Google scraps Chrome 79 update over critical data bug

By 2019-12-16Science & Tech
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Image caption Google has been forced to scrap its latest Chrome update for Android devices

Google has been forced to halt its latest web browser update on Android after a critical bug was discovered.

A number of users reported experiencing the loss of crucial login data in third-party apps after installing Chrome 79 on their devices.

The tech giant confirmed any app that accesses Chrome via Android’s built-in WebView system could be affected and said it could take a week to resolve.

The update has already been rolled out to 50% of Android users worldwide.

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