In iOS 7, Safari crashes often, especially with YouTube videos

Since iOS 7 upgrade, Safari crashes on a regular basis. I notice this especially when going to a page with embedded YouTube videos. Sometimes it happens just by going to the page, and if not then almost always when trying to play the video. I have tried rebooting, resetting, turning off iCloud, etc., all to no avail. I have an iPhone 5 and an iPad 2, and this problem occurs on both.


P.S. I updated to iOS 7.0.2, and this problem, which was happening before, still happens.

iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Sep 27, 2013 8:15 PM

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Oct 25, 2013 10:55 PM in response to Extem

I am wondering about that too - the only explanation I can think of is the ongoing rivalry between Apple and Google/Youtube. Does Apple lack the "capacity" - technical or otherwise - to solve the youtube problem? Probably not. So maybe we are all taken hostage in their rivalry...who knows. Either way, a totally frustrating silence from Apple...

Oct 26, 2013 1:03 PM in response to GerbilCoffee

I can only add my voice to those reporting issues with comment enabled pages on the Guardian website.


Since installing iOS 7 on my iPhone 4S, every time that I visit a Guardian page with comments and expand the nested comments, Safari freezes then quits. Every time.


I've also noticed that when multitasking and switching back to Safari, any page I return to has to reload. Something is very wrong.

Oct 26, 2013 9:31 PM in response to diggi

Im also with everyone on this, the Guardian website has been a nightmare since I upgraded to iOS 7, even with 7.0.3. I'm wondering if not having the latest iPad is the reason? Anyone know if there are any other sites that maybe are coded similar to the guardian that has been crashing like mad? Hopefully something gives and it gets sorted as it is getting a bit silly.

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In iOS 7, Safari crashes often, especially with YouTube videos

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