How to close tabs in Safari on iPhone 16 after iOS26 update?

iPhone 16 recently updated to IOS26. Safari used to operate nicely and closing tabs was easy.


where is the simple easy way to close a simple tab ?


and why has it been removed/obscured ?


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Original Title: Ios26 safari close tab

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 28, 2025 1:25 AM

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Sep 28, 2025 1:34 AM in response to Tas Tas

Ok finally found it hidden away in a menu so several clicks late r a simple tab close done.


cannot see the sense in hiding it away, would like apple to provide a real reason for this. Firefox installed, will look to see what other options are out there.


been with apple since the beginning, sold millions of dollars worth, been a hard ware tech and managed an outlet.


cannot understand some of the directions that have occurred since Jobs died.

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