Why hasn't Chrome hit Windows on Arm yet? Here's what Qualcomm says.

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why hasn’t Chrome hit Windows on Arm yet? Here’s what Qualcomm says. June 06, 2025 One of the best ways for legacy Windows apps to run faster onWindows on Armis for developers to offer an Arm version, allowing the app to run natively on the platform. In the browser space, we’ve seen an Arm port of Firefox as well as a native version ofMicrosoft Edge....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Kristen Walker

Why phones "explode" sometimes, and what you can do to protect yourself

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Why phones “explode” sometimes, and what you can do to protect yourself June 17, 2025 Every now and again we hear unfortunate stories about gadget batteries catching fire and even exploding (a term that is often used even for incidents that are less dramatic), sometimes causing harm to the unsuspecting user. While very rare,Samsunghas been forced to recall its latestGalaxy Note 7smartphones after concerns were raised that a small number of its handsets are shipping withdefective batteriesthat may explode....

July 31, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Christina Green

WWDC 2020: Apple, ARM, together in Macs at last, plus more tech news today

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. WWDC 2020: Apple, ARM, together in Macs at last, plus more tech news today August 09, 2025 1. Apple+Arm! Back inApril, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg strongly suggested Apple is planning to switch to 12-core ARM-based processors by 2021. And, to ensure developers have enough time and understanding of what they need to do,Gurman has a new report outthat says Apple will announce the 2021 hardware switch atWWDC 2020, on June 22....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Stephanie Brooks

Xbox app Android beta streams your console's games to your phone

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xbox app Android beta streams your console’s games to your phone August 03, 2025 You’ll need to connect to your console, of course, but you can play any title you have access to, including Game Pass titles. While this isn’t as flexible as Microsoft’s cloud gaming (someone else can’t use your console while you play), it could still be helpful if your TV is occupied the moment you want to playCall of Duty....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Melissa David

Xiaomi sells 1 million Redmi Note 4s in just 45 days in India

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Xiaomi sells 1 million Redmi Note 4s in just 45 days in India June 19, 2025 It looks like business is good for Xiaomi in India. In January, the company announced that itsrevenue in 2016 exceeded$1 billion in the country. Now, the Chinese manufacturer has another reason to celebrate. It recently announced that it sold one millionRedmi Note 4smartphones in India in the 45 days since it launched....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Misty Curry

You might be surprised by the most popular Samsung phone in the US

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You might be surprised by the most popular Samsung phone in the US July 21, 2025 In a recent post fromKantar World Panel, looking at the circumstances surrounding the recentGalaxy S8launch, an interesting little tidbit was dropped than I never would have seen coming. According to Lauren Guenveur, Kantar’s global consumer insight director, the most popular Samsung phone in the US as of February this year is theGalaxy S5....

July 31, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Julia Rodriguez

You might not need "hey Google" to use Assistant on Smart Displays

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. You might not need “hey Google” to use Assistant on Smart Displays August 02, 2025 Tired of talking to yourSmart Displayjust to have Assistant perform a command? There might come a time when you don’t have to. Known tipster Jan Boromeuszclaimsto have discovered (viaAndroid Police) an experimental feature that may use ultrasound to activate Google Assistant on a Smart Display without saying “hey Google....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Maria Flores

ZTE Axon 10 Pro now available to order in the US for a surprisingly low price

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ZTE Axon 10 Pro now available to order in the US for a surprisingly low price July 31, 2025 A couple of months ago we reviewed theZTE Axon 10 Pro. The phone is a sort of comeback story for ZTE, which had issues after the U.S. all butforced it to cease operation. Still, the Axon 10 Pro ended up being a pretty great device and was made even better by the immense amount of value it delivered at a low price....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Kristina Brown

Alcatel Idol 4 and Idol 4S hands on

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Alcatel Idol 4 and Idol 4S hands on August 09, 2025 Mobile World Congress has become synonymous with big name releases, and this year is no different, with both Samsung and LG vying for the spotlight with their upcoming flagship releases. However, one of the highlights of last year’s show was the rise of the premium mid-range category, with devices offering fantastic specifications and features, but at affordable price points....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 960 words · David Newton

Arbor reveals their rugged Gladius 10 tablet before CES

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. Arbor reveals their rugged Gladius 10 tablet before CES July 21, 2025 Arbor isn’t usually the name we think of when talking about tablets, but the company has just announced their plans to show off their new rugged tablet at CES 2015 in the next few days. The Gladius 10 tablet is meant specifically for warehousing, transportation, medical, and mobile point of sale applications....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Robert Berg

ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5 Lite leak ahead of MWC (Updated)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5 Lite leak ahead of MWC (Updated) June 20, 2025 Update (02/19):A hands-on image allegedly showing the ZenFone 5 has leaked ahead of its likely reveal at MWC 2018. The photo shows a device with an 18:9 aspect ratio display with an iPhone X-style notch housing a front camera and speaker. A volume rocker and power button can also be spotted on the right side of the device, but the main takeaway here is how much the pictured phone looks like Apple’s premium flagship....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Kathleen Schultz

ASUS Zenfone 7 price leaks, could put OnePlus, Samsung to shame (Update)

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. ASUS Zenfone 7 price leaks, could put OnePlus, Samsung to shame (Update) June 20, 2025 Update: August 08, 2025 (1:22AM ET): Following yesterday’s firstZenfone 7teaser on Twitter, the company’s German handle has provided a better idea of the device’s camera layout. Although the teaser uses a similar video to the company’s official handle, the German version adds “Flip deine welt,” or “Flip your world” to the fray....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · James Ramos

BlackBerry Priv February security patch is now rolling out

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission.Learn more. BlackBerry Priv February security patch is now rolling out August 20, 2025 TheBlackBerry Privis starting to receive the February security patch and it’s still the first day of the month. That’s exactly what you would expect from a company as focused on security as BlackBerry, but in all honesty it’s not the kind of behaviour you’d probably ever hold out hope to actually see....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Rebecca Boyle