Arc Browser is a customizable and feature-rich web browser that recently announced its release for Windows 11 after a period of beta testing. Developed by The Browser Company, a startup from New York, Arc Browser utilizes Chromium engine and is written in Swift for its UI, as the initial version was exclusively for macOS (set to launch mid-2023). The latest Windows 11 version was developed by adapting the Swift code to run on this platform, making it the first app to be written in Swift and function on Windows.
Highlighted as the “operating system of the internet,” Arc Browser integrates window and OS data management features into the browser itself. For example, it includes a search system similar to macOS’s Spotlight, and its interface stands out by placing all control buttons in a sidebar that can be hidden to display web content exclusively.
Other features of Arc include a theme system, customizable web page editing (similar to userscripts but built into the browser), and features like profiles, workspaces, and split-screen functionality. While the Windows version currently supports only Windows 11, the team plans to also cater to Windows 10. Some basic features are already operational, with the goal of aligning both platforms with identical features in the near future.
Source: The Verge
TLDR: Arc Browser, developed by The Browser Company, is a sophisticated web browser that recently launched its Windows 11 version after beta testing. It integrates advanced OS data management features and boasts a unique interface design, aiming to align functionalities between macOS and Windows platforms in the future.
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