There are a number of new features in iOS 15 that may divide iPhone consumers. While certain features can be really useful, others could seem a bit contentious. The Safari browser has also undergone alterations, allowing for a revamp. While the new tab arrangement and Safari extensions appear to be helpful updates, some of them may not exactly make folks pleased. Examples of this include the options for website tinting and the positioning of the URL address bar at the bottom of the interface. Apple decided to give consumers greater power after receiving complaints from all corners, so we may now opt to keep the ones we like. Continue reading if you’d prefer to ignore features like webpage tinting.
How to Disable/Enable Website Tinting on iPhone, iPad
Before we walk you through the simple procedures to take, let’s first define what website tinting is. To quickly jump to the part you wish to read, use the table of contents.
What is Website Tinting in Safari on iOS 15, iPadOS 15?
The revamp of Safari has resulted in the addition of website tinting, which modifies the tabs, navigation button areas, and bookmarks’ colour schemes based on the colours of the page you are searching. This creates an engaging browsing experience. Just to be clear, the feature is only accessible on iOS 15 and iPadOS-compatible devices.
Take a peek at the screenshot below to get a better idea. This is how the website’s tinting feature appears when it is customised to Beebom.com’s colour scheme.
Website Tinting is Not New on iOS!
For those who are unaware, webpage tinting is not a recent iOS function. This option was hidden deep under the Accessibility setting in earlier iterations of the iOS operating system. Even though it was called Show Color in Tab Bar, it served the same purpose as the newly introduced Allow Website Tinting.
Although this feature tries to create a unique and immersive browsing experience each time, many users find it to be less user-friendly and believe that it messes things up. Although I don’t view website tinting in that manner, I oppose making it the default choice as well. Here is how to choose or deselect it since it is an optional feature.
Disable Website Tinting in Safari on iOS 15, iPadOS 15
1. Open the Settings application on your iPad or iPhone.
2. Next, select Safari by scrolling down.
3. Disable the toggle next to the Allow Website Tinting option in the Tabs section. Please be aware that the option will by default be disabled. You must turn off the Show Color in Tab Bartoggle on iPadOS 15.
That’s pretty much it. When this feature is turned off, Safari’s UI will always display the top bar in the default grey colour, regardless of the page you’re visiting.
Turn Off/On Safari Website Tinting on iPhone, iPad with Ease
This is all about customising the new Safari to your preferences. If you decide you want to use the Safari browser’s website tinting option once more, you can always go to Settings, take the steps listed above, and then simply toggle the feature back on. The fact that Apple has given us the freedom to select the features we want to use is a welcome change of pace.
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