Google finally explains why it's wiping its hands clean of patches for flaws in WebView running on Android 4.3 and below - and what users should do to stay safe.

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." ...

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KitKat switched to Chromium, and Lollipop improved things further by separating WebView from the system so it can be updated via the Play Store as needed. This is where the beta channel comes in.