Having trouble opening Chrome? It may be Microsoft’s fault

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A bug is preventing Windows users from opening Google’s Chrome browser. The bug is connected to Microsoft’s Family Safety feature. There are a few workarounds, like renaming Chrome.exe to Chrome1.exe. Microsoft isn’t afraid to deploy tactics to nudge you away from Chrome. For example, earlier this year, Bing … Read more

Samsung’s upcoming earthquake warning system goes beyond what Google offers

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Samsung is preparing a new earthquake warning system that’s more refined than Google’s broader system for Android. The feature will allow Galaxy users to set a custom magnitude threshold for alerts. Users can also preview earthquake warnings and set different thresholds for day and night. Samsung is upgrading earthquake … Read more

Hot deals: High-capacity power banks that are still portable

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority While looking at today’s hottest deals, I came across a few great products from a very specific category. These all strike a great balance between power and portability. They are very capable, but also portable enough that you can easily carry them around on any hiking trip or commute. … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leak points to thinner bezels

Credit: SamMobile A new leak may give us our first look at the Galaxy S25 FE. The device is said to feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung may have upgraded the front camera to 12MP. In January, Samsung launched the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. The company … Read more

Verizon told to clarify ambiguous advertising claims after T-Mobile complaint

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that Verizon change its marketing language about satellite texting based on a complaint from T-Mobile. T-Mobile has also challenged Verizon’s claim of being “America’s largest network,” with the watchdog calling Verizon’s advertising “ambiguous.” Verizon has said that it’ll comply with NAD’s recommendations. … Read more