These models of Apple iPhone will not run WhatsApp from October 24, Know details

WhatsApp by Meta is probably one of the most used apps by smartphone users worldwide. The messaging app is not only popular with Android users but also iPhone users. However, Apple has announced that some iPhone models will no longer support WhatsApp as of October 24. If you are one of the users of these models, you have something to worry about.

According to Apple, Iphone running on iOS 10 or iOS 11 will no longer support WhatsApp on its platform. WhatsApp has also informed users of this development. To continue running WhatsApp on smartphones, users need to have iOS 12 or higher installed on their iPhones. After the update, users with iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C can use WhatsApp. However, if you are an iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S user, you cannot use WhatsApp. This means that those users (iPhone 4, 4S) must get a new iPhone.

To update iPhone, users need to open Settings > General > Software Update. If your iPhone has the automatic download setting enabled, you don’t have to worry about doing it manually. When it comes to Android, users need to have OS version 4.1 or higher on their device.

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