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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 10:52 PM
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I've just installed Peace, blimey what a difference, definitely worth the couple of quid.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/peac...031035630?mt=8
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 09:50 AM
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Oh you paid for it, it was free on Chrome, Firefox and Android
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 10:08 AM
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Oh you paid for it, it was free on Chrome, Firefox and Android
You're running an iOS app on Android? That's clever.

Yes I paid for it, there are free versions for iOS that are not using the Ghostery database - it's not free - if you think people work as well when they're not paid then you need to have a word with yourself. They could get a wage by gathering your private data and selling it, but that only works on Android or by advertising... on a product that blocks advertising!

I use Ghostery on Safari and it's free, but they do ask if they can sell your data, something they can't do on iOS as your privacy is protected by the OS... unlike Android where you pay for the product with your private data.

Remember, if you're not paying for the product, you are the product.

https://www.ghostery.com/en/
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Originally Posted by JackClark
I've just installed Peace, blimey what a difference, definitely worth the couple of quid.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/peac...031035630?mt=8

Just installed it too. Hopefully it'll speed things up a bit.
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Originally Posted by JackClark
You're running an iOS app on Android? That's clever.

Yes I paid for it, there are free versions for iOS that are not using the Ghostery database - it's not free - if you think people work as well when they're not paid then you need to have a word with yourself. They could get a wage by gathering your private data and selling it, but that only works on Android or by advertising... on a product that blocks advertising!

I use Ghostery on Safari and it's free, but they do ask if they can sell your data, something they can't do on iOS as your privacy is protected by the OS... unlike Android where you pay for the product with your private data.

Remember, if you're not paying for the product, you are the product.

https://www.ghostery.com/en/
Its an Ad blocker, my data is locked down with Privacy so nothing get sent from my phone unless I allow it, suspect many do the same.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Rescue Dude
Just installed it too. Hopefully it'll speed things up a bit.
Of course I'm used to it already but turning it off on my Local Newspaper site is shocking.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by andy97
Its an Ad blocker, my data is locked down with Privacy so nothing get sent from my phone unless I allow it, suspect many do the same.
Why it took us so long to match Apple on privacy – a Google exec explains

http://www.theguardian.com/technolog...curity-app-ops

And that's for an unreleased version of Android that has yet to prove it's worth.
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The best selling adblock app 'peace' made by ghostery.com has been pulled by the creator.

One suspects foul play either by apple and/ or advertising companies, with its success, it would be damaging reputations and loss of cheap revenue.!

Expect more adblockers dissappear over the coming weeks from apple store

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A quick search would give you the reason, if you need a refund just do this http://www.imore.com/how-to-get-refund-itunes-app-store

Here's the reason https://www.ghostery.com/en/articles...pp-experiment/ mostly bull**** but hey.

Here's another blocker, I'll get a refund and stick with this one untill another Ghostery supported version comes out. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/puri...030156203?mt=8
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Originally Posted by JackClark
A quick search would give you the reason, if you need a refund just do this http://www.imore.com/how-to-get-refund-itunes-app-store

Here's the reason https://www.ghostery.com/en/articles...pp-experiment/ mostly bull**** but hey.

Here's another blocker, I'll get a refund and stick with this one untill another Ghostery supported version comes out. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/puri...030156203?mt=8
I suspect he has been lent on, apple have generally been more aggressive by just removing apps they didn't like citing terms and conditions bull. Slightly more subtle this time, but not much
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by andy97
I suspect he has been lent on, apple have generally been more aggressive by just removing apps they didn't like citing terms and conditions bull. Slightly more subtle this time, but not much
There was no Apple involvement, I've posted the reasons and they're shady enough without Apple being involved.
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Very strange.........

Just cancelled my purchase.
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Rescue Dude
Very strange.........

Just cancelled my purchase.
It will carry on working for a good while, obviously no updates. General feeling is that Ghostery rushed into a deal with the developer and now want out, most likely will release their own version.
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Hi Jack

Have look on this

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9605/the-ios-9-review/10

Its worth to read about the performance of the Safari,I've installed Yosemite on my PC and there I rather using good old Chrome like Safari which is pain in **** if ask me

Agree IOS9 has rings few nice touches for newer iPhones and for iPads too,but all in all there is nothing new which I would be excited,my brother have iPhone 5s which seems is great for him

Thanks,Jura
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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There's a pretty big difference between Safari on Yosemite and Safari on El Capitan which is GM now so worth a try.

Split screen and picture in picture video on iPad are fun, pretty much all changes on devices below the 6s are just nice rather than groundbreaking.
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