Hands-On Apple

Jun 4th 2026

Hands-On Apple 234

Changing Your Default Search Engine

Hosted by Mikah Sargent

Google Alternatives in Safari

New episodes every Thursday.
Category: Help & How To

Tired of Google's AI overviews? This episode breaks down your actual options for search alternatives on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including tips most Apple fans have never tried. See just how easy it is to reclaim your Safari searches with an alternative engine and take back control on your Apple devices.

• How to change Safari’s search engine on iPhone
• Limitations: can’t remove Google everywhere, only in Safari
• Search engine options: Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia explained
• Private browsing: set different search engines for privacy
• Tuning search suggestions and privacy settings in Safari
• Changing your default browser for wider search control

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