The WMF Android App team will be ceasing active support for older

devices soon, namely devices that run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

or older. Our final legacy device release is expected in mid to late

September[0]. This release will remain available on the Google Play

Store for devices running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) through 4.0 (Ice

Cream Sandwich). However, future releases will only target devices

running Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich MR1) and higher. [1]

* Why this is happening

  Devices running Android versions older than 4.0.3 make up less than

  8%[2] of the Wikipedia for Android install base, and supporting older

  devices requires disproportionate developer time and effort. Focusing

  our efforts on the most recent and widely used versions will allow us

  to provide a faster, more stable, and more delightful Wikipedia

  experience.

* What this means for older devices

  Enjoy a stable and beautiful legacy release for as long as you wish.

  When you're ready for a new device, a sleek and modern app awaits you.

* What this means for all other devices

  Reap the benefits of a Wikipedia for Android experience built to take

  advantage of the latest and greatest Android technology available.

-The Wikimedia Android team

[0] This will be the final planned legacy device release. Allowances

    will be made to enable back support patches of critical issues.

[1] https://source.android.com/source/build-numbers.html

[2] Google Play Developer Console, Current Installs by Device on August

    20, 2015.

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