Technical News Office – WhatsApp will soon stop working on some older iPhone models. According to a report, iOS 15.1 or later will be mandatory to run WhatsApp from May 5, 2025. This means that iPhone users who cannot update to iOS 12.5.7 will either have to get a new device, or replace their existing device to run WhatsApp.
Which iPhones will be affected?
According to a report from WABetainfo, this change will only affect iPhones that cannot update to iOS 15.1 or higher. Users who already have iOS 15.1 or newer will not face any issues. Currently, WhatsApp supports iOS 12 and above. But after the next update, it will only work on iOS 15.1 or newer versions. WhatsApp has given affected users five months to prepare. During this time, they can update their device or choose an alternative that supports the new version of iOS.
Affected iPhone models
According to the report, the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be affected by this change. These iPhones were launched 10 years ago, so the number of users running WhatsApp on these models is expected to be very less. Those with newer iPhone models and an iOS version older than 15.1 can update their device by going to iPhone Settings > General > Software Update.
Why does WhatsApp do this?
WABetainfo says that the main reason for stopping support for older iPhones is the use of advanced technology and API available in the new version of iOS. The new iOS version has updated features and technology, which helps WhatsApp develop new features and improve its app. By stopping support for older versions, WhatsApp can provide a better experience for its users and implement features that are not compatible with older operating systems.
Apart from this, it is believed that WhatsApp may have analyzed the number of active users on older versions of iOS. Based on the data, it was decided that very few users depend on the old version. In this way, WhatsApp can now focus on the new version of iOS and strive to provide better features to most of its users.
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