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• iPhone models compatible with iOS 17
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• Turn on and set up iPhone
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• Create a custom Lock Screen
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• Change the name of your iPhone
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• Use Live Text to interact with content in a photo or video
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• See the world clock
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• Use the stopwatch
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• Add and use contact information
• Edit contacts
• Add your contact info
• Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info
• Use other contact accounts
• Use Contacts from the Phone app
• Merge or hide duplicate contacts
• Export contacts
• Get started with FaceTime
• Make FaceTime calls
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• Create a FaceTime link
• Take a Live Photo
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• Use other apps during a call
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• View participants in a grid
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• Change the FaceTime video settings
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• Change your appearance
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• Block unwanted callers
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• Connect external devices or servers
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• Search for files and folders
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• Share your location
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• Erase a device
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• Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone
• Add a third-party item
• Get notified if you leave an item behind
• Locate an item
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• Remove an item
• Adjust map settings
• Get started with Fitness
• Track daily activity and change your move goal
• See your activity summary
• Sync a third-party workout app
• Change fitness notifications
• Share your activity
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• Find Apple Fitness+ workouts and meditations
• Start an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Create a Custom Plan in Apple Fitness+
• Work out together using SharePlay
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• Create a Freeform board
• Draw or handwrite
• Apply consistent styles
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• Fill out your Health Details
• Intro to Health data
• View your health data
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• Download health records
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• Log menstrual cycle information
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• Take a mental health assessment
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• Turn off alarms and delete sleep schedules
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• View your sleep history
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• Control your home remotely
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• Get ringtones
• Manage purchases and settings
• Get started with Journal
• Write in your journal
• Review your past journal entries
• Change Journal settings
• Magnify nearby objects
• Change settings
• Detect people around you
• Detect doors around you
• Receive image descriptions of your surroundings
• Read aloud text and labels around you
• Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
• Add and remove email accounts
• Set up a custom email domain
• Check your email
• Unsend email with Undo Send
• Reply to and forward emails
• Save an email draft
• Add email attachments
• Download email attachments
• Annotate email attachments
• Set email notifications
• Search for email
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• Flag or block emails
• Filter emails
• Use Hide My Email
• Use Mail Privacy Protection
• Change email settings
• Delete and recover emails
• Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
• Print emails
• Get travel directions
• Select other route options
• Find stops along your route
• View a route overview or a list of turns
• Change settings for spoken directions
• Get driving directions
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• Delete significant locations
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• Measure dimensions
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• Use the level
• Set up Messages
• About iMessage
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• Group conversations
• Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
• Collaborate on projects
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• Send and receive audio messages
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• View albums, playlists, and more
• Show song credits and lyrics
• Queue up your music
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• Play music together in the car with iPhone
• Listen to lossless music
• Listen to Dolby Atmos music
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• Find new music
• Add music and listen offline
• Get personalized recommendations
• Listen to radio
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• Create playlists
• See what your friends are listening to
• Use Siri to play music
• Change the way music sounds
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• Use News widgets
• See news stories chosen just for you
• Read stories
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• Solve crossword puzzles
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• Add or remove accounts
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• Scan text and documents
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• Set up voicemail
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• Select ringtones and vibrations
• Make calls using Wi-Fi
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• Avoid unwanted calls
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• Trim video length and adjust slow motion
• Edit Cinematic mode videos
• Edit Live Photos
• Edit portraits
• Use photo albums
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• Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
• Make stickers from your photos
• Duplicate and copy photos and videos
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• Search for photos
• Identify people and pets
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• Share photos and videos
• Share long videos
• View photos and videos shared with you
• Watch memories
• Personalize your memories
• Manage memories and featured photos
• Use iCloud Photos
• Create shared albums
• Add and remove people in a shared album
• Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
• Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Import and export photos and videos
• Print photos
• Find podcasts
• Listen to podcasts
• Follow your favorite podcasts
• Use the Podcasts widget
• Organize your podcast library
• Download, save, or share podcasts
• Subscribe to podcasts
• Listen to subscriber-only content
• Change download settings
• Make a grocery list
• Add items to a list
• Edit and manage a list
• Search and organize lists
• Work with templates
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• Print reminders
• Use the Reminders widget
• Change Reminders settings
• Browse the web
• Search for websites
• Customize your Safari settings
• Change the layout
• Use Safari profiles
• Open and close tabs
• Organize your tabs
• View your Safari tabs from another Apple device
• Share Tab Groups
• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
• Bookmark favorite webpages
• Save pages to a Reading List
• Find links shared with you
• Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
• Automatically fill in forms
• Get extensions
• Hide ads and distractions
• Clear your cache
• Browse the web privately
• Use passkeys in Safari
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• Manage multiple watchlists
• Read business news
• Add earnings reports to your calendar
• Use a Stocks widget
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• Control playback
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• Make a recording
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• Edit or delete a recording
• Keep recordings up to date
• Organize recordings
• Search for or rename a recording
• Share a recording
• Duplicate a recording
• Keep cards and passes in Wallet
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• Use Apple Pay for contactless payments
• Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
• Track your orders
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• Access your home, hotel room, and vehicle
• Add identity cards
• Use COVID-19 vaccination cards
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• Use Express Mode
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• Add Family Sharing members
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• Share subscriptions
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• Hand off tasks between devices
• Cut, copy, and paste between iPhone and other devices
• Stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone
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• Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable
• Transfer files between devices
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• Turn on accessibility features for setup
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View your Safari tabs from another Apple device on iPhone

