Some Android applications are crashing for some individuals at this moment, yet Google is working away at a fix. The issue is because of a system component considered Android System WebView that lets Android applications show web content, however it has some sort of issue right now that is causing applications to crash.
“We are aware of an issue with WebView causing some apps on Android to crash for some users,” Google said in a statement to The Verge. “We are currently working to fully validate the scope and a fix is in progress.”
A few clients are saying that removing the latest update to WebView should fix the issue — and indeed, Samsung’s official US support Twitter account recommends making that exact step.
Google likewise acknowledges issues with Gmail on Android on the Google Workspace status page. The organization recommends utilizing the desktop interface until issues are resolved.