The evolution point of iOS 15 "Safari" is summarized and useful usage such as tab bars and tab groups

IOS 15 officially released in September 2021.Among the various functions, the iPhone's standard browser "Safari" has been significantly renewed.In recent years, Safari, which has not changed significantly, has renewed the UI from iOS 15, and has its own functions such as "tab bar" and "tab group".

Furthermore, there are a wide variety of changes, such as customization of background images and selecting and copying images of images.In this article, let me introduce what is particularly noteworthy from Safari's evolution points in iOS 15.

The point where Safari evolved in iOS 15 is divided into two large and functional aspects of the UI.First, I will introduce the update contents in the UI.

In iOS 15 Safari, the "address bar" that enters the site name and URL when searching the website is moving to the bottom of the screen.

This is a new function called "Tab Bar", and is set by default in Safari updated to iOS 15.This makes it easier to operate with one hand, such as reaching the thumb to the address bar.

However, for those who are used to operating at the top of the screen, you may feel that you want to restore them.In that case, simply tap [ぁ] in the address bar and select [Show the upper address bar] to return the position of the address bar to the top of the screen.

Alternatively, there is a way to change the address bar position from the "Settings" app.Select the "Settings" app ▶ [Safari] and check the [Single tab] in [Tab].After restarting Safari, the address bar will be displayed at the top of the screen.

The display method of the tab list screen has also changed.Until now, the list was displayed in the vertical tab, but from iOS 15, the tab was changed to a grid display arranged like an icon.The open tabs are obvious at a glance, so it should be easier for those who open a lot of tabs at the same time.

Next, let's introduce the functional update contents.The convenient new features are crowded, so please try it.

If you want to move to another tab while using Safari, slide the address bar left and right.With just that operation, you can easily switch to the front and rear tabs.As before, the list of tabs and tapping the tabs you want to move are no longer required.

That is not all.Swipe the latest tab address bar from right to left to open a new tab easily.

By swiping the address bar upward, the tab list screen can be displayed instantly.

However, these functions can only be used in the case of the "tab bar" display that displays the address bar at the bottom of the screen.If you display the address bar at the top of the screen, it will be the same operation as before, so be careful.

One of the points that has evolved significantly in the update to iOS 15 is the "tab group".A tab group is a function that can be classified by classification of tabs as if read.For example, by classifying tabs such as "work" or "hobby", you can access the necessary websites at the time you need.

Display the list screen of the tab, and tap the tab bar at the bottom of the screen (the place displayed as [●● individual tab]).From the menu, tap [New Tab Group in the Sky] and enter the name you want to set in the tab group.Finally, tap [Save] to create a tab group.

To add a tab to the tab group, press and hold the preview screen of the website you want to add on the tab list screen.Just tap [Move to Tab Group] and select the tab group you want to add.

Tab group switching can be operated by tapping the tab bar on the tab list screen and selecting the name of the tab group you want to move.

Tab groups are also shared on Apple devices such as iPads and MacBooks, so they will be useful for work efficiency.

The scene of browsing videos in Safari, and the speed of the video could not be changed in Safari so far, but the problem was solved from iOS 15.If you tap […] ▶ [Playback speed] at the bottom right of the video screen, you can select your favorite playback speed.It should be very grateful if there is a place you want to fast.

In Safari after iOS 15, "functional extensions" can be used to add various functions to browsers and customize them to their liking.By installing any "functional extension" app, you can use various useful functions in the browser.

For example, if you install "1 blocker", you can automatically block ads and pop -ups displayed in the browser.This not only makes page browsing comfortable, but also increases the loading speed of the site up to 2 to 5 times.

When using functional extensions, tap "Settings" ▶ [Safari] ▶ [Function Extension].

When you tap [Add Function Extension], the "App Store" will be launched and the available functions will be displayed.If the features you want have already been decided, you can search directly from the App Store.After that, it is OK if you install it in the same way as a normal app.

In addition, the functional extension is on/off, which is proceeded to "Settings" ▶ [Safari] ▶ [Function extension], and switches from the installed functional extension application list displayed in [Permit of these functions].

If you are surfing online, you may be worried about overseas web pages.However, it is troublesome to copy and paste the text into a translation app and the like each time.I guess many people give up browsing in the first place.

In Safari after iOS 15 or later, foreign languages can be easily translated into Japanese with just two taps.The procedure is simply tap [ぁ] displayed in the tab bar at the bottom of the screen and select [Translate into Japanese].However, if this function cannot be used if the conventional single bar is displayed instead of the tab bar display, it is necessary to be careful.

When you share and store multiple website links, have you ever been annoyed by opening each tab and copying your address?Safari after iOS 15 can copy all open tabs at once.

Open the list screen of the tab, display the tab group list from the tab bar drop -down, and tap [Edit] on the upper left.

Select [...] next to the tab group you want to save the link and tap [Copy Link] to copy all links in the tab group.

The customizability of the "start page" displayed when Safari is started is also increasing.In addition to setting your favorite background image, you can also switch and hide displays such as "favorite" and "sites to browse well".

To customize the start page, create a new tab on the tab list and display the start page.Scroll down the screen and tap [Edit] to set the on/off and background image of each function.

Safari has evolved significantly by updating to iOS 15.There may be some unfamiliar parts at first, but it is full of new features that make smartphone life convenient, so please try it.