Android System WebView allows your device to display web-based content inside regular apps without resorting to a web browser like Chrome.

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." ...

Ever been confused by what Android System WebView is and what it's doing on your phone? We explain what this app does and whether you can safely disable it.

Google is working on improvements for its WebView apps and plans to release more updates for the software and Chrome in order to avoid a repeat of last month's Android crash.