Arc Browser seemed like it had a lot of…
Arc Browser seemed like it had a lot of potential when I first tried it, kind of like getting a beautifully wrapped gift only to be underwhelmed by what’s inside. The frequent updates are nice, but they often focus on minor features or bug fixes that don't add much value (or at all). It feels like a lot of resources are spent on improvements that don't significantly enhance browsing performance, while some frustrating issues remain unresolved. For instance, video windows default to a small size play when switching tabs, which can be annoying; some buttons are poorly placed, leading to accidental tab mishaps with no easy way to fix them. I input some websites in the search bar, sometimes it will open, sometimes it wont. Toggle sidebar can get really buggy too.... Also, the introduction of some shiny things, like new icons for the app (I was going to request this so urgently! not), feels pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things. And many other things that are quite frustrating. I wonder what the product managers approach is. The browser is sometimes slow, and I can't understand why it lacks a favorites feature, which is a basic necessity for many users.
While it seemed like it could offer an improvement over existing browsers, I find myself returning to Chrome more often. The compatibility issues with add-ons further diminish the appeal of Arc Browser.
Definitely they have very nice produced marketing videos that deliver a lot of hope, but not so sure about the actual execution of the concept. Overall, it hasn't really changed my browsing experience, and I'm not sure it's worth the switch.
20 août 2024
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