Google has finally explained why it's not going to develop its own patches for WebView for Android versions 4.3 and earlier, even though it could leave over 930 million Android devices exposed to ...

If your business develops Android programs or contracts out Android development to a dedicated team, implementing custom Android themes can help build rapport with your users. Android uses XML for ...

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When you open a link while in another app, it usually launches in your browser (e.g., Chrome) or a Custom Tab. Facebook opens pages in its own in-app browser, which is powered by the Android System ...

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Google announced earlier this week plans to enable Safe Browsing support for the Android WebView component, a stripped-down browser that comes with all Android versions. The Safe Browsing API is a ...

A large number of Android users over the past few hours have been encountering continuous Gmail and other app shutdowns, with some finding that uninstalling Android System WebView will stop the ...

The October 2025 Google System updates introduce new features and improvements across various Android platforms, enhancing user experience and developer capabilities.

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