Android System WebView is an essential part of the Android OS that lets apps display web content without starting a separate web browser app.

According to a spokesperson, "We are aware of an issue with WebView causing some apps on Android to crash. We are currently working to fully validate the scope and a fix is in progress." ...

How to avoid WebView trouble on older Android devices Google has stopped providing pre-KitKat patches for Android's built-in Web browser, but that doesn't mean you're left wide open to attacks.

Android apps were crashing for some users, but Google now has a fix. The issue is due to a system component called Android System WebView that lets Android apps display web content.