Mozilla Adds ad Blocking to Firefox for iOS

I’m a diehard Firefox user — and its new ad blocker rolling out on iOS could finally let me switch from Safari

Firefox’s iOS app comes with a new built-in ad blockerIt stops all kinds of ads, but there are some exceptionsThe move could convince me to finally switch from SafariI’ve been a loyal Firefox user for 20 years now, but that’s only been true for the desktop app. Despite Firefox being one of the best web browsers around, I’ve resolutely stuck with Safari on my iPhone — but a new Firefox feature could finally convince me to make the switch on mobil…

Mozilla adds ad blocking to Firefox for iOS

Firefox for iOS now includes an optional ad blocker, or it will soon. According to Mozilla, the experimental feature "is being introduced to the Firefox user base through a progressive rollout." As such, it might not have turned up for every user just yet. Off by default, the block uses a filter list based on EasyList to block ads before they load. According to the organization, this means that it covers third-party advertising networks, ad-rela…

Firefox for iPhone Now Blocks Ads: How to Use the New Ad-Blocking Tool

The feature is optional, but it won't work for search engine results or Mozilla-powered ads.

Mozilla gradually rolls out an ad-blocker built into Firefox for iOS

Mozilla is rolling out an ad blocker built into Firefox for iOS. It's a move that can help users protect their privacy more, except in some lucrative situations.Firefox for iOS gains ad-blocking featureOnline advertising can be burdensome for web users, and for many years, some elect to use plug-ins like Adblock to cut down on the ads they see. Now, Mozilla is giving users a way to do it on iOS.Introduced on Saturday via a support page, Firefox …