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In iOS 18.4, Safari now displays a list of Recent Searches when you're using the mobile browser. But there's now a setting to turn that off.

iOS 18.4 includes a new Safari feature that puts your searches front and center, showing your recent search history whenever you open up a new Safari tab and tap into the search field.

Explore iOS 18.4 beta’s key features: enhanced performance, refined Settings search, and restored screen recording controls and more.

Update 3/19/25: iOS 18.4 beta 4 has added an option in Safari’s settings to now disable this feature. There’s a ‘Show Recent Searches’ toggle that’s on by default, but you can turn off.