Solve a problem with outdated hardware and/or OS

This guide deals with issues that may arise when using Infomaniak applications (such as kChat, kDrive, kAuth, etc.) or tools (like config.infomaniak.com, the Infomaniak Manager, etc.) with outdated hardware (OS, browser, devices, etc.). For example, it may not be possible to comfortably access Infomaniak services with an iPhone 5s or 6 running iOS 12.

Technologies Used by Infomaniak

Many web tools developed by Infomaniak use Angular. The need for up-to-date or recent hardware to run the applications is not specific to Angular itself but rather a general requirement for running any modern web application. Here are some reasons why up-to-date hardware is often necessary:

1. Modern Browser: Angular uses advanced features of modern browsers to provide an optimal user experience; older browsers may not support these features or may not support them optimally, which can lead to compatibility and performance issues.
2. Performance Optimization: Newer browsers are generally optimized to execute JavaScript code faster and to handle complex graphic rendering more efficiently; Angular applications can be quite complex and leverage these optimizations to provide a better user experience.
3. Security: Older browsers may have known security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers to compromise the security of the web application; newer browser versions tend to address these vulnerabilities and offer a higher level of security.
4. Standards and Compatibility: Newer browser versions are typically compliant with the latest web standards, which means they are more compatible with new technologies and the latest HTML, CSS, and JavaScript specifications used by frameworks like Angular; using an outdated browser can lead to rendering issues or missing features.
5. Support for Modern APIs: Newer browsers support modern APIs that allow developers to access advanced features such as geolocation, camera, push notifications, etc.; Angular applications can integrate these features to offer richer and more interactive user experiences, but these features rely on browser support.