Note: You must be signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all your devices to manage Safari tabs across your devices.

View tabs that are open on your other Apple devices

To close a tab on another Apple device, touch and hold the link, then choose Close.

Note: To view tabs open on your other devices, you must have iCloud Tabs turned on for your start page. See Customize your start page .

Keep tabs and Tab Groups updated across your devices

Note: To also see tabs open on your Mac, you must have Safari turned on in iCloud settings on your Mac, be signed in with the same Apple ID , and use two-factor authentication .

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How to force sync Safari history across all your Apple devices

If your browsing history is out of sync, you can try this simple tip to fix it.

When you're logged into the same iCloud account from multiple Apple devices, iCloud will sync your Safari browsing history across the devices. Sometimes, however, your devices can get out of sync and waiting around for iCloud to catch up can be frustrating.

With little effort you can manually force iCloud to sync your Safari history using your Mac, OS X Daily reports.

The first thing you need to do is enable a hidden Debug menu in Safari using a Terminal command. You can find the Terminal app in Applications > Utilities on your Mac. Or you can search for "Terminal" on Spotlight.

After quitting Safari on your Mac, open Terminal and enter the following line of text:

defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeInternalDebugMenu 1

Press return, then open Safari. If it worked, you should see a new "Debug" item in the menu bar at the top of your Mac's screen.

With the previously-hidden menu now present, click on Debug . Then click Sync iCloud History , which should appear at the bottom of the list. Your Mac will then take care of the rest, and you should see your history sync between devices within a minute or two.

To hide the Debug menu, open Terminal again and enter the following line of text:

defaults write com.apple.Safari IncludeInternalDebugMenu 0

You'll need to quit Safari before the change will take place.

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How To Sync Safari Tabs Across Devices

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Introduction

Safari, Apple's native web browser, offers a seamless browsing experience across all your Apple devices. One of its most convenient features is the ability to sync tabs, allowing you to access the same webpages on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad effortlessly. Whether you're researching a topic on your Mac and want to continue reading on your iPhone while on the go, or you simply want to pick up where you left off on your iPad, Safari's tab syncing functionality ensures a smooth transition between devices.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of syncing Safari tabs across your Apple devices. From setting up iCloud for Safari to troubleshooting common sync issues, you'll gain a thorough understanding of how to make the most of this convenient feature. So, whether you're a seasoned Safari user or just getting started with Apple's ecosystem, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to seamlessly sync your browsing experience across all your devices. Let's dive in and unlock the full potential of Safari's tab syncing capabilities.

Setting Up iCloud for Safari

To begin harnessing the power of Safari's tab syncing feature, you need to ensure that iCloud is set up to sync Safari data across your devices. This involves enabling Safari within iCloud settings to seamlessly share your browsing history, bookmarks, and open tabs across your Apple devices.

