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Do those apps that are only ad-supported, and don’t let you pay to remove the ads get on your wick? Do you wish you could browse the web ad-free on your Android device? Adblock Plus to the rescue — nuke all ads without rooting with this free app.
The venerable Adblock Plus has finally made it to Android, and is available right now on Google Play. It apparently sits in the background filtering out ads using the standard Adblock Plus rule set. Setup is relatively simple, although truth be told, you really need a rooted device to get the most out of it; maybe this is yet another reason to root stock Android?
On rooted devices it’ll filter all ads on any connection, but on non-rooted Android-3.1-and-higher devices it’ll only filter ads on Wi-Fi. For devices sporting 3.0 and lower, you’ll have to set it up as a proxy server to see the magic happen.
Still, considering how wildly popular Adblock Plus is on the desktop, it’s a welcome addition to Android for sure. Bear in mind though, folks, that when you block ads you take away the revenue stream that allows free apps and websites to survive, so watch what you block — you might just kill off that killer app or two. [Adblock Plus via TNW]
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“Bear in mind though, folks, that when you block ads you take away the revenue stream that allows free apps and websites to survive, so watch what you block” – here is an article about an ad blocker, please note that using it on this site will prevent us from bringing you stories about add blockers.
It’s always a catch 22 situation for Tech websites, they have to cover AdBlocckers, but also would rather you don’t use them on their site. Personally I allow ads on websites I like a lot, though I rarely click on them. Not sure if Giz is paid by views or clickthrough.
Ironic, I know, but at least you know we’re not biased in our coverage.
Indeed. I also note you haven’t to your invitation for Friday yet. Likewise Chris and Kat. Should we just assume you aren’t coming?
Did you receive your Nexus 4 yet Darrell? It’s price is temping me…
And yes I just misspelled your name #stillmissingeditbutton
Yes I did, it is an excellent combo of hardware and software. also you didn’t spell it wrong (unless you subsequently edited the post).
Damn #Fail is more appropriate then, I swear I forgot to put double r.
Anyway,I never owned a android phone before but I’m very tempted because it’s half the price of an iPhone 5 and it’s made by LG
I’m only worried about running out of space though as I take up 32gb+ on my iPhone 4 with music, apps, photos and videos.
Google has cloud services that will take the weight off.
Cool, thanks for the info! When this thing gets back in stock il be able to pick one up hopefully
I haven’t received an invite to anything on Friday? Unfortunately I’ve got plans already, but thanks anyway.
My Apologies, it wasn’t me who did the invites and you seem to have been missed off. I shall be speaking to the miscreant involved and present him to you for punishment.
I’m going to try to make the G+ app take the blame, but I should really have checked that there were 60 invitees to correspond to 60 in the circle!
D’oh!
Friday I’m moving house, so I’m afraid you’ll have to count me out.
If you need a stiff drink afterwards (and from personal experience you will) let me know and I’ll tell you where to find us.
Of course we’ll have buy your drinks for you, because after all the hassle and costs involved with moving, you will be skint!
Glad you finally found somewhere, just before Christmas too.
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Fun though it would be, I’m many many miles away on Friday. Maybe next time though.
We are planning another pre-christmas.
Pre-Christmas?! I already cba with Christmas itself and you’re planning a pre-event! Will there be a pre-Pre-Christmas meet-up too?
The Pre-Pre Xmas is on Friday, I figure some or all of us will be off before Xmas and free to get drunk on a weekday.
I may well be! I think I finish on 11th Dec… Just not sure where I’ll be yet.
No doubt this will be a major topic of discussion on Friday.
The only mobile site I have browsed where I really felt I needed Adblock Plus is Gizmodo. Every time you go to a page, a full screen ad appears and you have to press a tiny x to get rid of it. Extremely annoying.
In fact, I don’t even use the mobile site anymore – it’s that annoying.
Same here. Some times, there wasn’t even a cross the remove the ad (I think it was a Virgin Media one). I have ended up going elsewhere to get my tech gratification when away from my pc
I concur! Is there anyway to force the site to use the classic version? I click the link to view it in classic, but when I come back it defaults to mobile again.
I’m assuming you’re using android based on your avatar – so you’ve got a couple of options but the easiest is to use the Chrome browser which has a feature to request desktop site (just hit the menu button) – which works just fine on giz
If you can’t get chrome (think it only works on 4.0 and above) or you prefer the stock browser then open your browser, enter about:debug into the address bar, then hit the “Go” button (don’t tap the search/URL suggestion that comes up). It wont do anything but if you hit the Menu key, choose the “More” option, then select Settings you’ll see a “UAString” option. Click that, then choose desktop.
Sorry guys; I know the mobile site leaves a lot to be desired — your comments have been passed on, believe me.
Ah, it’s okay. I mean it does mostly of what is required of it. The tea and coffee making facilities however leave a lot to be desired
Yep, I have Ad Muncher on my pooter.
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Sometimes it launches at startup, sometimes it doesn’t but often the first sign it hasn’t started is when I visit Giz and my eyes are assaulted by all sorts of shite (I mean apart from some of the articles
I have just disabled adblocker for GizUK. Let’s see how it goes… Has been a long time since I’ve switched it off, its one of the first addons I install when setting up my browser.
Seriously? How do people think these “free” apps get paid for? I don’t mind seeing a few adverts if it means getting to road-test an app for free. Does it really hurt people THAT much to see an advert? – AdBlock is already taking revenue away from websites and now is extending its pompous b/s to Android – sad times indeed
Very true, it’s easy to forget that websites cost money to run. I only use adblock to block ads that cause lockups and major slowing down of my PC, which to be fair isn’t many.
But most of the free app’s I wouldn’t actually mind paying for, its just that they don’t provide a ‘paid’ version.
WTF?! They’ve blocked Google Plus at my work for ‘Software Downloads’… It downloads things on phones, not the PC. And I don’t see Apple’s App Store being blocked, grrrr.
I try to not use an adblocker and sites I like, Gizmodo really does take the piss though. I hate how invasive pop ups are. You wouldn’t buy a newspaper if they found a way to slap you around the face with an ad when you turned the page.
Pop up ads are why blade runner style sex bots will never take off.
There’s a time and a place where you really don’t need to see an “enlargement” advert.