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Best iPhone web browsers you never tried

Best iPhone web browsers you never tried

Third-party alternatives offer unique features that could come in handy.

Lewis Wallace
November 30, 2024

I use Apple’s Safari web browser on my iPhone almost exclusively. I’m particularly fond of the new Hide Distracting Items feature, which lets me make annoying ads and other detritus go “poof.” So satisfying!

Still, other iOS web browsers offer some very specific advantages that might be perfect for your needs. See our roundup of the best alternative iPhone web browsers to see what you’re missing.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Today is National Unsubscribe Day, so we put together some resources to help you get a handle on unwanted email and paid subscriptions. (I know you’d never use those on a Cult of Mac email sub, right? 😬)
A new AirTag feature lets you share the location of a lost item with other people, including airlines. Could this mean the end of lost luggage? Of course not, but it’s a helpful tool for travelers.
The latest rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Air (assuming Apple calls it that) should get your imagination racing.
Almost all the best Black Friday deals on Apple gear are still going strong. Maybe it’s a Cyber Monday thing.
And finally, Cult of Mac Deals is getting into the savings action with price drops on two of our hottest-selling lifetime subscriptions: all-in-one AI tool 1minAI and language-learning app Babbel. (We’ve also got a refurbished Apple Watch Series 8 for just $219.99 that comes with both the banned blood-oxygen monitor and cellular capabilities.)

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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Feature story

The best web browsers to try on iPhone

What exactly do you need your iOS web browser to do? Specialized alternatives you may not have heard of can offer diverse benefits.

How-tos

How to share your AirTag location with an airline to find lost luggage

Learn how to use Apple's Share Item Location feature on AirTag to securely track lost luggage and provide airlines with its exact position.

How to choose the right iPad for you

Shopping for an iPad can be overwhelming. Apple sells six models, in a wide range of sizes and capabilities. Which iPad should you get?

How to use Water Lock on Apple Watch [Pro Tip]

If your Apple Watch feels like it’s not responding to your taps, you’ve probably left it in Water Lock mode.

Use Apple Music Sing to throw your own karaoke party

Apple Music has a karaoke mode for people who love to sing along as they listen. Apple Music Sing lets you turn down the lyrics.

News

iPhone 17 Pro could feature major design changes

Apple's 2025 iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could give up on titanium and reduce the amount of glass on the back panel.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

iOS 18.2 won’t launch as soon as hoped

Stay informed about the iOS 18.2 release date. Learn about the new features and the timeline leading up to Apple's latest operating system.

Try not to start crying during Apple's new holiday ad

Apple's new ad for Christmas highlighting AirPods as hearing aids is a genuine tearjerker.

Celebrate National Unsubscribe Day the right way

Find out how to unsubscribe from unwanted emails and paid subscriptions.

Why Apple won't make a TV

Despite years of rumors, Apple remains hesitant to enter the television set market because of the challenges it would face making a profit.

Holiday-shop with Apple Pay to help fight AIDS

Automatic $5 Apple Pay donations support The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria November 29 through December 8.

Deals

Apple Black Friday deals: iPads, AirPods, Apple Watch and more [Still live]

Whether you're shopping for AirPods, iPhones, Apple Watches, or iPads, there are some amazing Apple Black Friday deals to be had.

Plus, handpicked BF/Cyber Monday deals from Cult of Mac writers:

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CdkeySales Black Friday Sale: Find huge savings on Windows 11 Pro

In the Black Friday Microsoft sale going on at CdkeySales.com, you can save big on software like Windows 11 Pro.

An AirTag won't fit in your wallet, but this $27 tracker will

MagTag functions similarly to AirTag, but the wallet tracker's credit card-size design is a massive improvement for sliding into tight slots.

Plus, more hardware from Cult of Mac Deals:

Turn selfies into glamour shots with this AI headshot generator

Easily create the glamorous headshots you desire. All you need is a few selfies and a subscription to InstaGlam.ai AI headshot generator.

Plus, more software and services from Cult of Mac Deals:

Reviews

Get Studio Display specs without paying Apple prices [Review] ★★★★☆

The Asus ProArt 5K PA27JCV is the new 5K desktop monitor that's only half the price of Apple's own Studio Display.

3 reasons to watch WWII epic ‘Blitz’ on Apple TV+

Ready for a cinematic experience that transports you to the heart of London during one of its darkest hours? Watch “Blitz,” a surprisingly moving period piece on Apple TV+.

Setups

Cool peripherals up M4 Mac mini's game even more

In this setup, great gaming peripherals from makers HyperX and Corsair up the user's game considerably.

My go-to Beats headphones are a Black Friday steal

The Beats Studio Pro Black Friday sale at Best Buy is one of the best prices you're likely to see this holiday season.