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iPhone / iPad: How to request desktop version of a website on iOS 9

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Aug 11, 2015, 9:01 AM

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Safari, the default browser in iOS, is doing a respectable job at providing Apple fans with a pretty good web-browsing experience. Though it's relatively feature-less when you put it next to an Android browser, Safari will certainly give each and every one a run for their money in terms of performance and ease of use.

Back when Apple made the jump to iOS 7, Safari was given a facelift, mainly providing a more minimalistic look, removing some of its “buttons”, hiding their actions behind context-based gestures. A good example for this is the “request desktop version” function, which is meant to force your iDevice to load a full version of a website, instead of the often limited mobile one. Said function was hidden a bit too well – here's our guide on where to find it (works for iOS 7 and iOS 8). It seems that Apple has decided to move it yet again in iOS 9 – here's how to find it:

How to request desktop version of a website on iOS 9

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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