Arc browser to be discontinued December 22 as The Browser Company focuses on Dia

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The Browser Company is shutting down Arc, its browser, with support ending on December 22. Arc drew a devoted following of enthusiasts who valued its design and features. However, it never achieved the broad mainstream adoption the company had hoped for as an alternative to Google Chrome. The company is now concentrating its resources on Dia, its other product. The decision reflects a shift in strategy toward that newer effort.

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