Web Desk
Aug 06, 2024
iPhone enthusiasts are eager to have the latest iOS update, iOS 18, installed on their devices as the software update is just on the verge of debuting and grabbing headlines.
While Apple has already released four beta versions of iOS 18 with the embodiment of some performance-enhancing features and functionalities, the iOS 18 beta 5 is too set to launch today.
Although previous betas were also embraced with a spate of notable features, the most significant feature of iOS 18 beta 5 is a new feature for Safari called Distraction Control.
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iOS 18 beta 5 features
Distraction control in iPhone will allow users to tailor their browsing experience by blocking specific elements on web pages in a more simplified manner than before. These elements include sign-in popups and other content overlays.
Distraction Control in iOS 18 beta 5
As reported by 9to5Mac, the feature can be activated from the existing Page Menu interface in Safari as Reader and Viewer, with a newly integrated option displayed as "Hide Distracting Items” from where users could enable the new Distraction Control feature on their iPhone.
The next interface will then ask users to choose the distracting ones from all the elements commonly displayed on a webpage.
By manually selecting web page items, users will be able to enjoy a trouble-free browsing experience, free from the hassle of pushing away popups and notifications.
