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I fucking love ublock origin. It really pains me that I cannot use it on my ipad.
Try using Safari and an extension called βAdGuardβ
Itβs not the exact same, but itβs better than nothing.
AdGuard works well. Can recommend.
Is Firefox not available for iPad? Cuz if it is you can install Ublock Origin on Firefox Mobile, too
Apple has some insane policy where every browser on their mobile devices (iPhone and iPad) must run Safari's Webkit browser engine. So even though desktop and Android Firefox runs Quantum (including Mac OS), it's actually running Safari Webkit on iOS devices. The Safari Webkit engine doesn't have the option of running add-ons, much like your Safari browser.
Feel a little violated? I would feel that way, too. It's just one of the many fabulous ways Apple decides which angles of freedom you're allowed to have. If you don't want this, vote with your wallet on your next device. Money is the only motivating factor for Apple, it seems like.
I wonder how browsers like Orion work on IOS. You can install FF extensions like uBO and Privacy Badger on Orion.
Oh wow I had no idea! That's crazy! If only our legislators could recognize monopolies in tech like that. The inability to install your own desired browser without Apple seems like they have a monopoly on iOS browsers...
Thank you so much for bringing Orion to my attention! I have installed a few Firefox extensions to test it out. π
While I agree that forcing an engine is really terrible, as a browser dev you do get the ability to do things with the web view. So in theory your browser could support addons. I think. Also isn't the EU kinda talking about this? Or am I misremembering
Yeah i might buy an android tablet if my ipad breaks.