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Arc's new iPhone browser wants to be your search companion | TechCrunch

Jan 29, 2024 - techcrunch.com
The Browser Company has launched a new mobile app, Arc Search, which focuses on enhancing the search experience. The app's key feature, "Browse for me," uses AI models from OpenAI and others to read at least six web pages and create a new page with different sections based on the search query. The app also offers a "Dive Deeper" section for further exploration, a reader mode for easy reading, and the ability to bookmark webpages. However, users currently cannot share these pages without taking a screenshot.

In addition to these features, Arc Search also blocks GDPR and newsletter popups, ads, and trackers automatically. The Browser Company plans to keep its mobile companion for saving links active, but intends to merge both browser clients at a later stage. The company also plans to launch cross-browser syncing and is developing Arc's own syncing experience. The new Arc Search client is designed to provide a low-barrier entry point for users, allowing them to start browsing without needing to create an account.

Key takeaways:

  • The Browser Company has released a new mobile app, Arc Search, which focuses on enhancing the search experience. The app's key feature, 'Browse for me,' uses AI to read multiple web pages and create a new page with relevant information about the search query.
  • Arc Search also offers a 'Dive Deeper' section for further exploration of the topic, and a reader mode for easy reading. However, users currently cannot share these pages unless they take a screenshot.
  • The app also allows users to use Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or Ecosia for searches, blocks unwanted popups, ads, and trackers, and can be set as a default browser on the iPhone.
  • The Browser Company plans to merge Arc Search with its mobile companion for saving links, and also plans to launch cross-browser syncing. The company is also working on its own syncing experience, which will launch soon.
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