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System-level ad-blocking comes to Android
Original: System-level ad-blocking in Android
A detailed write-up by Kevin Boone explains how to block ads at the system level on Android, without relying on per-app browser extensions or ad-blocking apps. The approach works across all apps and browsers, which has drawn attention among users frustrated with mobile advertising and tracking. Readers on Hacker News are discussing the technical trade-offs, including setup complexity and possible breakage of some apps or services that depend on ads.
Why now: Growing frustration with intrusive mobile ads has renewed interest in device-wide blocking methods
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- System-level ad-blocking in Android · birdculture · 70
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