Of all the changes introduced in iOS 15, I think it's safe to say that Safari's new look is the most controversial I am one of them

If you haven't tried the iOS 15 beta yet, let me give you the short version Apple is making significant changes to the browser not only in iOS 15, but also in iPadOS 15 and macOS 12 Monterey The goal is to streamline the look of Safari, which on the iPhone means moving the tab bar to the bottom of the screen

There is some method to Apple's apparent madness, as the relocated toolbar is easier to reach when using the iPhone with only one hand, especially if you are holding a phone with a larger screen But as iOS 15's Safari naysayers point out (awkwardly and throatily), the tab bar arrangement takes some getting used to At times it can get in the way of browsing, and it's a pain to access

If you have similar complaints, Apple has heard your cries and decided to do something about it iOS 15 developer beta 6 (soon to be released as a public beta) will offer the option to move the tab bar back to the top of the screen Even if the tab bar is kept in Apple's intended position, the design changes in the beta will still cause the bottom tab bar to appear below the page content

This is not the first time Apple has made adjustments to Safari during the iOS beta process In previous updates, the Share button has returned to the tab bar, making it easier to reload pages Apple also streamlined the search interface, moving the field for entering URLs and search terms closer to the keyboard

Some might see this as a setback for Apple-the mighty tech giant tried to make changes and users rebelled! - But this is how a beta should be In the case of Safari, this means that users who are not comfortable with such a drastic change in the browser's appearance will be asked to revert to the previous layout, and those who are not will see a tab bar at the bottom of the screen The idea is to have them display the tab bar at the bottom of the screen

If you are one of those who would like to revert to the new look of iOS 15 Safari, here is how to move the tab bar to the top of the screen

1 In Safari, tap the "Aa" button on the tab bar to bring up a list of settings

2 Tap "Show Top Address Bar

3 The tab bar will move to the top and everything will be back to normal To move the tab bar back to the bottom of the screen, simply repeat these steps

There is another way to change the position of the tab bar This is done in the Settings application

1 From Settings, scroll down and select Safari

2 On the Safari Settings page, scroll down to Tab Selection and select Single Tab to give Safari a more traditional look

The addition of the option to change the position of the tab bar addresses one of the biggest complaints people had with the iOS 15 beta

So will I revert to the way things used to be? Not exactly Having used iOS 15 since the first developer beta was released, I've grown accustomed to the tab bar being at the bottom of the screen My fingers no longer immediately move to the top of the browser And Apple is right, a streamlined tab browser is easier to operate with one hand if it is at the bottom

Who knew? Sometimes it takes time to get used to a new feature If it still doesn't work, there are settings available for that