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This article was published on June 26, 2015

Apple

How adblocking apps on iOS 9 will work (if Apple approves them)

June 26, 2015 - 8:51 am

Apple’s upcoming iOS 9 will include support for adblocking apps, thanks to a new API that removes elements from Web views. Developer Chris Aljoudi is making use of the new feature in Purify, an upcoming app that blocks ads on Web pages and YouTube videos.

The clip above shows Purify in action as it prevents various kinds of ads from loading in Safari on a beta version of iOS 9.

Aljoudi, who is the developer behind uBlock, the popular open-source adblocking extension for Google Chrome, says that Purify will launch this fall. However, it’s not yet clear if Apple will actually allow such apps.

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Story by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

Managing Editor

Abhimanyu is TNW's Managing Editor, and is all about personal devices, Asia's tech ecosystem, as well as the intersection of technology and (show all) Abhimanyu is TNW's Managing Editor, and is all about personal devices, Asia's tech ecosystem, as well as the intersection of technology and culture. Hit him up on Twitter, or write in: [email protected].

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