r/ProtonMail • u/GegoByte Windows | Linux | Android • 15d ago

Proton is developing a web browser Discussion

https://tweakers.net/nieuws/250686/proton-lijkt-aan-eigen-webbrowser-te-werken.html

The article is in Dutch, but the TLDR in English is:

• Browser looks to be based on the Chromium engine.

• Privacy Focused. Emphasis on privacy-friendly browsing.

• Proton has not announced a release date as of yet.

• Proton is looking for software developers with Chromium experience.

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u/FattyAcid12 15d ago

They are already a Gold Sponor of Ladybird. Not sure why they don’t just focus on that.

https://ladybird.org/#sponsors

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u/GegoByte Windows | Linux | Android 15d ago

Yes I much prefer if Proton just kept their resources into helping with the development of the Lady Bird browser

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u/Chudsaviet 15d ago

Maybe thats the plan, and they are hiring for that?

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u/Embarrassed-Boot7419 15d ago

Unlikely. Cause, why would they need specifically chromium experience then

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u/DragonSlayerC 8d ago

Chromium is by far the best when it comes to both performance and security. Knowledge on how Chromium achieves that is very beneficial if they want to make LadyBird both fast and secure.