In most any browser on Windows, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, finding an ad-blocking extension is a two-click solution. Yet, the process for properly blocking ads on a phone is exponentially more complicated, and the fact that many websites have their own apps such as Youtube mean that you might have to find an ad-blocking solution for each app on a case-by-case approach. Why is this the case?
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Why is it hard to install extensions on smartphones:
– on Android, the most popular browser is Google Chrome, and Google doesn’t want you to use an ad blocker because Google has an advertisement system that is widely used on the web.
– on iOS, the web browsing experience is not a priority because Apple want you to use native apps to get a fee. Also, on iOS the only browser engine available is the one provided by Apple itself, other companies cannot use their engine even if they are superior in quality and speed (so you’ll prefer the native app).
– Firefox for Android let you install extensions such as ad block. I tried it personally, it’s easy to install.
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