“It Won't Work”: WhatsApp To End Support for Selected iPhones and Android Devices From October
- WhatsApp has updated its device compatibility requirements and has ended support for some iPhones and Android devices
- The messaging app is now advising users whose phones are still running older operating systems to upgrade
- WhatsApp is one of the world's most used messaging apps, with at least 140 billion messages exchanged daily
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WhatsApp has announced that it will no longer support a variety of phone models starting in the third quarter of 2024.
The messaging platform, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., said the new compatibility guidelines affect older phones running on iOS and Android operating systems.
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WhatsApp to end support for some phones
Reports revealed that WhatsApp's decision affects many devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus, Motorola Moto G, and various iPhone models such as the 5, 6, and SE.
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WhatsApp recommends that users only use the app if they have a device running Android 5.0 or later or an iPhone running iOS 12 or above.
One of the main reasons for WhatsApp ceasing support for older phone models is the potential security risks involved.
WhatsApp, in a message to users, said:
"We stop supporting older devices and operating systems on an ongoing basis. This is so we can support newer ones and keep up with the latest advances in technology.
"We’ll tell you if we stop supporting your device or operating system.
"We’ll remind you a few times to upgrade your device to continue using WhatsApp.
"Android phones with Android 5.0 and newer can receive SMS messages or calls."
Man buys expensive iPhone 15 for girlfriend
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that reactions trailed the video of a man who gifted his girlfriend an iPhone 15 worth N2.2 million.
In a video seen on the TikTok handle of @crispdal, the lady could not control her excitement when the huge gift was handed to her.
The man and his friends were riding in a car with the lady when the gift was unveiled.
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