Android KitKat takes a permanent break as Google ends support

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Google has announced (via Android Authority) that it will no longer support the sweetest Android so far. Starting in August, Android KitKat will have a permanent break.

Android is the most used operating system, with over 3 billion users worldwide. Surprisingly, Android 11 is still the most popular version, but this might change soon with Android 14 already knocking on the door.

As newer Android versions emerge, older ones naturally become less popular, and the case with Android 4.4, more famous as Android KitKat, which is now a decade old, proves it. Google has announced that it will no longer support the sweetest Android so far. Starting in August, Android KitKat will have a permanent break., Google highlights that the reason to stop supporting KitKat in future releases of Google Play services is that the active device count on KitKat is below 1%.

If you're one of the few still using Android KitKat, you have a bit more time to be part of the 1%, but eventually, you'll need to update your Android version. Thewill be released next month, bringing exciting new features like"Fidelity," which allows for deeper customization. The upcoming Android 14 will be available on flagship phones from top brands such as Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Sony, and others. Devices like

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