WhatsApp plans to end support for iOS 10 and iOS 11 this fall, reports WABetaInfo, which more often discovers new functions and plans in WhatsApp’s code. As of October 24, 2022, the app will no longer work on the iPhone 5 or iPhone 5C. From then on, at least iOS 12 is required.
The iPhone 5 appeared in 2012, and the iPhone 5C followed a year later. People with such an old iPhone who want to continue using WhatsApp will eventually have to switch to a newer device. The iPhone 5 and 5C have already stopped receiving major software updates from Apple and receive only sporadic security updates.
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Memories
WhatsApp reports already on its website that only iPhones with iOS 12 or older are supported. “If we stop supporting your operating system, you will receive a notification several times and be reminded to upgrade your device.”
The oldest Android version WhatsApp currently supports is version 4.1, which appeared in 2012.
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iOS 16
Apple is likely to announce which legacy iPhones support the upcoming iOS version at its annual WWDC developer conference next month. The 2015 iPhone 6S and the 2016 first-generation iPhone SE are not expected to receive an update to iOS 16† The major update is expected this fall.
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