Google has detailed the reasons for last month’s spate of Android app crashes. A WebView configuration issue was the root cause. Google plans to improve its WebView and Chrome rollout measures to ...

An odd bug last month saw random Android apps crashing left and right for seemingly no reason at all. It was eventually and correctly traced to Android's WebView component and, fortunately, some have ...

Update: Google has said that it has fixed the WebView bug. You should update the Android System WebView app and Google Chrome through the Google Play Store to resolve the issue. If you’re using an ...

A large number of Android users over the past few hours have been encountering continuous Gmail and other app shutdowns, with some finding that uninstalling Android System WebView will stop the ...

Were you having issues accessing apps like your Gmail on your Android device yesterday? If so, you were not alone. An issue with Android System WebView was recently causing various apps to crash.

When you open a link while in another app, it usually launches in your browser (e.g., Chrome) or a Custom Tab. Facebook opens pages in its own in-app browser, which is powered by the Android System ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Kenneth Harris, a NASA veteran who worked on ...

Your Android device has background apps you’ve probably never noticed, helping to keep your device running smoothly. But do you really need them and what are they doing with your data? Google Play ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two ...