Whether you are a power user or someone who often has to perform deep research, there is a decent chance you may have wished for a smart tab organizer in Safari at some point or the other. Guess what? Apple has listened to your wish.
In iOS 26, Apple has introduced smart tab organizing tools designed to help you manage and declutter Safari with just a few taps. Using machine learning, Safari now offers the ability to sort and group tabs either by website name or by the title of the page, making it easier than ever to find what you’re looking for.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to use this new tab organizing feature in Safari on iOS 26.
What Is Safari’s New Tab Organizing Feature?
Powered by Apple Intelligence, Safari’s smart tab organizer allows you to arrange your open tabs in a more structured way, grouping similar tabs together for better clarity. You can sort:
- By Title: Alphabetically arranges tabs based on the title of each webpage.
- By Website: Groups tabs from the same domain together, also in alphabetical order.
This is especially useful for researchers, multitaskers, or anyone who tends to open multiple pages from the same website.
How to Access Safari’s Tab Organizing Interface on iPhone and iPad
Using the feature is simple and only takes a few steps:
Step 1. Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 26.
Step 2. Tap the triple-dot icon at the bottom right and select the Tabs icon (two overlapping squares) in the pop-up menu.
Step 3. In the new tab view, tap the three dots located in the top-left corner of the screen.
Step 4. Select “Arrange Tabs By” from the menu that appears.
Step 5. Choose either “Title” or “Website” based on your preference.
Safari will instantly reorganize all your open tabs using the selected sorting method.
Changes in Safari’s Interface in iOS 26/iPadOS 26
Alongside this feature, Apple has slightly revamped Safari’s tab interface:
- The New Tab button has moved to the top of the window.
- The Done button is now also located at the top, streamlining actions in one place.
- You can swipe at the bottom of the screen to switch between tab groups and private browsing tabs.
- Tab-related settings are accessible via the tab count icon at the bottom or the hamburger menu in the top-left.
These interface changes may take some getting used to, but are intended to make Safari more intuitive and efficient.
Wrapping up..!
The addition of Apple Intelligence to Safari in iOS 26 significantly enhances tab management. Whether you’re working on a project, shopping across multiple sites, or catching up on news, organizing tabs by title or website can save you time and reduce visual clutter. As iOS 26 continues to evolve during its beta phase, even more smart features may be introduced, so keep an eye out for updates.
So, time to stay productive and let Apple Intelligence do the heavy lifting when it comes to managing your digital workspace in Safari.
