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The beta iOS 18.4 version brings a multitude of features and new AI tools, but a major change has been spotted by certain users.
Your navigation data can be easily available on safari
Apple has published the beta iOS 18.4 version which brings several fascinating features and new AI tools for iPhone users. However, a minor change but potentially frustrating in Safari was spotted by users.
In the latest update, Safari now automatically displays web history, each time you open a new tab and press the search bar. The change has been spotted for the first time by 9TO5MAC, and for the moment, there does not seem to be a way to deactivate it. The same behavior is observed in Safari on iPados 18.4, while the Mac (MacOS Sequoia 15.4) version does not display recent research in this way.
In addition, even without opening a new tab, pressing the address field on any page reveals recent research. This marks a gap compared to iOS 18.3 and anterior versions, where research history has remained hidden unless it is manually accessible. Although some can find this practical setting, others might see it as an unwanted confidentiality problem.
While some users can find this practical update to quickly revisit previous research, people concerned about confidentiality could see it as a concern. Apple’s decision is logical from the point of view of conviviality, because it allows easier access to previous requests without retyping. However, given the way users often resist such changes, this setting is required to arouse mixed reactions.
For those who give priority to online confidentiality, this change could be more than a simple minor discomfort. Imagine putting your iPhone back on a friend to quickly search for something, only to see your recent research, including something as personal as a medical condition that you are looking for. This lack of discretion could make many users uncomfortable, which raises concerns about the accidental exposure of sensitive information.
Although we know that we can use the private safari navigation mode to prevent searches from being saved, it is a bypass solution rather than a solution.
Apple claims that its confidentiality functionality is a major competitive advantage, which could trigger a debate. With the publication of iOS 18.4 scheduled for April 2025, the company has a lot of time to cancel this modification.
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