window.close() doesn't work on iOS 8 GM seed

Question

I am trying to open new tab via Javascript using window.open(), then using window.close() to close, but it seems window.close() doesn't work in safari( iOS 8 GM seed). Here is the code:

A.html:

<button onclick="window.open('./B.html'); return false;">Open B</button>

B.html:

<button onclick="window.close();">Close</button>

I tried several ways like: setTimeout, window.open() then close, but doesn't help.

Is there any workaround for this situation?

Answer 1

There isn't a workaround.

I added a message in our web pages. 'Please close this window if it does not close automatically.'

There is a forum about this issue. https://devforums.apple.com/message/1044445