Why isn't Google updating WebView on Jelly Bean

A recent revelation that Google is no longer developing security patches for the "WebView" component of Android in Jelly Bean and earlier has once again put a spotlight on Android security, and the challenges involved with securing the one billion or so active devices. First revealed by Metasploit on Jan. 12, Google's stance on updating this central Android component has been widely reported in the following days.

So what exactly is WebView, and what does Google's stance on WebView updates mean for Android device owners? And if you're still running Jelly Bean, what can you do to mimimize the risk? We'll take a detailed look after the break. More

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