Google fixes app crash on Android, caused by system component

Google said Tuesday it had fixed a technical issue that was causing some Android apps to crash for some users worldwide. 

Among the apps affected were Gmail and Google Pay, which was crashing for some Android users. "We have resolved the issue with WebView that caused some apps on Android to crash for some users. Updating Android System WebView and Google Chrome via Google Play should now resolve the issue,” said a Google spokesperson.

The issue was caused by a system component called Android System WebView powered by Chrome that allows Android apps to display web content. 

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