Safari Gets a Back‑to‑Basics Switch in iOS 15 Beta
Apple’s latest iOS 15 developer beta (the sixth of its kind) brings a fresh tweak to the Safari app that feels like a mix of nostalgia and innovation. Now, users can flip between the shiny, brand‑new interface or stick with the classic iOS 14 look—whatever feels right for them.
Why the Change?
When WWDC rolled out the complete redesign for the macOS and iOS launches, Safari was at the forefront of the makeover. A few months later, Apple realised that not everyone loves the new look just as much as everyone loves a familiar layout. So they offered a simple toggle to switch between the two.
Switching Made Simple
- Open Settings → Safari and look for “Appearance”.
- Toggle the slider labeled “New Design” on or off.
- Refresh the app and voilà—your browser looks either contemporary or classic.
It’s a clean, user‑friendly fix that blends the best of both worlds. Nobody wants to get stuck in a design glitch, and folks who enjoyed the old layout get to relive that comfort. It’s like giving your phone a makeover without actually replacing it.
What This Means for the Users
For the tech‑savvy crowd, the new design offers slick animations, a matte theme, and an overall tidy feel. For those locked into the iOS 14 vibe, you can preserve that “old‑school” feel that felt just right during your browsing sessions. The toggle feels like a best‑friend “I can do both” mantra.
The Bottom Line
Apple’s beta tweak aims to keep everyone happy—recurring themes of empathy, choice, and customization shine through. This little feature reminds us that tech companies know how to make the user experience flexible. So go ahead, give it a try, and decide if you prefer the sleek modern look or the reliable scene of yesterday. Either way, your finger‑print‑free tweaks are under your control.
Safari’s Big Style Switcheroo
Short‑notice alert! Apple, the tech magnate we love to love (or hate, depending on the day), has just dropped a neat little toggle in Safari that lets you revert to the older, even older, design. Pretty handy for those of us who are more nostalgic than our phones about the days when Apple’s UI felt less “futuristic” and more “classic.”
How to Hit the Toggle
- Open Settings.
- Navigate to Safari.
- Pick Bottom or Top Style to decide whether your toolbar sits like a friendly banner on the bottom or a grumpy hat on the top.
And guess what? This quaint little feature isn’t limited to iPhones. It’s already sparkling in macOS Monterey and iPadOS, making the entire Apple ecosystem feel like a style‑on‑demand service.
A Touch of Apple’s Classic “Control” Touch
Remember the glory days when you could disable natural scrolling—that fancy way of turning the page direction on its head? Apple has always liked to give us some room to wrangle the user experience. This toggle is just another extension of that penchant, letting users tweak the way they interact with Safari without breaking the entire app ecosystem.
What Does This Mean for iOS 15?
Apple hasn’t made any official statements about whether this toggle will ship with the official release of iOS 15. Whether it will surprise you in the update or remain locked behind the curtain is currently a big mystery. Keep an eye out—maybe the next update will bring the nostalgia parade we’re dreaming of.
In the meantime, enjoy that free form you just unlocked—no more scrolling wizardry needed!
