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Why were Google Chrome, Gmail apps crashing for some users?

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Early this morning, Android users around the world reported notifications alerting them that multiple apps had stopped running. The affected apps include Gmail, multiple banking apps, and Google Pay. Google acknowledged the problem with Gmail at 4:35 AM IST and promised an update. Developers and affected Android users on the internet suggested that an update to Android System WebView could have caused the problem.