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Magento 2.4.9: everything new in the latest release Magento: Versions & Security
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Magento 2.4.9: everything new in the latest release

Magento 2.4.9 is out since 12 May 2026: native PHP framework, PHP 8.4/8.5, MySQL 8.4 and MariaDB 11.4, OpenSearch 3.x, new local payments and stronger security…

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Michelangelo Turillo
June 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Magento security patches: how to keep your store protected Magento: Versions & Security

Magento security patches: how to keep your store protected

Adobe ships security patches between releases: understanding APSB bulletins, applying them fast and pairing them with 2FA, CAPTCHA and backups is what really ke…

2 min · June 23, 2026
Migrating to PHP 8.4 on Magento: the checklist Magento: Versions & Security

Migrating to PHP 8.4 on Magento: the checklist

With Magento 2.4.9, PHP 8.2 is retired: the new version requires PHP 8.4 or 8.5. Here is the step-by-step checklist to migrate your store safely, from third-par…

2 min · June 23, 2026
OpenSearch 3.x on Magento: what changes in search Magento: Versions & Security

OpenSearch 3.x on Magento: what changes in search

Magento 2.4.9 supports OpenSearch 3.x while keeping backward compatibility with 2.x: more performance, stronger security and long-term support. Here is how to m…

2 min · June 23, 2026
Headless and PWA on Magento: when it is worth it Development & Performance

Headless and PWA on Magento: when it is worth it

Headless architecture, GraphQL and PWA Studio promise faster frontends and tailored UX. But they are not the right fit for everyone: here are the benefits, the…

3 min · June 23, 2026
Local payments in Europe: what Magento 2.4.9 offers Payments & Innovation

Local payments in Europe: what Magento 2.4.9 offers

Every European market has its preferred payment methods: BLIK in Poland, Pay Upon Invoice in Germany, wallets and Klarna everywhere. Magento 2.4.9 adds several…

2 min · June 23, 2026
Magento performance and hosting: Redis, Varnish and CDN Development & Performance

Magento performance and hosting: Redis, Varnish and CDN

Magento speed drives conversions and SEO. Here is how to tune it with Varnish full page cache, Redis for cache and sessions, a CDN, production mode, OPcache, We…

3 min · June 23, 2026
GraphQL on Magento: modern APIs for checkout Development & Performance

GraphQL on Magento: modern APIs for checkout

GraphQL powers Magento's headless and PWA storefronts: one endpoint, targeted payloads, better mobile performance. Here is how it works, how it differs from RES…

3 min · June 23, 2026
Magento 2.4.x end of life: deadlines and upgrade plan Magento: Versions & Security

Magento 2.4.x end of life: deadlines and upgrade plan

Every Magento release is supported for about 3 years. Staying on an end-of-life version means no security patches, incompatible modules and PCI risk. Here is ho…

2 min · June 23, 2026
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