I've been using iOS 18.7, and while I was reading an article on a website (Glamour), I navigated back to my Google search results. Suddenly, a pop-up appeared really quickly, and I couldn't catch the full text, but it seemed to be asking if I wanted to save the article as a PDF. I didn't activate reader mode or share anything; the only extension I have is an ad blocker. Does anyone know what might have triggered this?
2 Answers
I've had something similar happen! It's possible that certain sites have scripts that trigger a PDF option if the browser detects you're navigating a lot. Since you've only got an ad blocker, it shouldn't be influencing this. Maybe try clearing your browser's cache to see if that helps.
It sounds like a glitch that might happen with certain browser actions. On iOS, sometimes when you go back from a webpage, if it thinks your previous state permits saving as a PDF, it might briefly show that pop-up. Since you're on iOS 18.7, you might want to look into upgrading if it's a persistent issue, especially since new versions often fix bugs like this. But ensure to check user feedback about any major bugs before upgrading to a new version!
Yeah, I've noticed similar things when toggling between apps. It could just be a hiccup in how iOS handles webpage sessions.
Good idea! Clearing the cache can often resolve these types of issues. Just make sure to save any important tabs before you do!