Filtr is a new privacy tool that blocks ads in almost every iPhone and Mac app
Filtr has added a feature that blocks ads inside native apps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, extending beyond browser-based ad blocking to cover a wider range of app experiences. The capability is enabled by functionality introduced in Apple's latest software.
Why this matters: Ad blocking used to stop at the browser. Ads inside apps were mostly untouchable, which is exactly where a lot of tracking happens. More ads also means more data collection — who you are, what you do, when you do it. A tool that blocks at the app level cuts that pipeline earlier. The catch is that you are trusting Filtr with significant visibility into your traffic to do it. That trade-off is worth understanding before you install.
Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy
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