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Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store

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Re: Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store

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post #9

Firefox for Android also supports extensions, including uBlock Origin: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin...

That's nice, but everybody already knew that and no one cares about Firefox, terrible browser

Re: Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store

#12

I'll be sticking with Firefox, it has extensions and is not owned by an advertising company.

~75% of Mozilla revenue comes from Google. Edge would be a much safer bet if you don't want a browser funded primarily with ad dollars.

Re: Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store

#14
It's like being an unwitting member of a death cult, but your moment of clarity comes when the refreshments table doesn't have blueberry-flavored punch. So you flee... right into the welcoming tentacles of the more appealing death cult next door.

Re: Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store

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post #15

The moment that I see Edge in F-Droid, I will install it. That would require a submission of all of the source code, so I assume this will never happen. I would consider Edge if it showed up in FFUpdater. I don't see it there either.

Ok

Re: Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store

#18

I'll be sticking with Firefox, it has extensions and is not owned by an advertising company.

Technically Mozilla is advertising company, they made a few acquisitions and have usual mission statement on website: "Mozilla is redefining digital advertising..."

But you could argue they can make more money by selling information you upload through Firefox. They have permission to sell EVERYTHING!!!

Re: Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store

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post #15

The moment that I see Edge in F-Droid, I will install it. That would require a submission of all of the source code, so I assume this will never happen. I would consider Edge if it showed up in FFUpdater. I don't see it there either.

Eh, so what's the point of the comment?

Re: Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store

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post #16

how the hell does anyone use a browser on their phone without a bottom address bar (a la firefox)? do i just have tiny hands??

Personally I’ve used a Magsafe Pop Socket style grip for the last 5 years so my thumb naturally hovers over the center of the screen. Ergonomics of phones sucked in general for me as screens got bigger and bigger until I started using it.
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