Although as a niche browser on iOS and more recently on Windows, Arc Search is officially coming to Android as well.
There are plenty of alternative browsers on Android, but Arc Search has been confirmed in response to a question on one of the threads about when it might come to Google's mobile OS. The official Arc Internet account shared a short clip of the app running on a Google Pixel and said it was “coming soon.”
Why is this such a big deal for Android? Well, Arc Search is a mobile browser designed for a streamlined, distraction-free browsing experience. In addition to the sleek, minimalist design, it also offers a lot of baked-in AI functionality with features like the controversial “Browse for Me.” This summarizes information from multiple websites on a single page.
Some of the arguments against this are from publishers, as it means there is little incentive to visit the sites from which the information was originally pulled. That being said, this arc search function is still very similar to the information that is given by Google Gemini or ChatGPT if you ask for a topic overview.
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The browser also has an auto-archive function for old tabs, which aims to keep your browsing history organized. It also has an in-built ad blocker that offers protection from trackers, hence providing a clean, fast experience. Additionally, Arc Search is specially optimized for mobile devices with features like quick keyboard access and a clear reader mode.
Sadly, no other mention was shared about the timeline for Arc Search to arrive on Android devices, but hopefully it will be fairly soon, as the clip shared looks pretty great too. Tab switching was shown, and the bottom-based control tabs also look much more accessible than Chrome's arm-stretching side menu system.
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