Choosing between a "Native" app and a "WebView-based" (Hybrid) app is a primary architectural decision for developers. Build web apps in WebView - Android Developers

Because WebView handles external web content, it is a major attack vector for mobile security.

Since Android 5.0, Google has decoupled WebView from the main OS. This allows it to be updated via the Play Store independently, ensuring security patches reach users without waiting for a full system update. 2. Hidden Security Pitfalls

It extends Android's View class, meaning it behaves like any other UI element (like a button or text field) but renders HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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Choosing between a "Native" app and a "WebView-based" (Hybrid) app is a primary architectural decision for developers. Build web apps in WebView - Android Developers

Because WebView handles external web content, it is a major attack vector for mobile security. in.android.webview-android

Since Android 5.0, Google has decoupled WebView from the main OS. This allows it to be updated via the Play Store independently, ensuring security patches reach users without waiting for a full system update. 2. Hidden Security Pitfalls Choosing between a "Native" app and a "WebView-based"

It extends Android's View class, meaning it behaves like any other UI element (like a button or text field) but renders HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. in.android.webview-android