Re:Apple is not defending browser engine choice
by pndy on Friday June 24, 2022 @09:27AM
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You are of course aware that all these iOS browsers run on WebKit from Apple? Linked post is about that.
Re:Apple is not defending browser engine choice
by isodev on Friday June 24, 2022 @10:51AM
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From a consumer point of view, the engine in use is of no consequence. The engine doesn't make the browser. Otherwise, it would be called "WebKit" and not Safari. Users perceive the browser as a collection of UI, look and feel, integration with services, and other ecosystems - all built on top of the engine. All unrestricted on iOS.
What consumers also expect is for things to work. Reliably. I can't wait for pages to start asking people to download browser X because "opinionated" devs decided they only want to support their favorite brand.
There are plenty of browsers available for iOS. In all the ways that matter to consumers, they can choose a browser and the services associated with it.
All the WebKit haters are so loud and driven in their quest to "liberate" others, while the alternative is just looking for the most optimal ways to monetize their browsing habits. Google is the company US legislators need to beg not to collect personal information so citizens can be safe... which makes them much closer to the "root of all evil".