If you geeked out over Apple's iOS 14 home-screen customization update [1], just wait until you see what's in store on iOS 15. While its new features [2] aren't quite as creative as those in iOS 14, there is one small thing you might have missed: Safari. That's right, Apple's new and improved Safari has innovations like a rearranged search bar and easier accessibility to links and bookmarks, but one of the coolest parts is its background image. Similar to your home-screen wallpaper, you can add an image to your Safari's start page that can be synced to all your devices — talk about staying on brand! Choose a picture of your own, or scour these cosy wallpapers for a fall vibe [3]; the choice is yours. If the idea of this new feature intrigues you, we've put together an easy how-to.
How to Change Your Safari Background on Your iPhone
- Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
- Hit the tabs button in the bottom right corner.
- Select the Start Page.
- Scroll down, and tap Edit.
- Turn on the Background Image option, and select a Wallpaper.
- Exit the Edit page once you're done.