WhatsApp plans to cut three iPhones next year.
A website investigating a beta version of an app has found a hidden warning that Meta’s messaging services are scheduled to resume service by May 5, 2025, when updates are not available. iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
The handsets do not support Apple’s iOS 15.1, which is set to be the default version of the messaging app, and are limited to iOS 12.5.7.
Industry officials noted that the announcement it does not affect WhatsApp users who enjoy this service Android materials.
Others thought so the Meta program was in charge Its internal data on the number of services for elderly iPhone users before deciding that it was the right time to cut this probably modest number of customers.
For them they want to upgrade their phones to continue with WhatsApp, experts recommended backing up their chats and multimedia history from Apple to iCloud, to connect to a new device through WhatsApp Chat Transfer.
Egyptian tech expert Youssef Salem, who focuses on Apple products, was the first to announce WhatsApp’s plans – after investigating the latest WhatsApp launch.TestFlight,’ Apple’s program for software developers to test new technologies.
WhatsApp’s warning, Salem said, ‘informs users of iOS versions earlier than 15.1 that they will no longer be able to use the app in the future, even if they try to access it through the previous beta version on TestFlight.’
WhatsApp (above, on screen), the world’s most popular Meta messaging and voice over IP, will no longer be compatible with older iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus devices next year. The announcement comes as the messaging app plans to significantly upgrade its services in May 2025
“WhatsApp is giving a five-month notice, giving them (older iPhone users) enough time to update their devices if possible or to consider alternatives if their devices are not compatible with the latest iOS versions,” according to a technical expert who obtained the service’s advice.
Fortunately, all new iPhone models will remain compatible with this service, as long as they are running the latest versions of iOS.
Updating the operating system on an Apple device is as simple as going to iPhone Settings, clicking ‘General’ and then selecting ‘Software Update.’
WhatsApp introduced a new feature last month that auto-writes memo messages and the upcoming feature will continue augment these AI models with extensive language-based tools.
Salem said his tech website report WABetaInfo that the roughly five-month window was ‘sufficient time’ for owners of older iPhones to ‘update their devices if possible or consider alternatives if their hardware is not compatible with newer iOS versions.’
WhatsApp has been working for many years to be relevant in the middle of providing important new features, such as background check work needed to help combat ‘fake news’ and misinformationand keep the service open to as many users as possible.
“This process has allowed WhatsApp to reach more people,” said Salem, but it may have been due to the recent adoption of ‘modern technology’.
Apple experts have noted that the privacy and security of iPhone users may want to do so keep their iOS fully updated, ensuring that all threats are connected and protected from cyber criminals.
The upcoming update of WhatsApp in May 2025 is also expected include new security features, such as Chat Lock, which was unique to the messaging app.
“Locking the chat takes the thread out of your inbox and puts it behind its own folder that can be accessed with your device’s password or biometric, like a fingerprint,” Meta said in a statement. Chat Lock Announcement.
It automatically hides the content of those chats in notifications, too. We hope this article will be useful for people who share their phones from time to time with their family members, or when someone is holding your phone.’
