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[–] icedterminal@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Firefox doesn't support extensions on iOS. As it's currently impossible. Due to Apple's restrictions forcing the use of WebKit, this makes Firefox (Gecko) extensions incompatible. Additionally, Apple's own extension system for WebKit is proprietary. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/add-ons-firefox-ios

As far as features go, what can't natively be done is handled with JavaScript injections. As WebKit allows you to do this. Since it's locked down most take advantage of this. Naturally, injecting several functions can slow down the web experience. About the only feature IMO that will matter to most people is the ability to sync content. Such as passwords and browsing history.

[–] Swarfega@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Sorry, I edited my post after doing some research and came across Mozilla's own articles stating the same.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/add-ons-firefox-ios

[–] icedterminal@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Oh. No worries. Lol. Wild timing on that.

If the EU ruling ends up being a thing for the rest of the world out of simplicity, then iOS users are stuck in a shitty situation.