device is well-equipped to protect you against them. Your web browser plays an important part in this as well. Like your device’s OS, the web browser also receives routine security patches from its developers. In this article, we bring you the top 4 ways to update the Safari browser on your iPhone and Mac.

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Update Safari on iPhone using the App Store

Step 1: Long press the App Store icon on your iPhone’s home screen .

Step 2: Hit the Updates option.

Step 3: Make sure your Account page is refreshed. You can do this by pulling down the top of the page and then releasing it.

Step 4: Scroll down to Safari and hit the Update button next to it.

Turn on automatic updates

If you don’t want to manually update the Safari app on your iPhone, simply turn on automatic updates for all apps. Your apps will only update when you are connected to a WiFi network.

Step 1: Go to Settings and select App Store .

Step 2: Turn on the toggle switch for App Updates . In the Cellular Data section, turn off the toggle switch for Automatic Downloads .

Update the Safari browser on your Mac

Step 1: Open the App Store on your Mac.

Step 2: Hit the Updates option at the top of the screen.

Step 3: This is where you’ll find the list of apps on your device with a pending update .

Update Safari on your Mac by updating the macOS

Once you update macOS to its latest version, it also updates the native apps like Safari on your device. Here’s how you can go about it.

Step 1: Hit the Apple logo at the top left corner of the screen and select System Preferences .

Step 2: Click on System Updates .

Step 3: Your device will check for any new updates .

Step 4: Once it shows a new update, click on Upgrade Now .

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do i update the safari browser on my mac.

To update the Safari browser on your Mac, simply head over to the App Store and switch to the Updates tab. This is where you’ll find the list of apps with pending updates. If Safari is on the list, click the Update button next to it.

How do I turn on automatic updates for the apps on my iPhone?

Go to Settings>App Store and turn on the toggle switch for App Updates. Your smartphone will automatically download the latest versions of the apps installed in it. 

Why should I update the Safari browser on my iPhone?

New versions of web browsers contain important security updates that guard your device against malicious entities.

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These are the top 4 ways to update Safari on your iPhone and Mac. If you’re thinking of turning on automatic updates, make sure it is under the precondition that your device is connected to a WiFi network. Updating apps over a cellular connection can eat up a significant portion of your mobile data.

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Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview , the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.

The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible with machines running macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma , the latest version of macOS that Apple released in September 2023.

The ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser . Full release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website .

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It’s the most magical time of the year for Apple fans, with hot new versions of its operating systems hitting our devices.

One of the new changes in iOS 15 is that the humble address bar in Safari has been moved to the bottom. It’s probably to finally make Safari usable one-handed, but feedback from beta testers was mixed.

It seems that some of you don’t like change prefer the old address bar, where you had to do yoga stretches with your fingers to reach.

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Thankfully, Apple listened to feedback during the beta testing phases and included a way to change where the address bar is on the screen.

We’ll show you how to put the address bar where years of muscle memory thinks it should be.

How to get the Safari address bar back up to the top

You can also change this from the Settings app

Now you know how to put Safari’s search bar back up to the top; like you’re used to from all those years of iPhone ownership. Me? I’m leaving it down at the bottom so I don’t have to lift my hands to tap on it.

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Tin: Save w/ Coupons in Safari 4+

Discount codes, deals, promos, tin technologies inc..

• 4.6 • 197 Ratings

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Automatically save money while you shop on your iPhone. Tin is a Safari extension that applies the best coupon codes at checkout, and tracks your package so you never miss a delivery (or a deal)! YOUR SAVINGS SUPERHERO Tin scours the internet to find the best discount codes across 50,000+ retailers and automatically applies the best savings ($$$). This means more money in your pocket, so you can focus on finding that new outfit and let the deals come to you! PAY LESS. SHOP MORE. CLEAR YOUR INBOX Your email inbox is flooded with promotional emails that you don’t open. Tin Savings finds promotion codes buried in your emails so you always pay the lowest price. We save you time & money by keeping your inbox clean & serene. While most shoppers are playing checkers, Tin helps you play chess (checkmate!). Saving money is so so sweet - it's sweeter than honey! ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGE TRACKING From checkout to doorstep, we’ve got you covered. Tin Savings tracks shipments and organizes all of your deliveries in one place. The best part? It’s totally free! Download Tin Savings today, and pay more than you need to again! Tin Savings is an app and mobile Safari extension, all wrapped into one. Simply install the extension in Safari and let Tin Savings do its thing! INSTALL TIN IN SAFARI 1. Tap "aA" button in the Safari menu 2. Tap the "Extension" icon to Manage Extensions 3. Select "Tin" and set it to "ON" 4. Select "Always Allow" 5. Select "Always Allow on Every Website" 6. That’s it! Now you can shop in Safari and let Tin do its thing. When you are ready to checkout, Tin will pop up and automatically apply discount codes to find you the best savings!

Version 0.0.5.5

On to the update! We're always improving the Tin app and Safari extension. Please send any feedback and ideas to [email protected]!

Ratings and Reviews

197 Ratings

Tin: Revolutionizing Savings in the Digital Marketplace

Tin is a pioneering force in the digital retail landscape, discovered amid the cultural currents of TikTok. In just a day, this application has proven to be a transformative asset, seamlessly weaving itself into the fabric of online shopping. The installation process, marked by simplicity, belies the profound impact it has on one's fiscal landscape. Tin functions as an intuitive retail oracle, not merely curating enticing deals and discount codes but, with automated finesse, applying them at checkout. What sets Tin apart extends beyond mere financial dividends, delving into the very architecture of the shopping interface. The amalgamation of its mobile application and extension technology offers a panoramic view of current and past transactions, providing organizational efficacy that transcends the chaos of email inboxes. Comparatively, Tin outshines rivals like Honey by maintaining real-time relevance, avoiding the pitfalls of expired promotions. Beyond the confines of mobile application, Tin's desktop extension emerges as a harmonious augmentation, positioning the platform as an industry trailblazer. In an era of economic prudence and retail efficacy, Tin solidifies its narrative as an indispensable tool for the discerning digital consumer.

Tin just saved me like $100 wow! 👀

I recently tried out Tin, a Safari extension that's pretty much a game-changer for snagging the best online deals with zero hassle. Easy to set up and even easier to use, Tin acts like your personal bargain hunter, silently finding better prices on everything from tech to kitchen gadgets and giving you a heads-up on the savings. It's cool because it also shows the price history, helping you decide if it's the right time to buy. While it's mostly spot-on, it occasionally misses a beat, but that's a small trade-off for how much time and money it's saved me. Whether you're making big purchases or everyday buys, Tin keeps things private and secure, making it a must-have for effortless savings. Honestly, your wallet will thank you for this one.

Superb Shopping App

My friend raved about Tin, so I decided to give it a try. Within just 24 hours, I was blown away by how intuitive and helpful it is! The app is a breeze to set up, and the deals it finds are unreal. On my first shopping spree, I snagged discounts on several items that I've been eyeing for ages, effortlessly saving a hefty sum. Tin's automatic coupon feature at checkout is a game-changer – it feels like I have a personal assistant scouring the internet for the best deals, all for me. From tech gadgets to fashion finds, Tin has consistently delivered savings that make a difference. I can't recommend it enough – it's like having the inside scoop on the best sales every time I shop! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

App Privacy

The developer, Tin Technologies Inc. , indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

• Contact Info
• User Content
• Search History
• Browsing History
• Identifiers
• Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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