Mozilla has finally introduced a built-in ad blocker for Firefox on iOS.

      Firefox has finally matched Brave and Opera by introducing a built-in ad blocker for iOS.

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      iPhone users of Firefox can now enjoy a feature that Android and desktop users have had for some time: an effective method to block ads without needing to find a separate extension. Mozilla has officially launched its Ad Blocker for Firefox on iOS today after a period of testing.

      How the new ad blocker operates on iOS

      This new feature is based on Apple’s WebKit Content Blocker technology and utilizes the EasyList filter, which is a community-curated list that identifies known ad and tracker sources. This allows Firefox to eliminate most third-party ads and trackers before they load, reducing clutter and saving bandwidth in the process. This update is part of Mozilla’s ongoing effort to combat ad-based tracking.

      However, it's important to understand what this feature can and cannot achieve. Ads served directly by a website will still appear, as well as ads within search results. Additionally, Firefox’s sponsored shortcuts on the new tab page will be treated separately, so don't expect them to vanish.

      How to enable Firefox’s ad blocker on iOS?

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      You must activate this feature manually, as Mozilla has kept it off by default. First, navigate to Settings, then Browsing, and select Ad Blocker to enable it, or you can toggle it quickly from the site menu while browsing.

      This ad blocker works in conjunction with Firefox’s existing Enhanced Tracking Protection, providing iOS users with dual layers of privacy tools. It's worth noting that Firefox is somewhat late to this feature, as Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi already have built-in ad blocking in their iOS browsers.

      Firefox 155 update: what else is new?

      This rollout coincides with Firefox 155, which includes several other improvements as well. Mozilla’s AI-assisted browsing feature, Smart Window, is now being rolled out to more users in the U.S., Canada, and France, featuring quicker responses and enhanced tab organization.

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      The Organize Tabs feature has also become smarter. It now recommends better groupings for related tabs and assigns clear descriptive names to each group. The update introduces a visible tracker count in the address bar, along with a range of smaller bug fixes for both desktop and mobile.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

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