If you’re an iPhone user who frequently uses the Safari browser, you may have noticed that it doesn’t have the same option as Safari on Mac OS to change your homepage easily. But don’t worry, there are some workarounds that you can try.
One way to set your homepage to Google, for example, is to navigate to the website you want, and then click on the “share” icon. From there, select “add to home screen,” and a link will be created that takes you directly to Google in the Safari app.
Another option is to customize Safari’s homepage by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on “edit.” You can then choose what you want to see on the start screen, such as removing the privacy report or rearranging your iCloud tabs. You can even add a different background image by enabling background images and selecting one of your own photos or using the one provided by Apple.
If you’re interested in blocking ads in Safari, you can install an ad blocker like AdGuard. After downloading and installing AdGuard, you can enable its content blockers in Safari settings by going to the settings app, scrolling down to Safari, and selecting “content blockers.” Once enabled, you can go back to AdGuard to customize other settings, such as blocking other web features like social media widgets and annoying pop-ups.
Alternatively, you can also use the Brave browser, which blocks ads and trackers by default without needing any additional configuration.
Overall, there are several ways to customize your Safari homepage and block ads on your iPhone, depending on your preferences. Try out these methods to see which one works best for you.