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[–] octopus5866@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not even technically sufficient enough to describe why FF is better, but I switched couple years ago and have zero complaints since then. I just like that it is the last truly independent browser out there.

Also, FF on mobile allows extensions, so adblockers in mobile browser 👌

[–] Sev 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just grabbed FF on iOS, how would an adblocker work? UBlock origin doesn’t have a clear install path (if possible at all?)

[–] octopus5866@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Afaik, most of the mobile browsers on iOS are just webkit (aka Safari) with their respective browser skin/UI.

From what I can search though, Firefox Focus on iOS has adblocker built in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337. Not sure if the built-in adblocker is UBO though.

Unfortunately, I'm only an occasional Apple user, so this is the extent of my knowledge. Hope this helps.

[–] Sev 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks anyway, other than an emergency Reddit search I never use safari anyway - websites on mobile are absolutely shocking to use.