The beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 will add a feature to Safari that allows you to block annoying elements such as pop-ups



The developer beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 (Sequoia) released to testers have added a feature called 'Distraction Control' to Safari, which allows users to selectively remove pop-ups such as cookie usage confirmations that appear on websites.

Safari beta lets you selectively block distractions like pop-ups

https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/safari-can-block-distracting-ads-and-other-website-clutter-with-the-latest-ios-18-and-macos-betas-172041678.html



When you visit certain websites, you may see popups asking you to subscribe to articles or consent to the use of cookies. According to users who have tried the developer beta, Distraction Control can selectively remove these popups.

To set it up, just tap 'Hide Distracting Items' in the Safari menu and select which parts of the page you want to hide. This will prevent the specified parts from being displayed the next time you visit the same website.

When you first tap Distraction Control, you'll be notified that 'you cannot permanently remove ads or parts of your content that may change or be updated,' suggesting that you may need to reset it if the website redesigns or otherwise changes.

In addition, it is up to the user to choose which parts of the site to hide, and there is no function to automatically detect parts that are intrusive. Also, it seems that the site will not be hidden without the user's permission.



The public beta version released this time also includes the features that were announced at

WWDC 2024 , such as a 'redesigned reader' and 'the ability to display summaries of companies' business hours, phone numbers, and more.'

In addition, to coincide with the release of the public beta, macOS wallpapers featuring Sequoia National Park have also been released.

Download the New macOS Sequoia Wallpaper & Desktop Pictures 5k!
https://mrmacintosh.com/download-the-new-macos-sequoia-wallpaper-desktop-pictures-5k/



in Software, Posted by log1p_kr