Here's how to set up iCloud for Safari:

• Open System Preferences and click on Apple ID.
• Select iCloud from the sidebar.
• Ensure that the Safari option is checked. This allows Safari to sync your browsing data across your devices.

On iPhone and iPad:

• Open the Settings app and tap on your Apple ID at the top.
• Select iCloud and ensure that Safari is toggled on. This enables Safari to sync your browsing data across your iPhone and iPad.

Once iCloud is set up to sync Safari data, you're ready to seamlessly access your browsing history, bookmarks, and open tabs across all your Apple devices. This ensures a cohesive browsing experience, allowing you to effortlessly transition between devices without losing track of your open tabs and saved webpages.

By following these simple steps to set up iCloud for Safari, you'll unlock the full potential of Safari's tab syncing capabilities, enhancing your browsing experience and productivity across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Syncing Safari Tabs on Mac

Syncing Safari tabs on your Mac is a straightforward process that allows you to seamlessly access open tabs from your other Apple devices. Whether you're researching a topic on your iPhone or iPad and want to continue on your Mac, or you simply want to pick up where you left off, Safari's tab syncing feature ensures a smooth transition between devices.

To sync Safari tabs on your Mac, follow these simple steps:

Ensure iCloud Sync is Enabled :

• Open Safari on your Mac and click on "Safari" in the top menu bar.
• Select "Preferences" and navigate to the "General" tab.
• Ensure that the "Safari" option is checked under iCloud preferences. This allows Safari to sync your browsing data, including open tabs, with your other Apple devices.

Accessing Synced Tabs :

• Once iCloud sync is enabled, you can access your synced tabs by clicking on the "Show All Tabs" button in the Safari toolbar. This button looks like two overlapping squares and is located on the right side of the Safari toolbar.
• Clicking on "Show All Tabs" will display a grid of all open tabs from your other synced devices, allowing you to seamlessly pick up where you left off.

Continuity and Handoff :

• If you have multiple Apple devices nearby, you can take advantage of Continuity and Handoff features to seamlessly transition your browsing session from one device to another.
• For example, if you're viewing a webpage on your iPhone and want to continue reading on your Mac, simply click on the Safari icon in the Dock of your Mac to instantly open the same webpage, thanks to the Handoff feature.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly sync Safari tabs on your Mac, ensuring that your browsing experience remains consistent across all your Apple devices. Whether you're working on a project, conducting research, or simply enjoying leisurely browsing, Safari's tab syncing feature enhances your productivity and convenience by seamlessly integrating your browsing experience across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Syncing Safari Tabs on iPhone and iPad

Syncing Safari tabs on your iPhone and iPad allows for a seamless browsing experience across all your Apple devices. Whether you're researching a topic on your Mac and want to continue reading on your iPhone while on the go, or you simply want to pick up where you left off on your iPad, Safari's tab syncing functionality ensures a smooth transition between devices.

To sync Safari tabs on your iPhone and iPad, follow these simple steps:

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap on your Apple ID at the top.
• Select "iCloud" and ensure that Safari is toggled on. This enables Safari to sync your browsing data, including open tabs, across your iPhone and iPad.
• Once iCloud sync is enabled, you can access your synced tabs by tapping the "Tabs" button in Safari. This button is located in the lower-right corner of the Safari interface and displays the number of open tabs.
• Tapping on the "Tabs" button will reveal a list of all open tabs from your other synced devices, allowing you to seamlessly continue your browsing session.

Handoff and Continuity :

• Apple's Handoff feature allows for a seamless transition of your browsing session from one device to another. For instance, if you're viewing a webpage on your iPad and want to continue reading on your iPhone, simply swipe up from the bottom of the iPhone's lock screen to open the same webpage, thanks to the Handoff feature.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly sync Safari tabs on your iPhone and iPad, ensuring that your browsing experience remains consistent across all your Apple devices. Whether you're working on a project, conducting research, or simply enjoying leisurely browsing, Safari's tab syncing feature enhances your productivity and convenience by seamlessly integrating your browsing experience across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

This seamless integration of browsing data across devices not only saves time but also ensures that you can easily pick up where you left off, regardless of which Apple device you are using. With Safari's tab syncing feature, your browsing experience becomes more fluid and adaptable to your dynamic lifestyle, allowing you to transition between devices without missing a beat.

