No more beating around the bush Arc Search puts AI at the center of your browser experience

Date:
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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Homescreen Heroes: Arc Search adds a layer of AI technology on top of a standard web browsing experience

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Are you a Google Chrome or an Apple Safari user? These two web browsers are the default options for Android and Apple phones, respectively, and over the years they have utterly
dominated the market. In fact, according to Yaguara , over 85% of people are now using one of those two browsers.

Or maybe, like me, youre one of those rare few people who use Ecosia, or something similar, because youre keen to do a little bit of good every time you search. Whatever you use, the reality is that AI is taking a stranglehold of all our search experiences. Homescreen heroes This is part of a regular series of articles exploring the apps that we couldn't live without. Read
them all here . Search engines are top-loading results with AI summaries, and its becoming increasingly difficult to find real websites in the sea of AI
and paid-for positions that clutter results. Whether youre a fan of it or
not, one brand that is harnessing AI to deliver a more streamlined search experience is Arc Search . Latest Videos From Watch full video here: AI takes center stage Arc Search boasts three innovative AI features that help users get the information they want quickly. My favorite, mainly because of the way it's implemented, is the ability to get a bullet-point summary of the web
page youre currently visiting.

To access the summary, you perform a pinch gesture on the screen. Arc Search takes just a few seconds to work its AI magic, and while you wait, it keeps your attention by giving you a dancing thumbnail of the webpage. Cute. You
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When its finished thinking, it presents a simple and easy-to-follow breakdown of the key information. The feature is accurate and responsive, but Id like
to see it presented closer to the web page itself rather than taking you out into a separate window. (Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton) If youd like to use Arc Search AI to browse the web for you, then Browse for me is worth a look. Simply type your search text, select Browse for me , and wait for the
AI response to be generated. Its simple to use, and I was glad to see that sources and web links were clearly provided and linked to the relevant AI-generated text. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox
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Beyond these features, you can use Arc Search like any AI engine and ask it specific questions. An extension to this is the ability to lift your phone to your ear and have a conversation with the AI. A lighter browsing experience Along with offering a new, AI-centric way to interact with the web, Arc
Search takes a drastic approach to de-cluttering the browsing experience. The primary way it does this is with a built-in ad blocker that blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, and cookie banners. Its an effective way to limit the
often bombarding nature of online ads. (Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton)
To complement the ad block, Arc Search also features a reader mode that
strips away any unnecessary page information, converts all text to white, and places it on a black background. Its a nice way to engage with web pages and
a potential solution for anyone with sensory challenges. What to read next
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Another feature I tried was the translate feature, although its not a native Arc Search feature. In fact, it uses Google Translate to power the translation. This didnt seem to matter, though, as the implementation made it feel like a native part of the app experience.

Other features include auto-archiving old tabs, the syncing of passwords across iCloud Keychain, and an incognito mode. Its also possible to use Arc Search as a traditional web browser, although Arc Search then simply becomes
a container for a third-party browser such as Chrome, Bing, or DuckDuckGo. (Image credit: Future / Paul Hatton) As youd expect with most modern tools, Arc Search syncs tabs across all different platforms, including Mac, Windows, and iOS. This means you can start a search journey on your phone before work and pick it up again on your laptop once you arrive in the office. All you have to do is create an Arc account and make sure youre signed in on all accounts. AI search, but at what cost? Arc Search is a solid app that I'm
sure will only rise in popularity as more people hear about it. It appeals to our need for speed and convenience, but we should always ask at what cost.
For now, I'll continue using Ecosia and prioritizing 'real' results while keeping an eye on whether Arc Search and others can create a more hybrid experience that offers the best of both worlds.

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