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Except for iOS

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I believe that apple restricted other browser makers to using safari mobile as a base. Not sure if that’s true/changed, but I’m too lazy to look it up. So maybe take that with a helping of salt.

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They have.

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Cool, rare instance of my memory not being completely shot 👍

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This is true in America. In the EU, Apple was recently forced to allow third-party browsers. But even in the EU, developing those third-party browsers will take time and money.

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Thanks! I knew about the EU rule, and I’d heard they’re basically maliciously complying?

Also, off topic, funny that you replied to this at probably the exact same time I was reading one of your comments in a different thread. Was a really well thought out comment, and I appreciated your take. 👍

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That is on Apple, unfortunately. Every browser on the App Store is a safari engine with whatever browsers skin on top, essentially.

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I thought they lost the court battle about that and were told that they had to actually allow other engines, but I haven’t heard anything else since then.

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You might be thinking about the EU court battle, and I believe they did finally allow other engines. I also haven’t kept up with it, so that could be outdated information!

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Orion browser on IOS is compatible with firefox AND chrome extensions

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