Troubleshooting Sync Issues

Despite the seamless nature of Safari's tab syncing feature, occasional sync issues may arise, disrupting the continuity of your browsing experience across devices. When faced with sync issues, it's essential to troubleshoot and resolve them promptly to ensure that your browsing data remains consistent and accessible across all your Apple devices.

Here are some common troubleshooting steps to address sync issues with Safari tabs:

Check iCloud Status

Ensure that iCloud is functioning properly and that there are no service disruptions. You can check the status of iCloud services on Apple's System Status page. If there are any reported issues with iCloud, it's advisable to wait until the service is restored before attempting to troubleshoot further.

Verify iCloud Settings

Double-check the iCloud settings on all your devices to ensure that Safari syncing is enabled. Sometimes, settings may inadvertently change or become disabled, leading to sync issues. By verifying that Safari syncing is enabled within iCloud settings, you can rule out any potential configuration issues.

Restart Devices

A simple yet effective troubleshooting step is to restart the devices experiencing sync issues. This can help refresh the connection to iCloud and resolve any temporary glitches that may be impeding the syncing process.

Update Software

Ensure that your Mac, iPhone, and iPad are running the latest version of their respective operating systems. Software updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can address sync-related issues, so keeping your devices up to date is crucial for maintaining seamless sync functionality.

Clear Safari Cache

On your Mac, clearing the cache in Safari can help resolve sync issues related to browsing data. Navigate to Safari's preferences, select the "Privacy" tab, and click on "Manage Website Data" to clear the cache. On iPhone and iPad, you can clear Safari's cache by going to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.

Sign Out and Sign Back In

If sync issues persist, signing out of iCloud on the affected devices and signing back in can sometimes resolve underlying synchronization problems. This process can reestablish the connection to iCloud and refresh the syncing mechanism.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you can effectively address sync issues with Safari tabs and restore the seamless syncing functionality across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Maintaining consistent and reliable sync capabilities ensures that your browsing experience remains uninterrupted, allowing you to seamlessly transition between devices without losing track of your open tabs and saved webpages.

In conclusion, Safari's tab syncing feature, powered by iCloud, offers a seamless and integrated browsing experience across all your Apple devices. By setting up iCloud for Safari and enabling tab syncing, users can effortlessly access their browsing history, bookmarks, and open tabs on their Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This level of synchronization not only enhances productivity but also ensures a consistent browsing experience, allowing users to seamlessly transition between devices without losing track of their open tabs and saved webpages.

The convenience of syncing Safari tabs becomes particularly evident in various scenarios. Whether you're conducting research, working on a project, or simply enjoying leisurely browsing, the ability to seamlessly continue your browsing session from one device to another adds a layer of adaptability to your dynamic lifestyle. For instance, you can start reading an article on your Mac, continue on your iPhone while commuting, and pick up where you left off on your iPad when you arrive home, all without missing a beat.

Furthermore, the Handoff and Continuity features enrich the tab syncing experience, allowing for a smooth transition of browsing sessions from one device to another. This seamless integration of browsing data across devices not only saves time but also ensures that users can easily pick up where they left off, regardless of which Apple device they are using.

However, despite the robust nature of Safari's tab syncing, occasional sync issues may arise. In such cases, troubleshooting steps such as verifying iCloud settings, restarting devices, updating software, and clearing Safari cache can help resolve any synchronization hiccups, ensuring that the browsing experience remains consistent and uninterrupted.

In essence, Safari's tab syncing feature, when utilized in conjunction with iCloud, exemplifies the seamless integration of browsing data across devices, reflecting Apple's commitment to enhancing user experience within its ecosystem. Whether for work, study, or leisure, the ability to seamlessly transition between devices while maintaining access to your browsing history and open tabs underscores the adaptability and convenience that Safari's tab syncing brings to users' digital lives.

