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Arc Browser Now Available on Windows 10, ARM Version Coming Soon

Updated August 2: Arc Browser launches on Windows 10, with ARM support on the horizon

Arc Browser, an innovative alternative to mainstream web browsers, finally arrived on Microsoft's platform earlier this year. Initially, the rollout was limited to Windows 11 users only. However, the developers behind Arc didn't abandon Windows 10 users—they committed to bringing the browser to the aging operating system. After several months of development, Arc Browser is now officially available for Windows 10.

Windows 10 users can now download Arc Browser as long as their system runs version 1901 or later. Keep in mind that not every Windows 10 machine will support Arc. The browser requires processors that support the BMI2 instruction set architecture. This means older Intel processors from before the Haswell generation, as well as AMD chips predating the Excavator architecture, won't run the browser.

Currently, Arc doesn't support ARM-based processors, so devices like the Surface Pro 11 or Surface Laptop 7 cannot use the browser. The good news: the development team is actively working on a native ARM version of Arc. ARM support is simply a matter of time.

Arc Browser is now available free of charge on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows 11, and Windows 10. Future updates will introduce an ad blocker, anti-tracking features, and other useful additions. You can download Arc from the official website.

After much anticipation, the rising Arc Browser platform is now available to all Windows 11 users worldwide. Originating from macOS and iOS, Arc stands out from today's modern browsers through its minimalist interface and an array of intelligent personalization features. Currently in closed beta, Arc is available for free to all Windows users globally who want to explore what the browser offers.

Early feedback from Windows beta testers has been largely positive. While the interface takes some getting used to and customization, Arc delivers a clean browsing experience focused on simplicity—free from the clutter and unnecessary features found in many popular browsers today.

Built on Chromium, Arc's compatibility is a non-issue for users. You can access hundreds of thousands of Chrome extensions without any problems. Interestingly, Arc for Windows was built using Swift—Apple's programming language for macOS and iOS—rather than the typical C++. The Arc development team invested considerable effort porting the browser from macOS to Windows. They now hope to encourage other developers to adopt Swift instead of C++, which powers Chrome and Edge.

Despite being written in Swift, Arc for Windows doesn't feel like a direct port of the macOS version. It uses native Windows frameworks, giving you a genuine Windows 11 interface with familiar menus, buttons, and the Mica design language (with Acrylic support for those preferring a more transparent aesthetic).

At the heart of Arc's experience is a feature called Spaces. These are separate browsing environments tailored to different needs—work, entertainment, and more. Spaces appear in the browser's left sidebar, and you can switch between them seamlessly by swiping left or right on your trackpad. Additional conveniences include split view mode, tab groups, vertical tabs, and customization options.

Another clever feature: while browsing, you can hold Shift and click any link to open it in a quick preview window. The linked content displays instantly without creating new tabs, then closes when you're done. This makes scanning content incredibly efficient and is one of Arc's most appreciated features.

Today's release marks just the beginning for Arc. In their announcement, the developers indicated plans to add more features to the Windows version, bringing it closer to parity with the macOS experience, expanding Windows 10 support, and much more.

Source: Quantrimang.com