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Comment Re:They're extensions (Score 0) 161

> Are you really complaining that you won't be able to block ads in those crappy free apps

No because on my Android I AM able to block them. First, there is a hosts file with ad server blocking. Second, most apps that require no internet permission are blocked in my firewall. If it does need internet I can block the Google ads services activity with Lucky Patcher, or have it patch the app itself to remove ads. Xprivacy can block some calls that threaten my privacy and allow ads to be personalized. Very few ads survive all that combined.

Comment Re:They're extensions (Score 2) 161

Yes, and indeed ONLY to Safari. iAds in apps are not affected.

I prefer the rooted Android solution where ads are blocked in the hosts file. They are blocked then for ALL apps, not only the browser (and disabeling the Google add service with Lucky Patcher kills the remaining few).

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