When will we ever get the option for a custom search engine? (Safari)
When will we ever get the option for a custom search engine? (Safari)
So as you may know, i am a guy mostly focused on privacy. Basically, insead of google i use SearXNG. (Privacy focused search engine) However, when i went to change the default search engine in safari, there was no option to add a custom search engine.
This really pissed me off. So how come Apple allows changing default browsers in the EU, but not search engines?
I’m not saying it’s the right way, but I thought this had been possible for quite some time by using a safari extension like https://apps.apple.com/us/app/customize-search-engine/id6445840140
If you’re looking for a free way to do it. The “Hyperweb” extension lets you.
But this is an imperfect solution as it just redirects, and your search still gets sent to your safari default + it takes longer to load.
IDK use Firefox mobile I guess?
Yeah, Firefox on iOS lets you add custom search engines
Kagi offers a safari plugin which intercepts a search request and sends it to Kagi instead. Works great.
They didn't want to use Kagi though.
It also means someone could make a generalized search redirect safari extension without needing to wait for Apple
Edit: just checked looks like something like it exists
Why not just use firefox?
Safari is just way better integrated in the System and its not like Firefox on iOS is the real firefox. Its webkit with a Firefox skin.
You are privacy focused and use apple? I think I have found your problem.
Some people have to use their stuff for a variety of reasons, don't be a dick about it.
In an Apple community too, no less.
User name almost checks out
So what are the alternatives? Android and even more spying? Degoogled Android and having to log into the website for your bank every time you want to send someone money?
Apple's the devil, but when your alternatives are "Devil Plus" and "Lose access to half the stuff you even need your phone for", I'll stick with the Devil.
What type of problem though? I don't see anything wrong with using an apple product while maintaining my privacy.
Apple isn't any good for privacy. Just as Google, it's a single big company that gets full control over your device. There are many examples of them exploiting it, by hashing your launched apps on Mac to check for malware, for example. Their systems are also known for being a lot more locked down than the rest, meaning getting rid of telemetry is not an easy task. Big companies are not interested in your privacy, they are interested in profit. And the profit they can get by building your profile is a lot more valuable for them than you as a user. That being said, the guy is right, but he is out of line.
There is nothing more privacy focused than iCloud private relay.
The reason I use Safari! So good.
Feels private, I’ve only read their layman explanation of how it works.
What did Apple tell you when you asked? Did you think anyone here knows the answer?
When Apple figures out a way to maximize its profit by extorting those search engines.
Yeah this is unacceptable
I use Arc Browser on iOS you can click search for me and it will peruse the top links to your search query and use an LLM to extract the information you want so you can avoid the cancer that is modern websites plagued with ads and burying the leed.
@prousername@lemmy.ml It is not ideal, but you can use privacy redirect, an extension to change the search engine
Only search engine who pay got into that list.