Two Ways to Enable Safari Private Browsing Mode in iOS 15 on iPhone

Sep. 13, 2021

With a revamped user interface and some confusing tweaks that have already triggered controversy, Safari in iOS 15, just like itsmacOS counterpart, is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. As is usually the case after a complete overhaul, many things have changed in the stock web browser, and that includes the option to switch on private browsing. So after upgrading toiOS 15, if you are wondering where Safari’s incognito mode has gone or whether Apple has scrapped it, you have come to the right place. That said, let’s look at a couple of ways to enable Safari private browsing mode in iOS 15 on iPhone.

For those unfamiliar, private browsing mode is like a security cover that shields your search history. When it’s enabled, Safari doesn’t store information on the pages you visit, yourAutoFilldata, and your search history after you close a tab. So when you wish to keep your search history under wraps and browse anonymously, incognito mode comes into play. So without further ado, have a look at the two methods to enable private browsing mode in Safari.

At any time, if you want to disable the Private Browsing Mode in Safari on your iPhone, long-press the tabs icon andtap on X Tabsfrom your custom Safari tab group (if you have created it) or a new tab.

Use Safari Private Browsing Mode to Shield Your Browsing History

So that’s how you can switch to the Private Browsing mode in the new Safari browser. Now, every time something new comes along, it takes a while for users to get used to it. So I’m pretty sure once you have spent a few days with the revamped Safari browser, you may find it more convenient to use than its predecessor. In the backdrop of the raging controversy, Apple has recently added an option tochange the Safari address bar designfrom the settings in iOS 15 andiPadOS 15. So if you don’t like the placement of the address bar at the bottom, you can move it at the top to get back the classic design. And if you are yet to familiarize yourself with tab groups, check out our detailed guide onhow to use tab groups in the Safari browser on iOS 15. As always, do share your feedback with us via the comments section below.

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.