The tech giant will be rolling out its next update, Chrome 110, on February 7. However, the update will only be available for devices operating on Windows 10 or later.
“You’ll need to ensure your device is running Windows 10 or later to continue receiving future Chrome releases,” Google said.
The devices with older versions of Chrome will continue to function, however, there will be no new or further update for users anymore that are still operating on these systems.
“If you are currently on Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, we encourage you to move to a supported Windows version to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features,” Google said.
Google’s warning comes as Microsoft is cutting off Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 from security updates and technical support from January 10.
Support for WebView2, the tool that allows developers to embed web-based content into their apps, will also stop getting updates from January 10. Last year, Microsoft announced the end of support date for the Edge web browser on both Windows 7 and Windows 8 /8.1 on January 10.
Several reports in the past have warned about the security risks that come with using an outdated browser and operating system.
Meanwhile, Google is currently working on a new feature that will allow users to resume media playback on different devices while they are on the move. The aim of the new media playback update, which includes cross-device notifications, is to offer a better listening experience to users.
The cross-device notifications will allow users to resume the media content, be it a playlist or a podcast that they were listening in their car, on their phone or TV later, according to reports.
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