In recent weeks we have had a lot of news regarding the largest instant messaging application in the world: WhatsApp. A few weeks ago we discovered the new function that allows adding custom lists in the application header and a few days later the launch of voicemail transcription was announced. In fact, the latter function was compatible with Spanish. However, all that glitters is not gold and WhatsApp will limit compatibility and exclude iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from May 5, 2025. We provide you with all the data below.
On May 5, WhatsApp restricts compatible iPhones
Until now, WhatsApp was available for all iPhones with a software version of iOS 12 or higher. However, as in all applications and services There comes a time when the requirements are more and more restricted and little by little there are devices that are no longer compatible. And unfortunately, WhatsApp has reached this point.
In a recent notification, reported by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp announced that on May 5, iOS 15.1 or higher will be required for operation. This means that the iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will no longer be supported with the messaging service since its latest update offered by Apple is iOS 12.5.7.
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As WhatsApp assures, notice is given more than 5 months in advance, enough time for users to back up their conversations through the different ways of saving backups, as well as update to the most recent version of iOS if they haven't done so or consider purchasing one new terminal to continue using WhatsApp.
Although at first glance this may seem somewhat exaggerated, it is normal that a service like WhatsApp wants to continue to advance in its functions and offer greater security to users and to do this it is necessary to demand more requirements that, unfortunately, older iPhones cannot meet. .
