This guide addresses issues that may arise when using Infomaniak applications (such as kChat, kDrive, kAuth, etc.) or tools (such as config.infomaniak.com, the Manager Infomaniak, etc.) with outdated or obsolete hardware (OS, browser, devices, etc.). For example, it will not be possible to comfortably access Infomaniak services with an iPhone 5s or 6 on 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 applications is not specific to Angular itself but rather a general requirement for running any modern web application. Here are a few reasons why up-to-date hardware is often necessary:

1. 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. Newer browsers are generally optimized to run JavaScript code faster and to handle complex graphical renderings more efficiently; Angular applications can be quite complex and leverage these optimizations to provide a better user experience.
3. 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 fix these vulnerabilities and offer a higher level of security.
4. The latest browser versions are generally compliant with the most recent 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 result in rendering issues or missing features.
5. 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 depend on browser support.