The only solution that worked for me, and only temporarily:
Uninstall Google App Updates
- Head to the Settings > Apps > See All [x] Apps.
- Then select Google from the list.
- Tap on the overflow icon (3 vertical dots) at the top right, then select Uninstall Updates.
- Then tap OK in the confirmation dialog box that appears.
This only works for me until it’s updated to the new version ( a couple of days). [sigh]