As she iOS 7, built-in Safari browser has undergone a complete renovation, has become much more comfortable and got a lot of new features. As alternative browsers continue to gain popularity on the iOS platform, Apple finally updated Safari, extending functionality and making it better than its predecessor in every respect. The updated Safari has a whole bunch of new features, including invisible at first glance. In this detailed article I will try to consider all aspects of the new Safari in iOS 7 and show you how to use it to the maximum.
Safari on iOS 7 is very similar to its predecessor, in the sense that all the interface elements are in their usual places. As I have said, there are a lot of new features and improvements, but essentially it is still the same familiar browser, and it does not have to get used again. However, there are a sufficient number of new things that should be studied and explained.
Navigation
To iOS 7 in Safari used different fields for URL-addresses and searches. Whereas Google Chrome has long used so-called "omnibox" - a common field for entering addresses and search queries. To the good you get used quickly, and after Chrome Safari with its separate address and search strings looked archaic and constantly irritated. Fortunately, Apple realized this and finally, the new version of the browser, we got the omnibox.
Once you enter the site address, and click "Go", it will open as usual. The address bar and the bottom panel will conceal a decent portion of screen space, but in fact we do not need after we moved to the desired site and immersed in reading. Apple considered this nuance and realized the function of intellectual hide the navigation bar. The address bar is reduced and the navigation bar, and disappears as soon as we start to scroll the page. To display the panel again, scroll the page up or just Thapa at the bottom or top of the screen.
However, one drawback to this mechanism is still there. If you have used by clicking on the status bar to return to the top of page, now you have to make an extra tap. The first press opens the panel to full size, and is the second page, scroll to the top.
gestures
One of the major innovations in iOS 7 is a gesture, and Safari are also not spared. Now, page navigation is done by swipe the screen. It looks just like in Safari on OS X. In fact, it is very comfortable and fits perfectly into the overall concept of iOS 7. A huge plus of using gestures, is that you can navigate through the pages in full screen mode. This is much more convenient than the lower display panel and Tapan on the button "Back" / "Forward".
keyboard Shortcuts
Some users were outraged when you did not find the button «.com», on the keyboard, when you enter an address. Indeed, in the bottom row are now changing: there was a Siri button, instead of the «.com» is now a space, digging «Go» became less. Merge fields for entering the address and search, explains the disappearance of the «.com» and the appearance of space. But do not worry, the functionality of this button has not disappeared anywhere, only now it is responsible for the other button.
We hold the ".", And get access to the popular domains. Yes, now to enter the .com domain, will need 1-2 seconds longer, but much inconvenience it should not create.
omnibox
The new combined search string is a powerful tool that should not be underestimated. Search differences in iOS 6 and iOS 7 are enormous. Now when you type, we get four types of results:
- Top results - based on previously visited sites that you frequently visit.
- Search in Google (or Bing) - the results of your search of default search engine.
- Bookmarks and history - matching the search query in the favorites and history.
- On this page - search results on the current page.
Naturally, all four types of results are starting to show up as you type a search query, thus saving your time.
Landscape mode
In the new version of the application full-screen mode is activated as soon as you turn the device to landscape orientation. All interface elements are completely hidden and screen space is occupied by only the content page.
It is much more convenient compared to iOS 6, displaying a button to switch between normal and full screen mode, and you had to manually switch between them. In the landscape mode omnibox hides and navigation panel, in the same way as in the portrait mode. The only difference - the Omnibox is not reduced, and completely disappears. To display hidden panels is enough to scroll the page up. Appendix perfectly distinguish when we scroll the page while reading, and when it scrolls specifically for browser display panels.
At this time, the full screen mode function is implemented perfectly, carp really do not need it.
tabs
Prior to the implementation of iOS 7 with the tabs in Safari was far from ideal. After starting the browser opens the last open site, and when you open a new tab opened a blank page. Moreover, in the view mode of open tabs display a thumbnail of just one page, and the rest were hidden and we only saw the total number of tabs. It was very uncomfortable and difficult to work with multiple sites.
