moving the tabs in safari similar to how they were able to be moved pre IOS 26 update

I recently updated my iPhone 15 pro max with the IOS26 update. I used to be able to move my tabs in safari to any spot simply by holding it and then moving it up wherever. With the IOS26, I am unable to do that. I hold the button on the tab and I get a box that gives you the following choices: Copy link; pin tab; duplicate tab; select tabs; move tab; close tab; close other tab. When I choose the Move tab, I get new tab group and all the saved tabs but not the ability to physically move the chosen the tab to another spot.

Is it possible to move the tabs the way we were able to pre IOS26 ?

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 18, 2025 1:04 PM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2025 5:19 PM

I'm seeing the same on my iPhone and iPad. The workaround is to open the tab view (the 2 interlaced squares icon), to long-press on a tab and to move it.


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moving the tabs in safari similar to how they were able to be moved pre IOS 26 update

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