New Default Browser Selection for iPhone Users in EU
New Default Browser Selection for iPhone Users in EU
iPhone users in the EU will need to select a new default browser after updating to iOS 17.4 and opening Safari. Choose Brave for a private and convenient browsing experience. Brave offers ad and tracker blocking to enhance privacy, save battery life, and speed up browsing. Additionally, the Playlist feature on Brave iOS allows users to create custom lists of video and audio content for later playback.
If you're an iPhone user in the EU, you'll be asked to pick a new default browser after you update to iOS 17.4 and open Safari. Choose Brave for the most private, convenient browsing experience possible! You can also set Brave as the default by going to Settings -> Safari.
Over 1,200 Builders Submit Creative .brave Domain Projects
The .brave Website-Building Challenge concluded with **1,200+ entries** showcasing innovative onchain applications. Builders integrated **$BAT tokens**, Brave Wallet, and Brave Search to create: - BAT-powered travel platforms - Onchain creative tools - Direct-to-fan music storefronts - Identity and publishing utilities **Top winners included:** - **1st Place:** TravelNotes.brave - BAT-rewarded travel platform - **2nd Place:** guanny.brave - Interactive calligraphy app - **3rd Place:** djh12.brave - Direct music sales platform **Prizes distributed:** - 15,000 $BAT total - $18,000 in .brave domain credits - Exclusive badges and merchandise The contest demonstrated growing momentum behind .brave domains and practical Web3 applications. [View all winners and entries](https://brave.com/blog/brave-website-challenge/)
Privacy-First Search Engine Hits 104.8M Users Without Selling Data
A privacy-focused search engine reached **104.8 million monthly users** and processed **1.83 billion searches** while maintaining its commitment to user privacy. The platform's key differentiator: **zero user profiles sold to advertisers**. This milestone represents massive growth from 500,000 monthly active users in March. - 104.8M monthly users achieved - 1.83B searches processed - Complete advertiser data protection maintained The achievement highlights growing demand for privacy-first alternatives in the search market, proving users will adopt platforms that prioritize data protection over ad revenue.
馃殌 Brave Browser Hits Record 46.27M Daily Users
Brave Browser reached **104.8M monthly active users** and a record **46.27M daily active users** in November 2025. The privacy-focused browser continues its growth trajectory after crossing the 100M user milestone in September. October saw 101.69M monthly users and 44.72M daily users. Key highlights: - New daily user record of 46.27M - Sustained growth in privacy-first browsing - Strong momentum heading into year-end Brave's consistent user growth demonstrates increasing demand for privacy-focused web browsing alternatives to traditional browsers.
馃帴 Misplaced Camera Sparks Privacy Lesson
**New Privacy Show Launches** 'Off the Record with $BAT' host @bat_guilhermee transforms a simple misplaced camera incident into a broader discussion about **privacy rights** and taking action. The weekly series explores: - Digital privacy fundamentals - User data rights - Practical privacy protection steps **Show Details:** - New episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT - Focus on privacy and digital autonomy - Real-world privacy scenarios The host recently attended the privacy-first Midnight Summit, representing Brave and $BAT, gaining insights into how projects like @MidnightNtwrk are building technology that **puts privacy back in people's hands**. *Tune in for practical privacy education without the hype.*
BAT Community Launches GUANO Token on Solana with Staking Mechanism
The BAT community has launched GUANO, a new memecoin on Solana that rewards BAT token holders. Key features: - Users can lock BAT tokens in the BAT Cave for 30-90 days - Longer staking periods yield higher GUANO rewards - Project aims to reduce BAT circulating supply - Launched October 29, 2024 The community-led initiative operates independently from Brave and BAT. Users can participate through www.guanocoin.com. *Note: This is not financial advice - DYOR*