Apple gave Safari a much-needed renovation with the latest iOS 15 software update. But the changes are not truly aesthetic. However, the latest Tab Groups feature can potentially transform how you arrange tabs during browsing. Organizing many tabs is not an easy task on mobile, where you cannot just open another tab on Safari window as you would on a Mac. Tab Groups lets iOS users clump relevant tabs together and switch between them whenever they need to. If you are interested in inserting Tab Groups into your workflow, let’s have a look at this article as here we will share how to use Tab Groups in Safari on an iPhone or iPad. So, keep reading.
What Is Tab Groups?
Before you learn how to use Tab Groups in Safari, it is important to understand what they are. In the simplest terms, Tab Groups are a folder of tabs.
You can group tabs and label them with a custom name to easily understand their function. For example, let’s say you have multiple web pages open that are relevant to your office work, but you want to browse casually at the same time. Instead of cluttering Safari’s tab bar, you can group them into separate Tab Groups. Moreover, you can switch between work sites and personal sites at your convenience.
Tab Groups will sync across your Apple devices, and therefore you won’t lose your important tabs when switching from iPhone or iPad to Mac. Continue reading to learn how to use Tab Groups.
How To Use Tab Groups In Safari
You can create, view, and manage your Tab Groups from Safari’s tab overview screen. As long as your device is running iOS 15, simply follow this step-by-step guide to use Tab Groups in Safari –
Launch Safari on your iOS device
Tap on the Tabs button from the right corner of the location bar
Then, you will see Tab Count at the bottom of your screen. Click on it to access Tab Groups
Now you will notice the current Tab Group. Right below, you will find the option to create a New Empty Tab Group. Otherwise, create a Tab Group from all your open tabs. Select your desired option
After that, give a name to your new Tab Group and select Save
Safari will switch you to this newly created Tab Group. And you can easily switch between your Tab Groups from the tabs overview screen.
How To Switch Tab Groups In Safari
Launch Safari
Click on the Tab button from the right corner of the location bar
Then click on the middle of the bar, where it lists the name of the recent Tab Groups or the number of open tabs
Click on the name of the Tab Groups that you would like to switch to
Alternatively, tap and hold on the name of the Tab Groups or the number of open tabs when viewing the tab bar. Then, select the name of the tab groups you would like to switch to.
How To Delete Tab Groups In Safari
Launch Safari on your iOS device
Click on the Tab button
Then click on the middle of the bar, where it lists the name of the recent Tab Groups or the number of open tabs
After that, click on Edit from the top right corner of the pop-up
Click on More next to the Tab Groups you want to delete
Now click on Delete and confirm
Alternatively, swipe left on the Tab Group you would like to delete, then click the red delete option.
Tab Groups Are An Integral Part of iOS 15 Safari
The revamped Safari will change your browsing experience with its interesting features. For starters, Apple has moved its search address bar to the bottom, which may take some time getting used to, and Tab Groups give you an all-new way to save and arrange your tabs.
Along with this valuable addition, Safari also gets extension support with the iOS 15 software update. You can now install third-party extensions to enhance your surfing experience with content blockers, password managers, and many more.
Experiencing difficulties with your Device, check out our “How To” page on how to resolve some of these issues.
