{"id":5556,"date":"2025-08-25T14:58:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angeldaily.blog\/?p=5556"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:26:24","slug":"iphone-safari-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angeldaily.blog\/en\/iphone-safari-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Useful Safari Tips on iPhone: Hide Ads, Using Reader Mode, and Lock Private Browsing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Safari<\/strong> is the built-in browser on the iPhone.<\/span>
You probably use it every day to browse websites or read online novels, but there are a few helpful features you might not know about,like Reader Mode<\/strong><\/strong>,Hide Ads<\/strong>,page translation<\/strong>,and locking Private Browsing<\/strong>etc..
<\/span>I've put together six Safari tips I use all the time.<\/span>Follow the steps and you'll make Safari much easier to use.<\/span><\/p>

Reader Mode<\/strong><\/h2>

If you read novels using Safari on your iPhone, you've definitely seen pages with tiny text, bad layouts, or way too many ads. It's uncomfortable to read even a few lines.<\/span>
Once I discoveredReader Mode<\/strong>, I started using it all the time. It strips the page down to just text and images, and lets you change the text size, background color, and font. Super convenient.<\/span>
I usually switch to the beige background because it feels like reading a real book, and it's much easier on the eyes.<\/span><\/p>

Steps<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>
  1. Open the webpage in Safari.<\/span><\/li>
  2. Tap the Reader icon\"iPhoneon the left side of the address bar.<\/span><\/li>
  3. Tap \u201cShow Reader\u201d.<\/li>
  4. Tap the icon again\"\u958b\u555fiPhoneto change the background, text size, or font.
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  5. Tap \u201cHide Reader\u201d to switch back to the original view.<\/li><\/ol>

    Hide Page Elements (Hide Ads)<\/strong><\/h2>

    A lot of websites are full of ads, and honestly, they\u2019re really distracting.<\/span>
    Starting from iOS 18, Safari has a built-in \u201cHide Element\u201d feature.<\/span>
    You can hide specific ad sections directly on your phone. Other browsers usually need extensions for this, but Safari can do it on its own.<\/span>I love this feature.<\/span><\/p>

    Steps<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
    1. Open the webpage in Safari.<\/span><\/li>
    2. Tap the Reader icon.<\/li>
    3. Select \u201cHide Distracting Items\u201d.<\/span><\/li>
    4. Tap the ad or section you want to hide, then select \u201cHide\u201d.
      <\/span>\"safari\u700f\u89bd\u5668\u96b1\u85cf\u5ee3\u544a\u5340\u584a\u7684\u9078\u53d6\u756b\u9762\"<\/li>
    5. Tap \u201cDone\u201d.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

      Want to seeReader Mode<\/strong>andHide Ads<\/strong>work in action?<\/span>
      I made an IG Reel that shows both features so you can learn them even faster.<\/span>
      \ud83d\udc49 Tap here to watch Part 1 of the tutorial.<\/a>
      (Remember to follow me. Part 2 is coming soon!)<\/span><\/p>

      \"iPhone<\/a><\/p>

      IG: @angeldaily_blog<\/div><\/div>

      Private Browsing Mode<\/h2>

      I often use Private Browsing to test webpages or search for flight tickets.<\/span>
      If you care about privacy, Safari lets you lock Private Browsing.<\/span>
      Basically, Safari uses your iPhone\u2019s Face ID to unlock your private tabs.
      So before anyone can see the tabs you opened, they have to pass Face ID first.<\/span><\/p>

      Steps<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
      1. Go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Turn on \u201cRequire Face ID to Unlock Private Browsing\u201d.<\/span><\/li>
      2. Open Safari and tap the tabs icon.<\/span><\/li>
      3. Tap \u201cPrivate\u201d.<\/span><\/li>
      4. Face ID will pop up automatically.<\/span><\/li>
      5. If it doesn\u2019t, force-quit Safari and reopen it.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

        Close All Tabs at Once<\/strong><\/h2>

        One time I realized I had over 100 tabs open\u2026 I couldn\u2019t even tell what they were anymore. <\/span>
        Safari lets you close every tab at once to save time.<\/span><\/p>

        Steps<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
        1. Open Safari and tap the tabs icon.<\/span><\/li>
        2. Press and hold \u201cDone\u201d icon.<\/li>
        3. Select\u201cClose All Tabs\u201d.
          \"Safari<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol>

          Continue Browsing iPhone Pages on Mac (Handoff)<\/strong><\/h2>

          When I want to switch from my iPhone to my Mac, I can open the same Safari page instantly on my computer.<\/span>
          I don\u2019t need to copy links at all. Handoff makes switching between devices completely seamless.<\/span><\/p>

          Steps<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
          1. Make sure your iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same Apple ID.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
          2. iPhone: Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity > Turn on Handoff.<\/span><\/li>
          3. Mac: Settings > General > AirDrop & Continuity > Enable Handoff.<\/span><\/li>
          4. Open Safari on your iPhone. A Safari icon will appear on the Mac Dock. Click it to open the same page.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

            Want to copy from iPhone to Mac? Check out this guide:<\/span>Copy and paste between iPhone iPad and Mac made super easy<\/a><\/p>

            Translate Webpages<\/strong><\/h2>

            Safari can translate English pages or any other foreign language pages with one tap. No extra apps needed.<\/span><\/p>

            Steps<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>
            1. Open the page you want to translate.<\/span><\/li>
            2. Tap the Reader icon\"Safarion the left side of the address bar.<\/span><\/li>
            3. Tap \u201cTranslate Website\u201d.<\/span><\/li>
            4. Choose Traditional Chinese or any language you prefer.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

              Summary<\/strong><\/h2>

              These Safari tips are ones I use all the time, and they\u2019re all easy to set up.<\/span>
              If you love reading online, want to hide annoying ads, care about privacy, or use both an iPhone and a Mac, give these steps a try to make your browsing smoother.<\/span>
              I\u2019ll also be sharing a Safari for Mac guide soon. Hope it helps more people enjoy using this browser.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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