1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (407+ words) Brandcom - Linking the future Five iPhone models are scheduled to lose access to WhatsApp starting November 30, 2026, unless their owners install a software update before the deadline, according to the messaging platform’s revised system requirements. WhatsApp which is owned by Meta,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (278+ words) WhatsApp is set to raise its minimum software requirement for iPhones later this year, meaning users of some older Apple devices will need to update their software to continue using the messaging platform. From November 30, 2026, WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (433+ words) WhatsApp has stopped supporting smartphones running Android 5.0 and 5.1, affecting more than 31 older models, including devices from Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Sony, Huawei and Xiaomi. The change took effect on September 8, 2026. Users with phones that cannot be upgraded beyond Android 5.0 or 5.1 may…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (346+ words) WhatsApp cut off support for smartphones running Android 5.0 and 5.1 on September 8, 2026, leaving millions of users who cannot upgrade their devices unable to access the messaging platform. The change is consistent with WhatsApp's long-standing policy of withdrawing support from ageing operating…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (609+ words) WhatsApp has decided to end support for phones that are operating using Android 5.0 Lollipop and Android 5.1 Lollipop. Starting from September 9, people who wish to access WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business will require Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher. This wasn’t a sudden…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (435+ words) WhatsApp is drawing another line under ageing smartphones, with devices stuck on Android 5.0 and Android 5.1 losing official support from September 8. iPhone users face a separate change later this year, although most affected Apple devices have a much easier route to…...