Chapter 27. Viewing Web Pages

Browsing the Internet is easy on a desktop or laptop computer, but on most mobile phones, finding and viewing different websites can be an exercise in frustration. Many mobile phones can't display actual web pages; instead, they display simplified pages designed for small mobile phone screens.

Fortunately, the iPhone is different. Not only can you view web pages exactly as they appear on a regular computer, but you can easily select links simply by tapping them with your fingertip. On your iPhone, you'll find that web browsing can be just as easy and fun as it is on a full-size computer.

Note

The version of Safari on your iPhone can't display Flash animations on websites. If you visit a website that uses Flash, you'll ...

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