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Adblocking on phones requires infinitely more hoops to jump through than using a browser adblocker does.

Google's services are incredibly convenient and well made, and you may be assuming people will give up those conveniences. That's a big assumption and I think it wont pan out that way.

mnm17y ago

Based on the number of Windows 10 users, that's a very small percentage of users indeed.

joshfraser7y ago

They don't need to show you ads in their apps. They just use them to collect your data, like where you are every moment of every day and use that data to better target ads.

BartBoch7y ago

Android and Google Search are completely different Google departments. They will fight for the audience as long as they won't directly compete with each other. Board can see this as a widening audience, cementing presence and reaching new markets. It's in the best interest of Google Search and Chrome to push browser apps ahead.

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