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How To View Safari Tabs Across Your Apple Products

Sharing website links with others (or even yourself) is a common practice among internet users in these modern times, and it usually involves copying and pasting the URL across messages, texts, or emails. However, if you primarily use Apple devices like an iPhone, iPad, and MacBook, you have the option to share those addresses a bit more fluidly.

It requires a little bit of preemptive setup, and you have to use Apple's baked-in Safari web browser. More specifically, if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.3 and older, you'll need to make sure your iPhone or iPad is running iOS (or iPad OS) 12 or earlier. If your Mac uses macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or newer, the iPhone or iPad will need to have iOS or iPad OS 13 or newer installed.

But once everything is set up, you'll be able to browse websites to your heart's content on one device (say, an iPad), then send it over to another (like a MacBook) to continue from the exact page you left off. Think of it as a quick way to jump to a larger screen for viewing images or videos in more detail, changing over to a more portable platform when you need to head out but want to keep a specific page with you, or finding something you like on one device and moving over to the one that has your payment info saved. Here's how to get started.

Setting up iCloud tabs

None of this is going to work if you don't tell iCloud to let Safari share tabs across all the devices that are connected to it, so you'll need to take care of that before you start slinging links everywhere.

• On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, open the Settings app (it looks like a gear).
• Tap your profile name at the top of the Settings menu, then select iCloud.
• Find the Apps Using iCloud section, then locate Safari. You may have to tap the Show All option at the bottom of the list if you don't see it.
• Tap the toggle switch next to Safari (so that it turns green) to turn on iCloud sharing.
• On a Mac, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select System Settings (or System Preferences in macOS 12 and older).
• Select your Apple ID name, then click iCloud.
• Find the listing for Safari in the Apps Using iCloud section of the menu. If you don't see Safari, click the Show All button just below the app list.
• Click the toggle next to Safari (so that it turns green) to turn on iCloud sharing.

You'll need to repeat these steps across all of your Apple devices that you intend to share links with, but once it's done, you're all set to share websites freely between them.

Using and sharing tabs across Apple devices

With iCloud all set up for Safari, it's time to start sharing tabs.

• On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, open Safari and tap the Tabs button, then tap the Plus (+) icon to open a new tab.
• Any Safari tabs open on other connected devices will appear in the default Start Page for the new tab.
• Tap one of the tab links to open the tab on your device, or tap and hold the link and select Close when prompted to close the linked tab on the other device.
• On a Mac, open Safari and select the Bookmarks menu at the top of the screen, then choose Show Start Page.
• You'll see Safari tabs that are open on other connected devices from the Start Page by default.
• To open a linked tab on your Mac, just click it.
• To close a linked tab on a connected device from your Mac, press and hold Ctrl on the keyboard, click the link, then select Close Tab when prompted.

If you're unable to see open Safari tabs between your devices, go back and make sure that you're signed in with your Apple ID on all of them. If a different Apple ID is being used, you'll need to switch to the same one you're using for your other Apple devices.

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While it does not frequently happen, the Safari browser on your Apple devices can sometime go out of sync. If you happen to use sync often such as in your work you probably get frustrated when you do not see the sites on your Apple device that you have from another browser and vice versa.

Fortunately, there is a way for you to force Safari to sync. Safari will be forced to sync all of its data across all of your Apple devices so that they are all up to date. Doing so is as easy as clicking an option in Safari, and the following guide should help you get that done.

Force Syncing Safari History on Your Apple Devices

In order to accomplish this task, you are going to use Safari on your Mac. Basically what you will do is “unhide” a hidden menu in the browser that triggers the force sync feature. Here’s the entire procedure for you.

1. Close Safari on your Mac if it is open already. The procedure will not work if Safari is running.

2. Launch Terminal by clicking on Launchpad in your dock and searching for and clicking on Terminal.

3. When Terminal launches, type in the following command and press Enter. It should enable a hidden menu in Safari on your Mac.

4. You will not get a confirmation message or anything like that; it will just be enabled.

5. Now launch Safari on your Mac by clicking on its icon in the dock, or search for it using Launchpad and click on it.

6. When Safari launches, you will notice an extra option called “Debug” at the end of the usual menu. That is the option that you just unlocked using the Terminal app.

