Apple finally puts foot down over cluttered web with handy new Safari feature
Apple’s latest addition to its browser, Safari, will help clean up the ever-cluttered mobile web pages.
Appleis rolling out the fifth developerbeta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. This update brings additional features to these platforms, including Distraction Control on the Safari browser, reportsMacRumours.
That said, while Distraction Control can hide static content, it’s not designed as an ad blocker. Ads may be temporarily hidden but will reappear upon refresh, as the feature isn’t intended for dynamic elements.
Apple’s new “Distraction Control” feature in iOS 18 is insane 🔥pic.twitter.com/bo0axEnsAe
How to Use Distraction Control
For iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, Apple has implemented an opt-in approach. This means you have full control over what gets hidden, ensuring nothing disappears without your permission.
Interestingly, your Distraction Control preferences are stored locally on your device and won’t sync across your Apple ecosystem. This means you’ll have to manually set up your preferences on each device individually.
Apart from Distraction Control, Apple is introducing various other features to Safari. These include the Highlights feature, which quickly surfaces key information from websites.
A revamped Reader interface is also being introduced. It features a table of contents and summaries. Apple is also introducing an immersive video viewer designed to minimize distractions during playback.
