Internet giant Google is going to withdraw support for older versions of various browsers. These includes Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3.5 and Safari 3. Those users who have turned off automatic updates for Google Chrome will also be required to update their web utility.
Google wants to capitalize on new capabilities of modern browsers that are not just there in older ones. For instance, desktop notification for Gmail and drag-&-drop file upload in Google docs require advanced browsers that support the new HTML 5. Older browsers do not have the capability to provide users with high quality experience. The apps which are going to get affected by this decision are Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, Google Docs & Google Sites. Another reason that is being given is the insecurities in the older browsers that leave them prone to attack. It should be highlighted that this comes just after reports of Gmail accounts hacked by Chinese crazy wizards.
So, be quick to update your current browser latest by August 1 in order to experience the new web bonanza of modern browsers that are not just a modern convenience but a necessity for what the future holds.
