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Google Working on Browser for iOS That Would Break Apple's App Store Rules
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if you think they Google or Firefox are going to make this work with older versions you are going to be disappointed.
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you seem to be neglecting the fact thats for OSX not IOS, they are not going to be supporting this on older models
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I'll chime in, prior to reading the whole thread, that this may also mean that hopefully we'll see a proper browser level ad-blocking that doesn't require the use of unknown third party adblocking vpn software that has never been independently audited.
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I use Firefox most of the time on my Windows laptop, and while a part of me would like to see that happen on iOS, a small part of me is apprehensive given the security issues I had over the years with my Windows machines.
I'm not sure whether there are currently any obstacles to other browser engines built directly into iOS.
If an iOS update is required to make it happen, then you're out of luck if your device no longer gets updated. The fact that the initial statement was based on Safari no longer being up to date, which Apple traditionally bundles with iOS, you couldn't use a newer version of Firefox either.
That all of course assumes that using WebKit is somehow hardcoded into iOS. I have no idea.
You have it reversed.
That would be a positive side effect of a real chrome browser (or likely any Chromium based browser).
Been using both Android and iOS for a number of years. Use both today.
I have found that most nay-sayers regarding Android have not used it in years or are just reiterating the rhetoric they hear.
Been wondering for a while why Apple does not put in the effort and make Safari the equal of Chrome and Edge.
Who even uses Google, yes, I am dead serious.
And Microsoft too, but that's more because MS software sucks.
And Microsoft too, but that's more because MS software sucks.
Or to put it another way, it'll be just like it's always been on Macs and Windows pcs....
I think if there's anybody who can make it so you can "sideload" apps and still have great privacy and security it's Apple.
How they go about doing that I don't know.
I agree we can’t expect consumers or developers to keep the competition. They will do what they do. So that really just leaves the government. The question is how well the government understands the situation, the options, and the corresponding consequences.
I think they meant the web browser engine, not the web browser. Or at least, I think that’s what they should have meant, because yes, many people prefer one browser over another, but they don’t care what’s underneath, as long as it does what they want it to do. Like most people like/dislike certain car brands, but unless they’re a car enthusiast or pro, they neither know nor care who makes the engine inside (many times the engine can be made by a different company).
That’s probably very true, but it’s kind of to be expected, in my opinion. Just in general, it takes a long time for a reputation to turn around for everyone, even long after a company’s product has become as good as its competition. Keeping in mind, there are a lot of overzealous enthusiasts out there, so probably for a lot of people, they have given Android a chance on the word of others before, but too early on before it was really up to snuff, and regretted it.
So the process really can’t be too forced. But I’m a believer that if the product is consistently good, the reputation will eventually correct itself.
Is this not a forum to express opinions? What makes your thoughts any more valuable? I announce it because can.