Apple has added Distraction Control to the Safari browser, which allows you to hide distracting elements from open web pages, such as pop-up windows with cookie settings.
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The feature debuted in the fifth beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, which were released to developers yesterday. To use it, you need to select the “Hide Distractions” option in the browser menu, and then select the elements that you want to remove from the currently open page. When elements are hidden, they disappear with a smooth animation effect.
When you start working with the function, the browser displays a warning that “hiding distracting elements will not completely remove ads and other frequently updated content,” meaning it cannot be used as an ad blocker. It should also be noted that the function does not support synchronization – all annoying elements of the site will have to be blocked on different devices separately.
In addition to the new, previously unannounced browser feature, the latest beta version of iOS 18 has brought a number of other innovations. In particular, the previously added carousel view of photos in the Photos app has been removed – it confused users and duplicated materials.
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