Google releases a 'goodbye' version of Chrome for older Android smartphones

Chrome 138 has been released on all supported platforms. The application has learned to process text from scanned PDF files, becoming safer, smarter and more convenient, working on multiple devices, while becoming the last official version of the outdated version of Android.

One of the main innovations is the ability to recognize text on scanned PDF files. In addition, Chrome has learned to synchronize tab groups between devices, and users who subscribe to Gemini now have access to the functions of detecting languages ​​and extracting essays from large texts. In addition, extension developers can now access AI features through the Prompt API.

Chrome 138 also includes 11 security fixes. Finally, this version will be the last for devices running Android 8 and Android 9. Their owners will have to switch to alternative solutions or use existing versions after the end of support at their own risk.