Google Chrome Will Not Support Old Android Phones

Many different versions of Android, the most common operating system in the smartphone market, are actively used. Latest Android operating system Android 14 Although the most widely used version is still Android 11. Google is preparing to end support for some Android versions.

Chrome is also a frequently updated application and its current version is Chrome 119. Using this version of the browser Android 7 (Nougat) users are invited to update their devices to avoid losing browser support. As of Chrome 120, it is also available on the support page on Google’s blog. Android 7.1 It is stated that Chrome support will end on devices with older operating systems.

At least Android 8.0 operating system will be required

Google CalendarWith the version 2023-46-0-581792699, which has not yet been distributed, support for older Android versions will be terminated in this application. This won’t affect too many Android users. In reports published in June 2023, it was stated that only 3 percent of smartphones with the actively used Android operating system were using Android 7.1. The share of older operating systems was 5 percent.

People using these devices Chrome and Calendar features In addition to using it, they may also have to change devices to receive other future updates. Because Android 7.1 is also a very old operating system and manufacturers may now be releasing updates for these devices.