Charlie Deets, a former key designer behind the popular Apple Safari browser has recently left the company. This time, he joined The Browser Company, another firm known for the Arc web browser.
The CEO of The Browser Company, Josh Miller confirmed the news on X, stating that Deets is now an official member of the Arc team.
A New Addition to The Browser Company
Charlie Deets brings with him five years of experience from Apple, where he played a pivotal role as one of the lead designers for Safari.
According to Miller, Deets is not an ordinary designer you can just throw off since his expertise spans various areas including Safari, Home, Privacy, Accessibility, and Screen Sharing during his tenure at the tech giant.
Where is Charlie Deets Even Before He Became an Apple Designer
Prior to his time at Apple, Deets served as Lead Product Designer at Meta, where he contributed to projects across Facebook and WhatsApp. Notably, he is credited with creating the "swipe to reply" gesture during his tenure at Meta, showcasing his knack for innovation in user experience design, per 9to5Mac.
What is Arc Browser's Vision
The Browser Company's Arc browser has been gaining traction in the market, offering users a "calmer, more personal" browsing experience. With a recent funding round of $50 million and a valuation of $550 million, The Browser Company aims to make Arc available on Windows, Mac, and iOS platforms, with seamless cross-platform syncing capabilities expected by this summer.
A Browser for the Future
Driven by the vision of a browser that can anticipate users' needs and enhance their creativity, The Browser Company is focused on building a browser equipped for the evolving landscape of the internet. With a strong emphasis on AI-focused features, Arc aims to set itself apart from competitors like Safari.
While Arc continues to innovate with AI-driven capabilities, the future of Safari remains uncertain in terms of major AI enhancements. With the possibility of iOS 18 on the horizon, users are eager to see whether Apple will introduce new features to Safari to keep pace with evolving browsing trends.
Deets' transition to The Browser Company marks an exciting chapter for both him and the company. Goodbyes are not always sad endings, but this could be an opportunity for him to explore new grounds for development.
You Can Soon Delete the Safari App on Your iPhone
In early March, Mashable reported that Apple could soon allow Safari to be deletable on iPhones.
Before the iPhone maker used to gatekeep it, making it exclusive just for iPhones. This leaves users with no room to use other alternative browsers on their phones.
This also attracted EU to launch the Digital Markets Act (DMA) which aims to regulate the app distribution on App Store.
Apple immediately complied with the regulation and soon enough, you can delete the Safari app from your iOS device. However, that will only happen if you're a user from Europe.
