The war about the best available browser is ongoing, but recently, Safari for iOS is the limelight. It is arguably the best available mobile browser, and with the new iOS 6, you will see many added new features that will help enhance performance. Let us find out what these are and the new features.
Browsing experience with Safari in iOS 6
It is relatively easier to view a larger version of a web page viewing on Safari on your iPhone. You can easily view the larger version on your iPad or Mac. For example, you are viewing a news piece on your iPhone, but you want to view the larger version of the same, then you can utilize the facility of iCloud Tabs.
This functionality enables synchronizing devices. You can easily synchronize all your Apple iOS devices and configure them with the same iCloud account. This means once you open and register in iCloud, you can work your way across all the Mac devices via synchronizing. You need not e-mail the link to your other device because you want to view its larger version; instead, open the service and access it. You can apply the following steps to enable the process:
• First configure your Apple devices with a common iCloud account
• On your iOS 6 device, go to Settings app to configure iCloud; on Mac (Mountain Lion), go to System Preferences, here you need to ensure that Safari is running and listed in the data sync option
• Another thing that you need to keep in mind is that if you are using multiple accounts in iCloud, then only use the primary account configured in iCloud settings
• The tabs for iCloud will automatically open the browser tabs across all your devices
• iPad> Safari Toolbar> iCloud Icon this will open the list of tabs that are available and running on your Apple devices currently
• Now go to iPhone Bookmarks list> iCloud Tabs. If you are in the sub-list, then tap the arrow that is facing left and reach the top level and find Bookmarks
• If you are using Mac, then go to Safari toolbar> iCloud Tabs button
Reading List Available Offline
You will find many changes in the reading list of iOS 6, such as the entire reading list that will be available across all your iCloud-enabled devices. This list will include the entire details of an article, including images, text, layout, and other such content. Therefore, now you have the advantage of looking and rearing it offline, as now it is available to you without putting on the internet on your device. However, if you need to update or get the latest editions, you need to put them on your internet.
• If you want to add a new article to your reading list, then: Open Safari>Share button>Add To Reading List
• If you want to add a URL, then: Tap and hold on to the link to reveal the menu> Tap Add to reading list
• For adding the main reading page, you can tap + on the top of the list. If you are using Mac, then select the Bookmarks> Go to Add To Reading List. Additionally, you can use the shortcut like Shift+command+D
• For quick access to the reading list on your iPod touch or iPhone: Safari>Bookmark>Reading list
• If you are using an iPad to read, then: Bookmarks>The Reading List
Note that the offline Reading List feature can only be availed by iPhone 4-5 users and iPad 2 users.
Media Uploading Facility
The most awaited feature that one would ever want with Safari is the capability of media upload. This feature is now available with iOS 6. With this, you can easily upload content on websites that allow content sharing and uploading.
For example, if you are keen on sharing a picture on a website like EBay then, the Go to the File button> either Choose a picture from the existing album or instantly capture a picture with the help of the camera on your device. You can even choose to upload a video from the library; now upload the selection with the Use button.
Full-screen Mode Functionality
With the new iOS 6, you get the functionality of viewing a page in full-screen mode. You can utilize this with your iPhone and iPod touch when the landscape is turned on; here is how you can do it:
• Enable Full Screen; this will hide the address and toolbar of Safari to make the page appear in full view
• The Toolbar is hidden, but you will still be able to utilize the forward, back, and navigation via three transparent buttons that are displayed at the bottom page for quick navigation
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Other Functionalities
• You can easily open up to 24 tabs on your iPad than the earlier limit of 8 tabs. However, with iPhone, you still are stuck with an 8 tabs limit.
• You will avail of enhanced performance offered by new JavaScript
• Link preview is available by tapping on the link available on iTunes and App stores on any webpage
All the above are the advantages offered by iOS 6 within Safari, and you can utilize them to your benefit. Marigold Henry Montana is a technical expert who deals with various computer-related issues. She is capable of handling the software as well as hardware troubleshooting.
She advises people on the basic upkeep and maintenance of their PC, Laptops, Notebooks, and Tablets. In addition, she is working as a freelance technology writer and as full-time online tech support for a well-known IT software company. She aims to spread the technical know-how to people all around the globe.
