Google Chrome: Support for Android 8 and 9 ends
Google is cutting support for the Chrome web browser for the outdated Android versions 8 (Oreo) and 9 (Pie).
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Version 138 of Google's Chrome web browser, which is expected this Tuesday, will be the last to support Android 8 (Oreo) and 9 (Pie). At the beginning of August, Chrome 139 will require at least Android 10.
The Chrome developers explain the cutting of the old braids in a support post from the night. If you want to use newer versions of Chrome, you have to make sure that Android 10.0 or newer is running on your device.
Old versions will continue to run, but …
Older versions of Chrome will continue to work, the developers explain further. But there will be no further updates for users on these outdated operating systems. “If you are currently running Android 8 or 9, we encourage you to upgrade to a supported Android version (or newer) to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features,” they write in the support post.
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Those affected should not underestimate the security aspect, as smartphones are now used for accessing services and online shopping. Due to the lack of future updates, such as certificates, browsers will soon no longer be able to open many websites. However, the problem goes even deeper. The old Android versions contain unpatched security vulnerabilities, many of which have already been and are being attacked online.
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At the end of March this year, Google stopped providing new security updates for Android 12 and 12L. This impacts smartphones such as the Pixel 3a from Google or the Galaxy S10 models from Samsung, which no longer receive security updates for the core system. However, device manufacturers could still backport patches themselves and secure the systems. Alternative operating systems such as LinageOS or GrapheneOS can also help to give the old hardware a longer (and more secure) life.
(dmk)
