WhatsApp to stop functioning on few iPhone devices from Oct 24; Here's why

WhatsApp has in the past declared that iOS 12 or a newer software version will be required for iPhone users to continue using the platform on its Help Center website

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BS Web Team New Delhi
WhatsApp to stop functioning on some of the older iPhone devices, as per a recent update from the makers. The instant messaging app will discontinue supporting devices with operating systems, iOS 10 and iOS 11 from October 24, as per a report in Mashable India.

According to a media reports, WhatsApp has already begun with the process of alerting iPhone users, who are using the older operating systems and have sent a notification regarding the same. The instant messaging application has also asked the users to update their iPhones to the latest versions available in these devices. 

The devices which are likely to bear the brunt are iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. Notably, iOS 10 and iOS 11

First Published: Sep 02 2022 | 7:20 PM IST

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