7. Click on that newly unlocked “Debug” menu, and choose the option that says “ Sync iCloud History. ”

8. When Safari is done syncing the history, you might want to disable the once-hidden Debug menu in the hope that you will never again face an out-of-sync situation.

To do that, first close Safari on your Mac, otherwise the steps below will not work. Once that is done, launch Terminal by clicking on Launchpad in your dock and searching for and clicking on Terminal.

Type in the following command and press Enter. It should disable the Debug menu.

9. When the above command has been executed, open Safari and you will no longer see the Debug menu.

The browsing history running out of sync may sometimes affect your work. The above guide should help fix that to prevent it from happening again on your devices.

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Shifted to the Mac and want to open that web page you were just browsing on your iPad? Here's how you can do this quickly move Safari tabs between all your Apple devices!

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Use handoff to move safari tabs, use icloud tabs to move safari tabs, use airdrop to move safari tabs.

If you routinely switch between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, you might want to move web pages from one device to another. Instead of using the History or Reading List features, try these seamless methods to move Safari tabs between Apple devices.

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Handoff is Apple's feature for seamlessly moving a task from one Apple device to another. It works for many apps, including Safari.

First, ensure that Handoff is enabled on your devices. From there, launch the Safari browser and then open the website on the primary device. This can be your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Ensure that your device doesn't go to sleep or else the feature won't be able to hand the tab over to the secondary Apple device.

Now, let's move over to the device where you want to open the Safari tab.

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Handoff Tabs to iPhone

If you have a newer iPhone with the Home bar, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold for a second for the App Switcher to appear. If you're using an older iPhone, double-press on the Home button.

At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a "Safari" bar with the device name where the tab is open. Tap on it to instantly open the web page in Safari on your iPhone.

Handoff Tabs to iPad and Mac

When it comes to the Mac and the iPad, the handoff process works using the Dock. On your Mac, you'll see a new Safari icon appear in a separate section at the beginning of the Dock. When you hover over it, it will show you the device where the Safari tab is open.

Click on the icon to instantly open the tab in Safari on your Mac.

On your Mac, this feature is browser-agnostic. Even if you've set your default browser to Chrome or Firefox, this feature will still work.

For your iPad, you'll find the "Safari" icon at the right edge of the Dock , with a little badge at the top-right corner of the icon showing the source device. Tap on it to open the web page in Safari.

The Handoff feature is great if you have multiple Apple devices handy. But what if you want to open a website that you were looking at a couple of days ago on one of your devices without having to pick it up.

This is where the iCloud Tabs feature comes in. As long as all your devices are using the same Apple ID and you've enabled iCloud sync for Safari, you can use the iCloud Tabs feature.

iCloud Tabs let you pick up your browsing history where you left off. The feature resides inside the Safari tab switcher.

On your iPhone or iPad, open the "Safari" app and tap on the Tabs button from the toolbar.

Here, you'll first see a list of all open tabs. Swipe to the bottom of the screen, and you'll now see different sections for all of the devices connected to your Apple ID, with the respective tabs that are currently open on that device. Browse around and tap on a page to open it.

On your Mac, click on the Tabs button in the top-right corner.

Here, scroll to the bottom of the screen to find all your devices. Click on a web page to quickly open it.

If you want to open the web page in a new tab, hold the "Command" key when you click on the web page link.

The Handoff feature isn't always reliable; sometimes it just doesn't show up. This is where you can use the AirDrop feature (which was much improved in iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina).

On your iPhone or iPad, tap on the Share button while viewing a website in Safari.

Next, select the device you want to send it to.

On your Mac, click on the Share button from the Safari toolbar. Here, select the "AirDrop" option.

Now, select a device from the AirDrop menu. Once the web page is sent, click on the "Done" button to go back.

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How to Sync Safari Tabs Across Multiple iOS Devices

When viewing a website with Safari, the website opens in a window called a tab. Through iCloud, these tabs are available to any device running Safari. You just need to enable the sharing of Safari data in the iCloud Settings.

Enable Safari Tab Sharing

To enable Safari data sharing on an iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app and select iCloud.

