Time to upgrade? WhatsApp has just dropped support for these older iPhones and Android phones


  • WhatsApp has stopped supporting a number of older Apple and Android devices
  • The change came into force on June 1, after a small extension was awarded by Apple
  • Now WhatsApp only works on devices running on iOS 15 and Android 5.0 and above, pushing users of older models to upgrade

WhatsApp has officially dropped support for another wave of iPhone and Android phones that are with effect from June 1st. So if you are still using an iPhone or Android phone before 2014, now is the time to consider upgrade icear if WhatsApp is your go-to messaging service.

As a result of the latest updates to its OS requirements, WhatsApp now only supports iPhones running on iOS 15.1 and up, and Android devices running on Android 5.0 and up. Originally, this update was attached to May 5, 2025, but according to 9to5Mac, an extension of Apple was awarded to give users of older iOS devices to prepare for the change.

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