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The iOS 9 Content Blocker thread
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The developer could create the ability via the Safari share sheet. Click on an ad, and the share sheet for the app comes up. Click on the app and then you are offered certain options as to how to handle video, text, fonts, ads etc. And depending on which option you chose, it would then send the new rule to the correct section of the app.
In regards to the aforementioned, users need to be able to back up their custom rules. A developer can create the in app option to save the app rule package to the computer, Dropbox, OneDrive, GoogleDrive for safe keeping. Automatic backup of custom rules. That way, if a user needs to reinstall the app, he or she can easily input the custom user rules list into the app.
I just sent this feature request to the AdMop and Silentium devs. Maybe they can implement it?
Thanks for sharing!
Yes. Mentioned I saw your post on the forum and copied it verbatim.Make sure to give me credit for these ideas.
Make sure to give me credit for these ideas.
Do you think any apps have any plans to allow other applications like @tweetbot to use blocking in their apps?
I am positive more apps will be following suit. It is just a matter of time.
That would interfere with the ability to open links. If the ad isn't already blocked then the blocker doesn't recognize it as an ad - it's just another link. It would be very difficult to train the blocker to differentiate between unblocked ads and valid links - if it detects an unblocked ad then it may as well block it to begin with. What's to keep the share sheet from coming up when you tap a valid link in Google or at Apple.com?
To be honest, I wouldn't want such a feature.
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Has anyone tried/reviewed Adblock - Mobile by Betafish Inc?
I use their adblocker on my desktop so I tried them. No complaints yet, and it's free!
I use their adblocker on my desktop so I tried them. No complaints yet, and it's free!
Here is the review.. thanks to BasicGreatGuy
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-9-content-blockers-mini-reviews.1918483/page-6#post-132
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-9-content-blockers-mini-reviews.1918483/page-6#post-132
ABP is now available. This is the one by Eyeo that gives you a choice to shut off acceptable ads.
Adblock Plus (ABP) by Eyeo
https://appsto.re/us/8A1u9.i
Adblock Plus (ABP) by Eyeo
https://appsto.re/us/8A1u9.i
Tested it now: it is what i expected, it is SH*T.
Even with 'acceptable ads' disabled, it shows ads!!!!!!!!
people, dont use this. this company is evil and don't deserve our support.
If you want the best free adblocker try AdBlock Fast.
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1032930802
Not trying to totally hijack this thread, but what do you use for desktop Safari?
Tried ABP and found it to be good as far as ad-blocking is concerned. It's slower than other blockers, though. Especially the slower scrolling speed (iPad Air) on heavy sites is annoying. I'm using Adamant now, which is among the fastest and most thorough blockers I tested. I download it when it was free with IAP. Now that it costs money, it seems I have been grandfathered into the full version.
uBlock, because safari lacks better options in the official store.
Yeah, I'd say uBlock Origin, but that's not supported in Safari so probably uBlock then...
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Adblock Plus official content blocker is out!
https://twitter.com/adblockplus/status/649173022025379840
https://itunes.apple.com/app/adblock-plus-abp/id1028871868
Tested on one ad riddled trash site.
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AFTER
Crystal:
AdblockerPlus: (came out cleaner, but a hair more data)
https://twitter.com/adblockplus/status/649173022025379840
https://itunes.apple.com/app/adblock-plus-abp/id1028871868
Tested on one ad riddled trash site.
BEFORE
AFTER
Crystal:
AdblockerPlus: (came out cleaner, but a hair more data)
Your hyperbole needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
The message board overexcitement score applies...
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21+: well-seasoned
11-20: take with a pinch of salt
Less than 10: call your salt dealer immediately
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I want to make a sugestion to BasicGreatGuy:
In your next reviews, add the amount of downloaded data to the review.
This way we can see which blocker is blocking more data. Thx
In your next reviews, add the amount of downloaded data to the review.
This way we can see which blocker is blocking more data. Thx