WhatsApp will no longer work on some Android and iOS smartphones.
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Although ceasing to support smartphone models is no longer new to WhatsApp, it is still important for your to know the handsets that will be affected.
In the upcoming update, WhatsApp is expected to stop supporting around 50 devices before 2022 ends. These include iPhone, Samsung, LG, Alcatel, etc.
If you are worried that your device will be affected, here are the included units and other major details.
WhatsApp Will No Longer Work on Some Android and iOS Smartphones
Phone Arena reported that if you want to continue using the WhatsApp messaging application, your device should at least have Android 5.0 Lollipop or iOS 12.
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The WhatsApp messaging app is displayed on an Apple iPhone on May 14, 2019 in San Anselmo, California. Facebook owned messaging app WhatsApp announced a cybersecurity breach that makes users vulnerable to malicious spyware installation iPhone and Android smartphones.
When it comes to the affected models, here are some of the iOS and Android smartphones that are included:
iOS Smartphones
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
Android Smartphones
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
- Samsung Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy S2
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Huawei Ascend D1
- Huawei Ascend Mate
- Lenovo A820
- LG Optimus F3Q
- LG Optimus 4X HD
- LG Lucid 2
- Sony Xperia miro
- Sony Xperia Neo L
The mentioned smartphone models above are just some of the affected units. To view the complete list, you can visit this link.
Why WhatsApp Do This
According to Independent UK's latest report, WhatsApp is pulling out its support in older smartphone models for a reason.
"Devices and software change often, so we regularly review what operating systems we support and make updates," said WhatsApp.
The messaging app further explained that these handsets could lack the latest security updates, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
WhatsApp added that by ceasing to support older devices, tech firms are encouraged to check the gadgets with the fewest number of users.
WhatsApp is still making drastic efforts to ensure the safety of its consumers and to enhance their experiences.
Previously, the WhatsApp View Once feature is reportedly arriving on Android devices.
We also reported that the new WhatsApp Message Yourself feature had been rolled out.
For more news updates about WhatsApp and other messaging apps, keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
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