If iCloud is active, you will see your Apple ID listed in the Account field at the top of the window. If iCloud is not active, you will need to sign in using your Apple ID to sync data with iCloud.

Once iCloud is active, toggle the Safari switch to the ON position to activate Safari data sharing. This will allow tabs to be shared across your devices.

Access Safari Tabs on the iPhone

All the open Safari tabs on your iPhone will appear as stacked windows. Tapping on a tab will open it. If you scroll down through all the tabs, there will be a list of open tabs from your other devices. Tapping a tab from the list will open that tab on your device.

Access Safari Tabs on the iPad

Viewing Safari tabs on the iPad is very similar to the iPhone. The open Safari tabs on your iPad will appear as windows. If you scroll down through all the tabs, there will be a list of open tabs from your other devices. Tapping a window or a tab from the list will open that tab on your iPad.

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How to Send Safari Pages From One Device to Another

If you're using Safari on both your Mac and your iPad or iPhone , you can access open tabs across all your devices. This comes in handy when you want to continue your browsing session from your tablet to your laptop or vice versa.

Make Sure You're Logged into iCloud on Both Devices

To pick up where you left off in Safari on another Apple device, you'll need to be logged into the same iCloud account on both devices. Here's how to check, if you're not sure.

1. On the Mac, click iCloud in System Preferences.

2. Make sure Safari is checked in the iCloud window.

3. In iOS , open the Settings app.

4. Tap iCloud and make sure Safari is toggled on.

See Web Pages Open on Your Other Devices

Now you can see and open the web pages that are currently open on your other Mac or iOS devices. Although this feature has been around for awhile (since iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion), it's handy to know if you're new to Safari on either iOS or the Mac.

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1. Tap the tabs icon in Safari. It looks like two overlapping squares.

2. Tap a webpage listed under your device's name.

This will open that web page in a new tab in Safari. The tab will still be open on the other device. On the Mac, you can also also hover your mouse pointer over a web page and click the X button to close the site on your other device.

"Hand Off" Web Pages in Safari Between Devices

Apple's Handoff feature, introduced with OS X Yosemite (OS X 10.10) works similarly to iCloud Tabs, but it instead sends only your current open tab in Safari to the other device using Bluetooth. It's more limited than iCloud Tabs, but quicker if you don't need to select which tab to open on your other device.

1. Again, make sure you're signed into the same iCloud account on both devices.

2. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both your devices. On the Mac, that setting is under System Preferences > Bluetooth. In iOS, it's under the Settings app > Bluetooth.

3a. To hand off on a Mac:

• Click the tabs icon in Safari.
• Click on the new Handoff icon that appears in left side of the Dock.

3b. To hand off on an iPad or iPhone:

• Double-click the Home button to get to the multitasking screen.
• Click on the Handoff Safari button at the bottom of the screen.

You can also swipe up from the Lock screen in iOS to see the Handoff icon

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How to Stop Sharing Your Browser History with Other Devices?

It is important to consider the privacy that comes with browsing the web. Many people use multiple devices, such as a laptop and a smartphone, to access webpages and it is important to not share your browser history between these devices. There are many ways that you can protect your privacy when browsing the web and stop sharing your browser history with other devices.

First, if you have multiple devices, make sure that you are signed into the same Google account on each device. This will ensure that whatever Web & App Activity is recorded on each device will be stored in the same place and will not be shared across devices.

Second, use private browsing mode when you want to keep your tabs from being synced between browsers. Private browsing mode prevents open tabs from being synced but also disables your browsing history, which helps keep your information private.

Third, turn off Safari syncing in Settings > iCloud if you want to stop syncing bookmarks between devices. This will ensure that all of your bookmarks remain local to the device they were created on rather than being shared across all of your devices.

Finally, if you are using third-party apps or services such as Twitter or Facebook, make sure that you have set up the correct privacy settings for those services so that you do not share data with others who have access to those same apps or services.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your online activity is kept private and secure and prevent it from being shared with other users or devices without your permission.

