# Introducing Arc Timeline 4 - the next generation of Arc

**URL:** <https://support.bigpaua.com/t/introducing-arc-timeline-4-the-next-generation-of-arc/1141>\
**Category:** Announcements\
**Created:** [12 April 2026 04:27 UTC](https://support.bigpaua.com/t/introducing-arc-timeline-4-the-next-generation-of-arc/1141 "2026-04-12T04:27:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/support.bigpaua.com/matt/32/3_2.png) [@matt](https://support.bigpaua.com/u/matt)\
**Post date:** [22 April 2026 01:32 UTC](https://support.bigpaua.com/t/introducing-arc-timeline-4-the-next-generation-of-arc/1141/43 "2026-04-22T01:32:51Z")

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> [@obenn](#):
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> I think it’s crucial that if the old version worked without showing the indicator, however that worked, that that’s available.

Hi @obenn! Unfortunately the old app _didn’t_ work fine without the indicator showing. Turning it off still causes data gaps (that Arc Recorder has to pick up from, if installed) and results in usually higher energy consumption / battery use.

Yeah, it would be great if Apple gave us the option to turn it off ourselves per app. That would be ideal. But until then, this is the situation as it stands now. Sorry about that!

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