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WhatsApp doesn't support older iPhones
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WhatsApp doesn't support older iPhones

WhatsApp doesn't support older iPhones, one of the world's most popular instant messaging apps, announced that starting May 5, 2025, it will no longer support a number of Apple and Android phone models. The new policy was put in place by Meta, the company behind WhatsApp, and will affect iPhone users whose devices do not meet the app's latest software requirements. A total of 19 older device models, including the iPhone 5, will no longer be able to use WhatsApp after that date. In fact, the iPhone 5 is still quite widely used today. Technological developments and new feature updates make it difficult for older devices to keep up with the demands of modern software updates. Users of these devices will have to update their phone's operating system (if possible) or change to a newer model in order to continue using WhatsApp. In addition to the iPhone 5, several other Apple devices will also lose WhatsApp support including: Also Read: iPhone SE [...]

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