


“To choose what to stop supporting, every year we, like other technology companies, look at which devices and software are the oldest and have the fewest number of people still using them.”īefore the app stops working on your phone, WhatsApp should directly alert you. “These devices also might not have the latest security updates, or might lack the functionality required to run WhatsApp.” “Devices and software change often, so we regularly review what operating systems we support and make updates,” WhatsApp said. WhatsApp will no longer support iOS 11 and older, which means that those with an iOS 11-compatible iPhone 5s through to X may need to upgrade their operating system to continue using the app. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >
