Prevent ads from launching apps I use a lot of free apps, and understand that ads are an essential part of making sure the maker gets paid. However, I am finding more and more ads that will automatically open the App Store or a web site in my browser, as I'm in the middle of doing something.

I can understand that it's likely not the app-makers choosing the ads, and that the ads are based on some special code the company gives them. I'm not against blocking all ads, but I do not wish to root my phone. All I want is to block apps from automatically reloading URLs, causing other applications to launch and take focus on my phone. Is this possible?
Yes, it is possible. All you need to do is to root your device and install Adfree. This small app will block all the ads on your device.

NOTE : I am also not against devs for adding ads to their apps, but intense ads popups are irritating.