While there is no dearth of browsers, Safari stands out from the rest. Aside from being exceptionally efficient, the Apple browser is also very secure thanks to a wide range of features that shield your personal information and privacy.
Not to mention, it has also vastly improved in terms of customization. So, whether you would like to change the background or disable a certain feature that doesn’t interest you, the stock browser has got you covered.
Customize Safari Start Page on iPhone
So, what sort of customization Safari offers? Aside from letting you hide or show several features on the Start page, Safari also lets you change the background. The browser comes with a handful of pre-defined wallpapers.
If you don’t find the available wallpapers appealing, you can choose the desired image as the background for the Safari start page.
1. To get started, open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Now, tap on the tabs icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Next, tap on “+” at the bottom left corner of the screen.
4. Next up, tap on Edit. (You may need to scroll all the way to the bottom of the screen to find the edit button.) To make your task a bit easier, we have divided the whole customization process into two different sections. So, follow the steps from here as per your needs.
Hide/Show Unwanted Safari Features from Safari Start Page
Under the “Customize Start Page” section, you should see a list of features such as:
- Favorites: All your favorite sites
- Frequently Visited: Sites that you frequently visit.
- Shared with you: Shows all the shared links
- Privacy Report: It’s a detailed privacy report that lets you know the number of trackers Safari has blocked from profiling you. Besides, it also shows a long list of trackers and the websites that were contacted by trackers.
- Siri Suggestions: Siri keeps a track of your browsing and offers fully personalized suggestions.
- Reading List: It contains a list of all the web pages that you want to catch up with later.
- iCloud Tabs: In order to offer a seamless web browsing experience, iOS allows you to sync tabs between iDevices that are linked with the same iCloud account.
Change Safari Background for a More Personalized Look
Should you wish to take the customization even further, select a preferred background image from the available options. However, if you would like to choose an image from your photo library, tap on the “+” button and then select an image. In the end, tap on the “X” button at the top right corner of the screen to finish.
Later, if you ever want to make any changes, return to this very screen and do the needful. To completely disable the background image, turn off its toggle.
Signing Off…
And that’s about it! So, that’s how you can fine-tune Safari to suit your needs better. Apple Safari and Google Chrome are the two leading browsers in the world. While Safari dominates the Apple ecosystem, Chrome is the most preferred browser across platforms. Let me know your favorite or for that matter go-to browser and the sort of things you like most in it.