DuckDuckGo is now releasing its web browsing app for Mac users as an open beta test (DuckDuckGo for Mac). This means Mac users can now try out the browser's privacy features
DuckDuckGo is known for its emphasis on privacy. So the new Mac app promises 100% private browsing ,profiling user.
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As you might expect, the default search engine is DuckDuckGo.
The DuckDuckGo for Mac browsing app is advertised as an alternative to the “incognito” features found in other browsers, which do not adequately protect against tracking.
The app is easy to use and allows users to quickly make the necessary settings, while there are advanced protection pre-configured and enabled by default.
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DuckDuckGo for Mac beta: What's new?
DuckDuckGo for Mac is in its early stages. The stable version of the DuckDuckGo browser may still be a long way off. However, it now comes with a lot of new features.
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Let's look at some of them:
- “Duck Player” is one of the most interesting features. It is a built-in YouTube player that prevents the platform from creating a user profile for advertising. Its goal is to keep targeted ads. This system is optional and users can switch between regular YouTube and Duck Player, depending on their needs.
- Another important feature is the integration of the Bitwarden open-source password management solution into the browser.
- The newest version of the browser features DuckDuckGo Email Protection as a built-in feature and improved automatic handling of pop-up cookies .
- DuckDuckGo for Mac is compatible with the 1Password universal autofill feature and the browser's native management password solution
- Version 0.30 of the app no longer leaves blank space in place of blocked ads.
Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com
