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Are Your Android Apps Crashing? Update WebView Now
If you recently noticed that some of your Android apps were crashing, or weren’t working as they should, you’re not alone. A problem with System WebView, one of Android’s system components, was to blame.
The issue, which was first noticed on Monday, persisted for roughly 7 hours according to Gmail’s Google Workspace dashboard. Until a fix could be made, the company suggested users make use of the desktop interface.
“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.” said a Google spokesperson.
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The Android System WebView is essentially responsible for allowing Android apps to display web content. Google was quick to notice the issue and says a fix is now available.
To resolve the issue, users are advised to update Google Chrome, as well as Android System WebView to version 89.0.4389.105.
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NASA Forms New Partnership With Saudi Space Agency
The pair will collaborate on the Center for Space Futures, advancing space tech by bringing together public and private stakeholders.
Saudi Arabia’s space industry is on the brink of substantial expansion after generating $400 million in revenue in 2022, according to a report by the Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission.
Now, in a new venture with NASA, plans for a “Center for Space Futures” are set to further drive the Kingdom’s aspirations of becoming a leading player in space exploration and technology.
Capturing moments from the joint delegation visit with leaders from the Saudi and American Space Agencies @NASA to @PSU_RUH, along with scenes showcasing the audience's engagement. pic.twitter.com/oB1cFTiRNl
— وكالة الفضاء السعودية (@saudispace) May 14, 2024
The partnership between NASA and Saudi Arabia goes beyond economic advantages. The pair have already cooperated on preliminary work for the Artemis II lunar mission, which is slated for a September 2025 launch and aims to land astronauts near the moon’s South Pole.
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During a visit to the capital, Riyadh, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized in a TV interview the broader objectives of the collaboration, which encompass “returning to the moon and then [to] Mars” while utilizing space exploration to glean important insights into climate change. The NASA spokesman also reiterated the space agency’s dedication to collaborating with Saudi Arabia on other future ventures.
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