iPhone safari browser issues

I am a iCloud + user and have private relay turned on on safari. I was able to open webpages and the main pages that needed to take me straight to the app used to work well - but lately I feel that the safari browser is coming up with a lot of errors or just coming up with the standard error message “Safari cannot open this page because the address is invalid”. I have tried every tricks that I’ve tried in the past and turned off private relay and advanced finger printing etc but the issues persist.I don’t know if others have noticed or reported this but I feel Apple needs to seriously look into getting safari browser fixed as when I open the same links using other browsers(Firefox, chrome and edge), it does work . I’m not happy in using other browsers because I like the protection and privacy I get with my safari browser on my iPhone and MacBook but it is getting worse by the day. Both my gadgets are fully updated to the latest software.This query is mostly relating my iPhone but I notice same issues in my MacBook browser too.

Thanks

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 4, 2026 3:00 AM

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Sep 4, 2026 1:56 PM in response to Munchbunch15

If Safari doesn't work as expected on Mac - Apple Support and If Safari isn't loading websites or quits on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support describes the steps to follow for Macs and iPhones respectively.


Those documents are very broad and generic in nature, but I have not known of any failures to fix whatever's wrong by methodically following each step. Don't omit anything.


For a more targeted perspective, read Safari cannot open the page because the address is invalid - Apple Community. Given the number of "helpful" votes one of those four steps is likely to work.

Sep 5, 2026 6:29 PM in response to Munchbunch15

Most if not all websites are designed for the sole purpose of generating revenue, and most of them accomplish that through targeted advertising. The product they sell is you.


As About iCloud Private Relay - Apple Support explains,


"Normally when you browse the web, information contained in your web traffic, such as your DNS records and IP address, can be seen by your network provider and the websites you visit. This information could be used to determine your identity and build a profile of your location and browsing history over time."


That digital model of "you" is assembled packaged and sold whenever you browse the web. You are a particularly attractive target because as a Mac user, you are by definition wealthy. Advertisers pay top dollar to get the attention of wealthy clients. iCloud Relay frustrates those attempts, and protects your privacy to a certain extent. Needless to say, advertisers don't like that. If they determine they are unable to build that digital identity of "you" advertising-dependent websites will obstinately refuse to work because their attempts to exploit you are being thwarted. Hence iCloud Private Relay, and the ability to turn it off — if you don't mind being sold as a product.


Apple Support Communities is one of the very few websites that does depend upon such privacy-intrusive practices to keep it running. You already bought a Mac, so Apple provides it as a truly free service to its customers.

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