FILTR BLOCKS ADS ACROSS IPHONE AND MAC APPS
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Filtr, an ad blocker for Apple devices, now prevents ads from loading inside apps across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The tool leverages new capabilities in Apple's latest software.
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