Edgar Walthert Feb 23

Browsing the internet has become uncannily peacefull thanks to a tip by @angrynerdspodcast

Installing Ghostery on @Vivaldi (also @firefox/Safari/Edge) will not just filter out all trackers and block adds, but also opt out of every cookie banner automatically.

https://ghostery.com

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Show threadErikFeb 23
@eWalthert @angrynerdspodcast @Vivaldi Oh! There is a Safari version as well, thanks!
Show threadEdgar Walthert Feb 23

@letterror So, trying to install Ghostery on my iPhone Mini I’ve got the error, that I’ll need 18.7 to install it.

That lead me do read up about the fact, that #Apple is blocking iOS 18 upgrades for phones that are able to run 26.
So, they pooped their pants with 26 and want to force it on everyone? No thanks, instead I deleted Safari with its known vulnerabilities.

Show threadErikFeb 23
@eWalthert ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ?
Show threadEdgar Walthert Feb 23
@letterror It will drain my battery and push me to buy a new iPhone.
Friends upgraded and it completely overwhelmed their phones and decreased battery life.
Apple made several patches in iOS 18.7 that they don’t make accessible on purpose.
I don’t think, shrugging cuts it ;)
Show threadLuke Dorny Feb 23
@eWalthert @letterror you have me thinking more and more about using a phone with just enough storage and replacing the battery instead of upgrading. I mean, I usually upgrade every 2-5 years. But battery is really important to me.
I wish I was still on iPhone 4S.
Show threadIndra Kupferschmid 💙💛Feb 23
@Luke @eWalthert @letterror That sound so wasteful! 2–5 years. I still have a 4 for you if you want, even with an almost-new battery (replaced with ifixit instructions). The 5/5S/SE is my favourite. I still use them regularly, and a 12 mini (with the same upgrade conundrum as Edgar 🫠)
Show threadEdgar Walthert 
@kupfers @Luke I downloaded the 18.7.5 .ipsw now, not knowing if it would work or if I’m risking losing my data.
(Have backed-up everything but it is officially for the X and 11)
But I also read, that 18.7.5 has bugs and is breaks things. I’ll probably fly without Safari on 18.6.2 until there are more known risks.
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