Recent iOS and macOS Beta Versions Introduce 'Focus Mode' to Eliminate Irritating Prompts
If you're tired of the internet's cluttered look, filled with ads and popups, give Safari a spin on the latest iPhone and macOS betas. Apple's trusty browser now packs a punch, ruthlessly eliminating popups, video players, or whole sections of your preferred sites in a dramatic fashion.
Apple's MacOS Sequoia and iOS 18 Beta 5 introduce a 'Distraction Control' feature in Safari. Activating it is a breeze. Just click the page icon next to the URL bar, then tick "Hide Distracting Items." You can also opt to display all hidden items, but once you get the hang of it, you'll seldom need this feature again.
MacRumors spotted this intriguing new addition before it was officially announced. Safari already boasts a few UI improvements in the latest iOS and Mac betas and an excellent Reader mode that eliminates most ads and popups. However, rumors swirled before Apple's WWDC conference about an ad-deletion tool.
Picture a page overflowing with cookie-driven prompts, popup ads, and video players. That's where Safari's power truly shines. It highlights the components it can whisk away. The page element vanishes in a riveting animation, suggesting atom disintegration and scattering into nothingness. We tested it on Gizmodo, exiling ads with ease. Whether inline with text or atop the page, it slices through them like a hot knife through butter. It can even remove login popups on The New York Times' subscription page.
Keep in mind, however, that this feature doesn't erase ads permanently. If you reload the page or click on links, the ads reappear. An ad blocker remains your best bet if you want to say farewell to ads once and for all.
Now, let's delve into some enrichment insights to help you further maximize your browsing experience.
AdBlock for Safari is an excellent option to block bothersome pop-ups, autoplay video, and audio ads without encroaching on preferred ad support. Adblock Plus for Safari, with its 'Acceptable Ads' feature, filters ads and enhances privacy. Surfshark CleanWeb eliminates banners, pop-ups, and video ads while offering malware and phishing protection, boosting your browser's speed with its ad elimination prowess.
- The 'Distraction Control' feature in Safari on MacOS Sequoia and iOS 18 Beta 5 can 'annihilate' distracting items such as popups and video players, making your browsing experience more tech-savvy and efficient.
- With the newest features in Safari, you can say goodbye to tech-related distractions like cookie-driven prompts and inline ads, as the browser can 'exactly' identify and eliminate them with its impressive technology.
- In the future, you might not need to use a separate ad blocker if you frequently use Safari, as its advanced technology continues to improve and enhance its ability to eliminate ads and popups.
- The upcoming futuristic tech advancements in Safari's technology could potentially 'eradicate' the need for popups entirely, making your web browsing experience more seamless and focused.
