At its recent Windows event, Microsoft unveiled the much-anticipated Windows 11 version 24H2 along with a suite of new AI features tailored for Copilot+ PCs. Among the highlights was the announcement of expanded native application support for Windows, including the introduction of the Arc browser—an innovative alternative to the more commonly used browsers like Chrome and Microsoft Edge. This development is particularly exciting for users on Windows ARM devices, who can now access an ARM-native version of Arc.
New Features and Compatibility
In a recent announcement, the Browser Company, the team behind Arc, shared that users can now install the browser on any ARM devices they own. They encouraged users to spread the word among friends who utilize Windows ARM, directing them to the Download Arc for Windows button at arc.net.
The latest version of Arc comes with a concise changelog, but the standout feature is undoubtedly the support for Windows on ARM. The company noted:
Contained in this release, small but mighty fixes and an announcement you’ve been waiting for:
- We now support ARM processors for Arc on Windows.
- Steve fixed a crash caused by dragging a tab to create a new Arc window or dragging a tab between two Arc windows.
- Arc Search is now on Android and available for Android 12 or later! Download the open beta here!
The Arc browser is available for download from the official website and is compatible with both Windows 10 and 11. This includes support for ARM-powered PCs, such as the latest models featuring Snapdragon X processors. However, users need not own the Surface Pro 11 or Surface Laptop 11 to experience the benefits of Arc’s optimizations for ARM devices. Improvements in speed and energy efficiency are expected to enhance performance even on older models, including the Surface Pro X and Surface Pro 9 5G.
