WhatsApp took a decision a while ago that would negatively affect millions of iPhone users. According to the statement made by WABetaInfo, Some iOS devices will not be able to access the application. This means that if you have one of the smartphones below, the app will not work for you very soon.
WhatsApp cuts support for iOS 10 and 11
WABetaInfo announced that as of October 24, 2022, WhatsApp will stop supporting iOS 10 and iOS 11 operating systems. The company, which has already sent notifications to users running one of these two versions, announced its decision as follows:
WhatsApp will stop supporting this iOS version from October 24, 2022. Please update your phone to the latest iOS version by going to Settings > General and tapping Software Update.
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WhatsApp also did not forget to update the “Supported operating systems” page in the Help Center. Recommended devices section. “iPhone with iOS 12 or later” added item. On this page, it was previously stated that the application supports devices with iOS 10 and above.
Which devices does it affect?
WhatsApp does not support iOS 12 operating system On iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C models it will not work. It will continue to work smoothly on iPhones compatible with iOS 12 and newer, including the iPhone 5S.
Last year, WhatsApp also ended support for Android 4.0.3 and iOS 9. After this decision, it continued to work only on phones compatible with iOS 10 and above.
With the development of technology, many new features are added to WhatsApp and these may require up-to-date operating systems to work smoothly. In this context, the company necessarily may have to end support for older versions. Twitter also ended its application support on the iPhone 6 in the past months.
How does WhatsApp determine the versions it will support?
Here’s how WhatsApp explains which operating system it will support and stop supporting:
“To determine the operating systems we will cease to support, as other tech companies do, every year, we identify the devices and software used by the oldest and least number of people.. These devices may also lack the latest security updates or functionality required to run WhatsApp.”