Hi there! I understand you'd like to stop NYTimes links from automatically opening in the NYTimes app when you tap them on Safari on your iPad. Is that correct?

To clarify, are the links always opening the app when you click on them in Safari, and you'd prefer they stay in the browser instead? Also, is it only NYTimes links, or do other apps behave the same way?

In the meantime, here are some steps you can try to prevent Safari from launching the NYTimes app automatically:

1. Long press the link instead of tapping: Instead of a quick tap, press and hold the NYTimes link in Safari. A context menu should appear with options. Choose "Open in New Tab" or "Open" rather than letting it jump directly to the app. This bypasses the automatic app trigger.

2. Check Safari settings:
- Go to your iPad’s Settings app.
- Scroll down to Safari.
- Ensure "Block Pop-ups" and "Fraudulent Website Warning" are turned on (this sometimes reduces unwanted app redirects).
- Also, under Safari settings, look at "Siri & Search" options. You may want to disable or limit app suggestions and lookups related to NYTimes, which could influence link behavior.

3. Delete or disable the NYTimes app temporarily: If you uninstall the app, links will open in Safari by default. This is a bit drastic but effective if you don't want the app to open at all.

4. Use "Request Desktop Site": In Safari, tap the "aA" icon in the address bar and select "Request Desktop Site." Sometimes the mobile site triggers app openings more aggressively.

Unfortunately, iOS doesn't provide a direct setting to always open links only in Safari if the app is installed. Long pressing links is often the simplest workaround to choose the browser instead of the app1 6.

Does this help, or would you like me to walk you through any of these steps in more detail?