Chrome is broken on Android tablets, and Google is scrambling to fix it
Google is currently addressing a significant issue with Chrome on Android tablets. Users are encountering a prompt stating 'You can have up to 5 windows' when attempting to open the browser, despite having no other instances running. This problem has been reported across various tablet brands, indicating a broader compatibility issue with the Android/Chrome ecosystem.
- ▪Users on Android tablets are facing a bug that prevents Chrome from launching properly.
- ▪The error message appears even when no other Chrome instances or apps are open.
- ▪The issue has been reported by users of multiple tablet brands, including Samsung, Xiaomi, and Lenovo.
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