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You've probably never heard of Orion (the browser). Sit back and let me introduce you to this remarkably fast browser, which was just released as a new and improved beta for Linux.
Orion is based on Safari; that's right, Apple's Safari. The developers used the Safari tech stack as an inspiration for the browser, but then added numerous productivity enhancers to improve on Apple's creation. On top of that, the developers decided to make Orion a true zero-telemetry browser with ad blocking to boot. Orion is free and also available on MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS -- with a Windows version coming soon. (I've previously tested the browser on MacOS.)
Also available on the same platforms is Orion+, which adds custom icons, a browser border, an exclusive community tag, and access to early beta builds. The cost of Orion+ is $5/month, $50/year, or $150/lifetime.
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Even before you get to the privacy and other features, the first thing you'll notice about Orion is the speed. In fact, I've never experienced a faster web browser. Type a URL in the address bar, hit Enter, and the page appears almost immediately.
That's no exaggeration. Using Orion makes you feel like you're living in the future.