Therefore, a new mechanism for working with tabs has become akin to a breath of fresh air. New Safari on iOS, got some semblance of a home page. When you open a new tab, you will see the address bar at the top of the page and your bookmarks icons below. It is very convenient, especially if you've chosen to sync bookmarks in iCloud - all bookmarks from the desktop version of Safari will be available when you open a new tab in the phone. Here you can arrange bookmarks by dragging and dropping a familiar, as is the case with the icons on springborde. But, unfortunately, in addition to any other sort of action available.
Also, finally abolished the restriction on the number of simultaneously open tabs. As you remember, before you can simultaneously open only eight tabs, when you open the ninth - to close the oldest page.
Very successful was the new interface view open tabs here now fully fit 5-6 pages. While in iOS 6 preview displays one page in full and two in part (so to speak).
When viewing your open tabs, naturally, we can close unnecessary, tapnuv "cross", open a new tapnuv "+" and rearrange them by dragging (after making tap and holding).
iCloud Tabs
Ever since the release of iOS 6, Apple introduced a new feature - iCloud tabs. Its essence lies in the synchronization of open Safari tabs across all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac etc) and allows you to continue working with the open pages when switching to another device. A great feature, but her very few people used (if at all guessed it exists) due to the fact that access to these tabs has been hampered. It was necessary to open a bookmark folder to find the iCloud Tabs, and only then choose the page from which you want to continue.
In iOS 7 interaction with iCloud tabs become much easier, what motivates the use of this function. Call iClouds tabs in the new Safari does not go to any comparison with the old. To display them, you need to click on the icon "tabs" and make a swipe from the bottom up, pulling out a list of open tabs on other devices.
private access
Viewing web pages private mode once was so uncomfortable that I have to be honest, it never used it. And I think not only me. Judge for yourself, you need to activate it to get out of Safari, open System Preferences, find the section with Safari options and enable the required switch. In addition to the obligatory pop-up dialog will have to decide whether to close the current tab.
Fortunately, this time it is much easier to not have anywhere to go and look for some settings. The required button "Private Browsing" is always at hand and displayed in the view mode tabs open. When privacy mode is turned on, we still will be asked whether to close the current tab, but now everything is happening in the browser itself, without going into the system settings. For convenience, the normal mode and private browsing differ in color: light and dark, respectively.
iOS 7 has brought many improvements to the interface tabs in Safari. As I mentioned, the bookmarks bar is displayed whenever you open a new page. Also, completely redesigned interface menu "Bookmarks". Previously, "the iCloud Tabs" and "Reading List" are displayed as a folder that was not very comfortable. Therefore, developers have changed the interface, opting sections-tabs. Here's how it looks:
See "Bookmarks"
This section contains the bookmarks bar, which is now called "Favorites", "History", and all of your bookmarks (or folders without). "Favorites" and "History" are of the form-up menu, and the rest of the tab contains the usual list. Nice moment, there is also a button "Private Browsing," which allows you to quickly enable or disable this mode.
Story
History, too, has undergone renovation, and although the changes are small, they take ease of use to a new level. Instead of boring folders sorted by date, we have a handy list of detail sorted by day, and for the last elements of the time of day. For example, you will see the headlines this morning, this afternoon, Saturday evening.
Also in the list of visited pages in addition to the title is now displayed and the URL-address. This is also a plus if you surf a lot in one site - no URL will be hard to navigate, and to find the right page. But it is bad, that still can not delete individual items from the list, clear history only in its entirety. Hopefully, such feature ever implemented, sometimes it is very lacking.
See "Reading List"
In iOS 7 reading list will get its own section-tab, instead of the usual folders like in iOS 6. Otherwise, the functionality remains the same. Little changed mechanism to switch between unread articles and a complete list. Now, instead of tabs "All" and "unread" in the lower right corner of one button, is responsible for this function.
In addition, the reading list added a new feature "Next" button, which saves us time and motivation to read as soon as you finish reading this page before the end, swipe up, you can go into the next article.
