How to Automatically Close Safari Tabs on iPhone and iPad
Safari has got some neat improvements in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. One of the nifty-little features that I have found worth taking note of is the ability to automatically close Safari tabs on iPhone and iPad. Even though killing Safari tabs manually is quite straightforward, I forget to clean them up more often than not. As a result, the tabs remain open for several days sometimes even weeks. So, it’s good that Apple has offered a better way to deal with tabs in the stock web browser. In this short piece, I’m going to show you how this little but appreciable feature works.
How to Automatically Close Safari Tabs on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Unlike before, you can configure Safari to eliminate tabs after the stipulated time. For instance, you will be able to kill them all after one day or a week depending on your needs. Apart fromenhancing privacyabout what you browse on the web, it can also go a long way in keeping the app clutter-free. With that said, let’s get on with the easy steps!
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Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone or iPad.
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Now, scroll down and choose theSafari icon.
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Next, scroll down to theTabssection and hitClose Tabs.
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Up next, you have four options to choose from:
Now, you can choose any option based on your preference. By default, theManualoption selected. In this test, I’m going to chooseAfter One Day. Once you have selected your preferred option, quit the Settings app. Going forward, iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 will automatically kill tabs after the set time.
Later, if you ever happen to change your mind, simply return to the Safari’s settings following the steps mentioned above and then choose Manual in the end.
How to Manually Close All Safari Tabs At Once on iPhone and iPad
Just in case, you don’t want to go for the automatic option, there is a way to close all the Safari tabs at one go. And, you can get it done even on older iOS versions like iOS 12 or iOS 11. To get it done, all you have to do is openSafarion your device > touch and hold thetabs iconat the bottom right corner of the screen > selectClose All (Number) Tabsin the menu. That’s it.
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Keep Safari Clutter-Free with Ease…
As mentioned above, it’s a well-thought-out addition to Safari. And I’m sure a lot of users are going to appreciate it. I have been using it ever since iOS 13 hit my iPhone; and so far, it’s been working pretty well. While Apple’s web browser may not be feature-packed but what makes it one of thebest Google Chrome alternativesis the wide range of security and privacy features that come in super handy when you want to safeguard your data against prying eyes. Have any feedback about Safari? Be sure to shoot it in the comments below.
Rajesh Mishra
An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.
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