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Arc: A bold new Mac web browser

Arc: A bold new Mac web browser

The Browser Company tries some clever new things.

Leander Kahney
July 31, 2023

I know I should switch to Safari, but I mostly use Chrome on my Mac.

Like so many other people, I have my reasons. (If nothing else, certain podcasting and web publishing tools simply work better on Chrome — or don’t work at all on Safari.)

Still, there’s a new web browser for Mac on the scene. It’s called Arc, and it’s racking up rave reviews for its radical rethinking of how a web browser should work. Here’s why you might want to give this free new browser a try. (I just downloaded Arc, and even the intro and setup screens seem wildly fresh and original.)

Also in today’s newsletter:

These lesser-known Mac keyboard shortcuts are practically guaranteed to make your life easier.
There’s a simple reason you’re probably paying too much for your cellphone bill.
Are you watching Foundation, the Apple TV+ series based on Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-fi books? If not, allow us to present three reasons you should be.
This dirt-cheap refurbished MacBook Air might be perfect for your back-to-school needs.

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Arc is a bold new web browser for Mac

It breaks free of the conventional tabbed window design with an all-new approach to organizing your internet activity, without slowing you down along the way.

Why you’re probably spending too much on cellular data

Most Americans pay for more cellular data than they need. Dropping your unlimited plan for one that offers less data would save money.

iPhone 15 Pro’s massive upgrades could cost you

The iPhone 15 Pro models could feature a customizable Action button, plus premium titanium edges for a better in-hand feel.

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Back to School Sale: Get Windows 10 Pro for less than $17 and more

Ready to nab the hottest deals on Microsoft Windows and Office? There's no better time than now to do it a CdkeySales.com. Use code CULT for maximum savings.

Why it’s time to grab your wand and play ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’ again

“Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery” just got its largest-ever game expansion. “Beyond Hogwarts” lets players grow up and start careers.

3 Reasons to Watch: Apple TV+ sci-fi epic ‘Foundation’

Fantastic acting, sci-fi vistas, human drama: Apple TV+'s spectacular "Foundation" is a space opera worthy of the classics of the genre.

Apple check No. 2, signed by Jobs and Woz, goes up for auction

Some unique bits of Apple history just went up for sale, including a check signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. And an Apple-1, too.

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Grab a refurbished MacBook Air for just $299.99

Yes, it’s old … but this vintage Mac laptop is still quite capable. It’s highly portable, and perfect for kids or anyone who needs a laptop for streaming videos, surfing the web and the like.

More big iPhone leaks, including one we really don't like [The CultCast]

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Not all iPhone rumors prove exciting. In fact, possible iPhone 15 price hikes sound downright depressing.

Stay classy with this supple Italian leather Apple Watch strap

Olpr. Leather Goods offers a great Apple Watch band in a gray color that should develop a character-rich patina over time.

The Mac keyboard shortcuts you don’t know

Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to speed things up when you’re using a Mac. Here's a Mac keyboard shortcut guide to help you out.

Today in Apple history: World's first iPad newspaper starts to crumble

On July 31, 2012, “The Daily,” the world's first iPad-only newspaper, laid off almost a third of its staff, signaling the demise of a bold publishing experiment.

EarFun's noise-canceling earbuds hit lowest price ever

Thought you couldn't get high-quality noise-canceling earbuds for less than $40? You can, actually, if you follow some simple instructions.

That's one way to get 50% off a Studio Display [Setups]

If you could get a Studio Display for $800, would you tolerate a crack off to one side?

Tweetz o’ the day

Did you know that the iOS Stocks app icon shows the stock price from the moment Apple outperformed Dell on the stock market?
— Andreas Storm (@avstorm)
12:31 PM • Jul 31, 2023

Apple Watch Series 8 ➡️ Galaxy Watch6
• 1.9" square -> 1.47" round Amoled Display
• 396x484 -> 480x480 res.
• Glass -> Sapphire Crystal Glass
• 1000 nit -> 2000 nit peak brightness
• S8 (7nm) -> Exynos W930 (5nm)
• 1gb -> 2gb ram
• 308mah -> 425mah battery
$429 -> $329… https://t.co/A1nVmUUS6K https://t.co/GFIbwz1Wpg
— Anthony (@TheGalox_)
4:59 AM • Jul 31, 2023

Wait people are actually trying to sell their iPhones with Twitter installed 😭
— Brandon Butch (@BrandonButch)
3:46 PM • Jul 30, 2023

One more thing ...

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The reason Apple resonates with people is that there’s a deep current of humanity in our innovation. I think great artists and great engineers are similar, in that they both have a desire to express themselves.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

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What browser do you use on your Mac?

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