See "General references"
Another new feature - the common link. This section contains all the links from your Twitter feeds. Conveniently browse the tape, reading only the messages and photos for example, and then open a link to a more serious content already in your browser.
Tap on the link will open the full version of the article, with the title which indicates the tweet and its author. Unfortunately, no more functionality header does not bear, copy the same URL open article will not work.
In the current version of OS X «General references" are not yet available, but Apple has promised their support in OS X Mavericks, which is already on the way. The desktop version will be available to search for links, retweet, view original post. Let's wait for release OS X Mavericks and evaluate the implementation of this feature in the desktop version - for iOS, it is not very useful.
reading View
A popular feature that allows you to "filter out" the text of the article, advertising and other debris present in iOS 6. But like everything else, it has been changed.
Apple has decided to significantly simplify the reading mode, thereby fit it into the overall concept of Safari. To enable it, you now need to press the icon on the left side of the omnibox. Many people are upset by the fact that Apple removed the ability to customize the font. Although it's worth noting, he picked up very well, and looks (read) is pretty good. Another plus, now display properly embedded in the video article.
Sharing
One of the sections that has undergone the least change. Of course, except for the redesign of the interface and adding AirDrop in the list of services that can help you share interesting content.
Certainly, AirDrop is the most convenient way to send a link to a compatible device, located near (Soup must be on the same network). A great tool that is useful in working with colleagues as well as at home, in the family circle.
click the icon to send the web page "Share" and select the user to whom you are about to send a link. At the same moment, he'll get a pop-up notification request, which will be attached thumbnail of the page. After confirmation, the resulting link, once opened Safari.
But the setting, in contrast to the preceding paragraph, has undergone significant changes as compared to iOS 6. Many new features in Safari implies the presence of the same amount of settings. There is, without exaggeration, there is what is digging. Some things can greatly enhance the usability of the browser, so you should get to know them.
basic settings
Do not be surprised if you find some options in their places - in iOS 7, their position has changed. For example, the lock switch pop-up windows are now located in the main section.
Search engine
Here, all the old (except for Yandex), choose from four options: Google, Yahoo, Bing, Yandex. The selected service will be used as the default search.
Passwords and autocomplete
This section has become much more functional. You can view the saved passwords and related accounts with them. To ensure the safety of your data access to these options will be possible only after entering the password.
A new feature in this section - the preservation of the credit card. If desired, you can add your credit card. Information on them as well can only be viewed after entering the password protection.
Favorites
Another innovation. With this option, you can choose a bookmark folder that will be displayed when you open a new tab, searching or entering a URL in the address bar.
A very useful thing, it can help to share bookmarks with Mac and iOS-devices. After all, we do not always need the bookmarks bar "big» Safari, on your mobile device. In my opinion, this is one of the most interesting innovations in Safari on iOS 7.
Privacy and security
There is almost no change: a few neat settings toggle switches, which each customized to your liking.
Do not track
This option is responsible for monitoring your network activity for advertising purposes. A very controversial issue and subject of debate, as some sites still continue to keep statistics, even after enabling this option.
Smart Search field
At this point, you will find two new tumbler: "Proposals for the search" and "Preload top result." They affect the results entered in the omnibox query. The first is responsible for the dynamic update of the omnibox, as you type. The second does the same thing, only on the basis of previously viewed pages and your search queries. Really useful features that will be used constantly.
Safari update in iOS 7 Apple is a kind of response to the expansion of third-party browsers. In particular, Google Chrome, which in spite of the lack of support for Nitro Javascript, still popular among the huge number of users. In truth, I was also among them to iOS 7 release, and the new Safari. Now, for almost a month on mobile devices using only Safari. The conclusion suggests only one - Mobile Safari has received a second life. Apple did a great job, took into account all wishes and implemented almost all of the features because of which we favored Chrome and other browsers. I think that in its current form, with an arsenal of new features, Safari will satisfy even the most demanding user.
What do you think about the new Safari? Whether you use it as the primary browser, or continue to be used in conjunction with Google Chrome? Share your thoughts and observations in the comments.