🛠️ Apple Debuts New 'Distraction Control' Feature For Safari

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Summary:

1. Feature Introduction:

  • Apple rolls out “Distraction Control” in iOS 18 beta 5 for Safari, allowing users to block distracting elements like sign-in popups and autoplay videos.
  • Accessible via the Page Menu, users can manually select which elements to hide.

2. Functionality:

  • The hidden items will stay hidden through page refreshes unless they change.
  • This feature is not an ad blocker; hidden ads will reappear upon page reload.

3. Limitations and Control:

  • Distraction Control won’t permanently remove ads or elements that frequently change.
  • Users can unhide items through the Page Menu interface.

Read more at: 9to5mac.com