Comment by mrweasel

7 months ago

You're right, it doesn't negate the question though.

On iOS it is not simple to switch to other search engines on Safari that's not in their list: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38937619

The thing is they can't control the stability of alternative methods on Safari. It's up to Apple.

  • But it is simple of Firefox on iOS, so if that's all you need there are existing browser alternatives

    • It's actually another hoop for users:

      - Safari + Kagi: you just need a default browser and a non-default search

      - Orion + Kagi: you just need a non-default browser and a default search

      - Firefox + Kagi: you need a non-default browser and a non-default search

      It might not look that much difference but in terms of thousands users, any reduction for users' steps to do, it is better.