Has Apple stopped using Safari as its browser of choice? I ask because it is always freezing and reloading on my iPad (9th generation). Is there a better browser for Apple products?
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Original Title: Apple & Safari
iPad, iPadOS 26
Re: "Safari freezing and reloading on iPad 9th generation"
There are various possible causes / solutions possible. Three suggestions below may help find the cause.
(1) If you haven't already: Wondering whether updating to iPadOS 26.0.1 may help:
About iPadOS 26 Updates - Apple Support
Eg: says:
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad"
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(2) If you have third-party (non-Apple) apps installed: There may be interference issues with your Apple apps.
✽ Unnecessary apps like ad-blockers, virus checkers, cleaners and the like (even VPN) often cause issues.
If installed, you can try turning them off (or use uninstallers from their developers) to see if that helps.
✽ Out-of-date browser extensions can also cause issues ... turn off / uninstall / or update if possible.
✽ Ensure no excessive amounts of blocked contacts have accrued from a third-party app.
✽ Any third-party apps you find necessary may need updating in order to remain compatible, and not cause issues:
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(3) Apple support have a trouble-shooting article online (link below) that may be helpful:
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Re: "Is there a better browser for Apple products?"
Sorry, I don't know ... different people like different browsers ... if you don't get Safari working normally again, you may want to try one other browser at a time to find what suits you.
Re: "Safari freezing and reloading on iPad 9th generation"
There are various possible causes / solutions possible. Three suggestions below may help find the cause.
(1) If you haven't already: Wondering whether updating to iPadOS 26.0.1 may help:
About iPadOS 26 Updates - Apple Support
Eg: says:
"This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad"
__________________________________________
(2) If you have third-party (non-Apple) apps installed: There may be interference issues with your Apple apps.
✽ Unnecessary apps like ad-blockers, virus checkers, cleaners and the like (even VPN) often cause issues.
If installed, you can try turning them off (or use uninstallers from their developers) to see if that helps.
✽ Out-of-date browser extensions can also cause issues ... turn off / uninstall / or update if possible.
✽ Ensure no excessive amounts of blocked contacts have accrued from a third-party app.
✽ Any third-party apps you find necessary may need updating in order to remain compatible, and not cause issues:
__________________________________________
(3) Apple support have a trouble-shooting article online (link below) that may be helpful:
____________________________________________
Re: "Is there a better browser for Apple products?"
Sorry, I don't know ... different people like different browsers ... if you don't get Safari working normally again, you may want to try one other browser at a time to find what suits you.
Safari freezing and reloading on iPad 9th generation
