It started its journey on Mac computers, jumped to iPhone and iPad, eventually landed on Windows and promised to make its way to Android: Arc browser is one of the newest and most innovative offerings in web browsing. And finally we have the Android version, I have already installed it.

I admit that I decided on Google Chrome because it is Android’s default browser and I have tried better ones. Arc developers planned to revolutionize such apps with lighter weight, more privacy options, extensions, and even a private browsing experience. The Android version is worth downloading, although its browsers aren’t as unique as promised.

Arc browser is fast, powerful and weighs only 7 MB

Can a browser compete with Google Chrome itself and stand out with its advantages over the giant? The truth is yes: I’ve been testing Arc since it appeared on macOS and the Android version preserves the core concepts and organization of the application. Of course, it takes some time to adapt to its style because it is promoted as a search engine, not a browser.

Arc Search is an all-in-one product packaged in a minimalist web browser that stands out for the privacy and anonymity of browsing. Includes ad blocker by default, eliminates cookie banners, Speeds up web browsing by reducing cookies and does not overlook key options; such as the option to enable desktop mode, pin tabs, zoom the web, clear browsing history or select search engine. Arc is based on Chromium.

Arc browser for Android has the essential features to get the best browsing experience on a mobile phone without disturbing any more elements than the content of the pages. And not abusing the options does not cause any inconvenience: based on my experience of use, I didn’t need any more To get the most out of the web.

Arc includes powerful AI-powered search

Not only is it simple, it offers a range of privacy options, and noting that Arc comes with a powerful ad blocker as standard, there’s another aspect of this offering that I particularly like: AI search. Because there’s a reason the app is called Arc Search.

By clicking the “+” button, Arc allows you to find any concept, application or website using the selected search engine. But there is another new option: «browser for me», an AI-driven search that will find everything important on the web around the desired terms.

For example, do you want to know all the information about Google Pixel? You type in the search box and select “Browser for Me” and one of the suggestions. Arc will dig deep into the web to find anything relevant, both text and images. AND Display of pages by relevancehence all results generally meet expectations. Always depending on how popular the searches are.

Arc Search is great for most uses. Although yes, it is currently in the testing phase: the developers keep the browser in open beta. Do you want to sign up for the closed beta? You can register from this link; This way you get Arc news before anyone else.

Cover image | Ivan Linares

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