On: Focus by Firefox, a Content Blocker for iOS

[joosters]

...and yet if the content blockers ran in all apps, people would definitely be complaining that Apple was abusing its power. They can't win!

[toyg → joosters]

Yes they can: by allowing app developers to opt-in.

[gfosco → toyg]

If the app uses a 'Safari View Controller' then it works just fine... That is something app developers can opt-in to, and it also provides the fastest browsing experience for users.

[ino → gfosco]

So that's why Twitter web views have ads even with content blockers enabled?

What's holding Twitter back? They've had updates recently.

[anonred → ino]

Safari View Controller can't be branded to fit with Twitter's app design.

[ozmbie → ino]

>What's holding Twitter back?

Their desire for advertising revenue perhaps.

[joosters → toyg]

...then we'd still have users complaining about app developers taking away their freedoms!