Webkit feature flags

Why are numerous webkit feature flags enabled after iphone software update? I dont trust any developer. Dont want them pulling their app performance data from me. If they want access, they can pay me for it. I wont enable any feature flags.

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 2, 2025 02:27 PM

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varjak paw

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Jan 2, 2025 02:52 PM in response to jdeesioux2016

OK. Now, what would you like us, your fellow users, to help you with?

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