# Safari Hidden Tricks for iOS 27

> 21 Safari tricks to boost your browsing with iOS 27
- Title: Safari Hidden Tricks for iOS 27 · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: 21 Safari tricks to boost your browsing with iOS 27 iOS 27 adds AI-powered tab grouping and custom extensions to Safari
- Keywords: safari, ios, ipados, apple, browser, tab groups, custom extensions, apple intelligence, privacy, reader mode, web apps, offline reading
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/how-to/apple-safari-keeps-getting-better-try-hidden-tricks-now-ios-27-is-here
- Author: Lance Whitney
- Published: 2026-09-24T15:41:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: safari, ios, ipados, apple, browser, tab groups, custom extensions, apple intelligence, privacy, reader mode, web apps, offline reading
## Navigate Tab Bar
Swipe left or right on Safari's tab bar to cycle through open tabs
## Customize Tab Bar
Choose top, bottom, or compact layout in Settings > Apps > Safari > Tabs
## Sort Open Tabs
Tap tabs icon, select arrange tabs by title or website to sort open pages
## Organize Tabs into Groups
Group tabs using Safari's tab group feature for better management
## Pin a Tab
Save frequently visited pages to the tabs screen for quick access
## Auto Close Open Tabs
Set tabs to close after one day, week, or month in Settings > Apps > Safari
## Customize Start Page
Edit sections and background for Safari's start page
## Turn Web Page into Web App
Add favorite pages to home screen as web apps
## Create Custom Extensions
Build AI-powered extensions using Safari's new extension tools
## Browse Privately
Use private browsing mode with face id or passcode protection
## Check Privacy Report
See blocked trackers and sites in Safari's privacy report
## Hide Distracting Elements
Remove pop-ups and ads from web pages with iOS 18 features
## Translate Websites
Translate web pages to english, spanish, french, and other languages
## Listen to Web Page
Read web pages aloud with safari's text to speech feature
## View Web Page Highlights
See ai-generated summaries of web pages with highlights feature
## View Compromised Passwords
Check for compromised passwords in apple's password manager
## Edit Suggested Passwords
Change suggested strong passwords for new accounts
## Read Web Page Offline
Save web pages to read later without internet
## Use Reader Mode
Strip ads and formatting to read web pages easily
## Get Website Change Notifications
Receive alerts when website prices or content change
## Key takeaway

iOS 27 adds AI-powered tab grouping and custom extensions to Safari