Stopping Sharing Browsing History Between Devices

To stop sharing your browsing history between devices, you’ll need to turn off Web & App Activity in your Google Account settings. On your Android phone or tablet, open your device’s Settings app. Then, select Google and Manage Your Google Account. Tap Data & Personalization and then under “Activity controls,” tap Web & App Activity. Finally, turn Web & App Activity off. This will stop sharing your browsing history between devices connected to this Google Account.

Preventing Safari History from Being Shared Across Devices

To prevent Safari history from being shared across devices, you’ll need to turn off Safari Syncing in Settings > iCloud. This will stop iCloud from syncing your open Safari tabs, browsing history, and bookmarks across all your devices. You can also turn on Private Browsing in Safari settings, which will prevent open tabs from being synced but also disables your browsing history.

Stopping Browsing History Sharing Between Devices on iPhone

In order to stop sharing browsing history between devices on iPhone, you will need to access the Activity app. From here, tap Sharing and then select the person you are currently sharing with. You can then either tap Remove Friend or Hide My Activity. This will stop the sharing of your browsing history with that person. If you wish to share your browsing history with others, you can do so using third-party apps.

Search History Syncing Across Devices

Your search history may be showing up on other devices because you’re signed into the same Google account on both devices. When you sign into a Google account on one device, your Web & App Activity, and other account information will be stored in that account, and this will be reflected across any other device or browser where you’re signed in with the same Google account. To ensure that your search history isn’t shared across multiple devices, make sure you’re not signed into the same Google account on both.

Can Remote Devices Access My Browser History?

It is possible for someone to view your browser history from another device, although it is not a common occurrence. There are certain ways that someone can gain access to your browsing activity on another device, such as by syncing the devices or by using spyware. Syncing your browser allows someone to have access to all of the same websites and pages you visit across multiple devices. Spyware is malicious software that can be installed on a device without the user’s knowledge. Once installed, this software can capture and store information, including browsing history and other personal data. Therefore, it is important to be aware of who has access to your devices and make sure they are secure in order to protect your privacy.

Can My Browsing History Be Viewed From Another Computer?

Yes, they can. When you visit websites or use online services, your browsing history is stored on the computer you are using. If someone has access to the same computer, they may be able to view your browsing history. For example, if you leave the computer unattended or logged in and someone else accesses it then they could potentially see what websites you have been visiting. To protect your privacy, it is important to take steps such as clearing your browser history regularly and using a secure connection such as a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or a secure web proxy to encrypt your data and keep your browsing history private from prying eyes.

Sharing Search History Between Apple Devices

Yes, search history is shared between Apple devices if they are sharing the same iCloud account. This means that when you search for something on your device, it will be accessible on all other devices linked to the same iCloud account. To prevent this from happening, you can either turn on Private Browsing in Safari or turn off Safari in Settings>iCloud.

In conclusion, browser history is an important part of our online experience. It allows us to easily access the sites we have visited, as well as provides us with useful data on our browsing behavior. It is important to remember that this information can be accessed by others, so it is important to take steps to protect your privacy when browsing the web. Finally, understanding how your browser handles this data can help you better control your information and ensure that it remains private.

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Separate Safari history

Is there a way to separate the Safari browser history on two synced devices?

I mean that I have a MacBook Pro + iPhone, Safari is synced via the iCloud and when I clear the history on the iPhone, the same is cleared on the MacBook as well - because of the sync.

So, is there a way to clear the iPhone Safari history without affect the Safari history on the MacBook?

Thank you in advance!

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Oct 23, 2019 7:28 AM in response to Gronev

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities, Gronev!

I understand you want to separate your iPhone and MacBook Pro so that when you clear the history on one device, it doesn't clear the other. I'd be happy to show you how.

You can do this from either device. If you want to stop your iPhone search history, go to Settings > ["Your Name"] > iCloud and turn off the Safari option. For your MacBook Pro, go to System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud and uncheck the Safari option.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Enjoy your day!

Oct 23, 2019 7:37 AM in response to Leanne_68

Dear Starr.C,

Unfortunately, this is the “root” of my case.

I want to be synced: favourites, history, etc., but to can delete the history on a single device without affecting the other one.

Best Regards,

Oct 23, 2019 11:09 AM in response to Gronev

This setting applies to all those options, so it would not be possible to separate them in that case.