New Tabs

[sovereign]

Is it possible to have new tabs open with something other than the search function?

 

[mrgraff]

Is it possible to have new tabs open with something other than the search function?

In Safari?

My new tabs have always either opened blank or with the link that I long-pressed to create as a new tab.

 

[sovereign]

In Safari?

My new tabs have always either opened blank or with the link that I long-pressed to create as a new tab.

Yes, Safari. Hitting the "+" for a new tab opens the keyboard and blank url. Is there a way to set a homepage?

 

[mrgraff]

Yes, Safari. Hitting the "+" for a new tab opens the keyboard and blank url. Is there a way to set a homepage?

No, surprisingly, there isn't.

A workaround (but not exactly):
- Go to the page that you want to use as a homepage.
- Tap the "share" button at the bottom.
- Tap "Add to Home Screen"; give the bookmark a name, tap "add" and a new icon will appear on your device.
- Hide Safari in a folder and use your new icon instead.

Automatically added tabs will be the homepage, unless that page is already open. Unfortunately hitting the "+" still won't... I don't know if any other browsers have homepages or customizable tabs.