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    Finally! Ad-Blocking and Anti-Tracking Apps for Apple Devices

    In what is a first for users of iPhones and iPads, those annoying Internet ads and tracking activities that invade privacy can now be a thing of the past. It’s all because Apple’s new iOS 9 operating system allows for installation of third-party apps that block ads and tracking – unlike previous versions of iOS. I have three ad-blocking apps for you iPhone users to consider: Purify Blocker uses the tagline “browse in peace” and promises no ads and no tracking. Purify Blocker’s developer says users can expect to browse up to two times faster than normal while reducing data consumption by half. Purify Blocker also makes for a less-cluttered screen.…