One of the nicest things about Apple software, at least in theory, is its uncluttered design. That’s why many users (myself included) were annoyed when Safari’s Compact Tabs feature was dropped in macOS 26 or iPadOS 26. It was a great way to neaten up your browser bar, and people have been complaining about the missing feature ever since.
Happily, the complainers now have something to look forward to, as the upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 releases will bring back the Compact Tab option, according to MacRumors. Their reporting shows a screenshot of the Safari settings on macOS, with “Separate” and “Compact” tab style both on offer.
Why I love Compact Tabs
Here’s why I’m jazzed about this feature’s return: Your browser’s tab bar, by default, sits right below the main toolbar (which contains your address bar as well as forward/back buttons and new tab buttons). Compact Tabs moves the tabs
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