Disabling in-app "micro" browser

I have limited the types of apps my kids can use on their iPhones. One app I allow is gmail. One app I don't allow at their age is accessing the Internet through a browser like Safari. However, with gmail, if they have an email that has a link to resource/site, my kids can still view that page through in-app browsing feature in gmail (bypassing Safari). I read somewhere this is referred to as a micro-browser. Does anyone know how to disable this sort of web access through apps like gmail?

iPhone XR

Posted on Mar 16, 2022 5:20 PM

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bumbleben0

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Posted on Mar 16, 2022 6:21 PM

In the Gmail app specifically, you can choose which browser opens when links are tapped. Open the sidebar, scroll to the bottom and tap settings, then Default apps. Then choose Safari, which you've restricted at the system level. This might not solve your problem, but I hope this helps!

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