Google fixes Android app crashing issue with Chrome, WebView updates

Some Android apps were mysteriously crashing for users across the world. The problem began on Monday afternoon and lasted for hours before Google was alerted of the issue. The apps crashing were because of a bug in the Android System WebView component that is found on all Android devices.

Google was quick to acknowledge and work on the issue. “We are aware of an issue with WebView causing some apps on Android to crash for some users,” Google said in an earlier statement to The Verge. “We are currently working to fully validate the scope and a fix is in progress,” the company added.