WhatsApp has announced that users on iPhones with iOS versions older than 15.1 will no longer be able to access the app starting May 5, 2025. This change affects models such as iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus, as they can only support up to iOS 12.5.7. The decision to discontinue support for older iOS systems is to allow WhatsApp to implement new features that rely on updated APIs and technology. A five-month communication period was provided to assist users in making necessary updates.
WhatsApp will cease to function on iPhones with iOS versions older than 15.1 starting May 5, 2025, impacting several older iPhone models.
The decision to drop support for older iOS versions is aimed at optimizing WhatsApp and introducing new features reliant on updated operating system technologies.
Affected iPhone models include the iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus, which cannot be updated beyond iOS 12.5.7, making them incompatible with WhatsApp.
WhatsApp issued a five-month notice to give users time to upgrade their devices before the impending software shutdown.
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