WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from February 1, 2020: Check out the list
4 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from February 1, 2020: Check out the list

India Today  

The most favoured messaging app, WhatsApp might become a thing of past for many users across a globe as the company recently issued a statement warning the users that they would end support for some android and ios devices. Currently, the messaging app supports Android devices running OS 4.0.3+ and iOS devices running iOS 9+ and phones running KaiOS 2.5.1+, including the JioPhones. However, as per new regulations, some phones running operating systems older than these will not receive WhatsApp support from February 1, 2020. Here's the list of operating systems that won't support WhatsApp from February 1, 2020 * All phones running Android 2.3.7 and older * All iPhones running iOS 8 and older * All phones featuring Windows OS Meanwhile, WhatsApp is experimenting a lot with its dark theme.

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From UPI limits to WhatsApp support, key rule changes effective from January 1, 2025
1 week, 1 day ago

From UPI limits to WhatsApp support, key rule changes effective from January 1, 2025

India TV News  

With the start of the New Year 2025, several significant changes have been implemented by TRAI on digital payments, WhatsApp and Amazon Prime. While the Reserve Bank of India has introduced a user-friendly update for UPI payments, WhatsApp and Amazon Prime users will be facing new limitations. For smartphone users, the daily transaction cap remains at Rs 1 lakh, while …

WhatsApp to stop working on these Android phones from January 1: Check the full list
1 week, 3 days ago

WhatsApp to stop working on these Android phones from January 1: Check the full list

India Today  

WhatsApp needs no introduction. But with WhatsApp constantly evolving and adding new features, some older devices will no longer support the app. Starting January 1, 2025, over 20 Android smartphones will lose access to WhatsApp. According to a recent report from HDblog, Meta, the company behind WhatsApp, is phasing out support for these older devices as part of its ongoing …

WhatsApp Might Have A Surprise For You On New Year, These Smartphones Will Stop Supporting Meta-Owned App From January
2 weeks, 2 days ago

WhatsApp Might Have A Surprise For You On New Year, These Smartphones Will Stop Supporting Meta-Owned App From January

ABP News  

The new year is coming, and it brings a lot of surprises for us, some that we love and some that we will hate. WhatsApp, Meta’s widely-used messaging and calling app, remains an essential tool for millions of Android users globally. As WhatsApp continues to expand its features and capabilities, the app periodically updates its system requirements, which means some …

WhatsApp to stop working on older Android devices from 2025. Will your phone still be compatible?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

WhatsApp to stop working on older Android devices from 2025. Will your phone still be compatible?

Live Mint  

WhatsApp has decided to end support for older Android devices from 2025. The new change would mean that people using older Android models would need to upgrade their phones in order to continue using the personal messaging app. WhatsApp is ending support for older Android devices because the hardware on these older devices is not capable of supporting the new …

WhatsApp to stop working on older phones, including some samsung Galaxy models, after December 31
2 weeks, 3 days ago

WhatsApp to stop working on older phones, including some samsung Galaxy models, after December 31

India TV News  

WhatsApp boasts over two billion users worldwide and continually rolls out updates to enhance security and improve user experience. This primarily affects devices running older versions of Android, such as Android KitKat—first released in 2013—and even earlier operating systems. Older operating systems often lack the necessary capabilities for these advanced features and can also present security vulnerabilities. Samsung: Galaxy S3, …

How to install the latest WhatsApp updates on Android and iPhone- Guide
3 weeks, 2 days ago

How to install the latest WhatsApp updates on Android and iPhone- Guide

Hindustan Times  

The instant messaging app WhatsApp has become an integral part of lives to stay connected with friends and family. How to update WhatsApp on Android Step 1: On your Android phone, go to the Google Play Store Step 2: Now, go to “My apps & game” from the Menu. How to update WhatsApp on iPhone Step 1: On your iPhone, …

WhatsApp to Stop-supporting THESE iPhones models by May 2025: List
1 month ago

WhatsApp to Stop-supporting THESE iPhones models by May 2025: List

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned social media platform has announced that it will discontinue support for certain older iPhone models starting May 5, 2025. iPhones unable to upgrade beyond iOS 12.5.7, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, will lose access to the messaging platform. These older devices, released nearly a decade ago, cannot support the advanced technologies required …

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in May 2025; check the full list
1 month ago

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in May 2025; check the full list

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly set to discontinue support for older iPhone models from May 2025, signalling a major shift for users of devices such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. This move will affect devices that are unable to update beyond iOS 12.5.7, the last software version available for these older iPhones. Users on these models …

WhatsApp will soon end support for iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and more: All details here
1 month, 1 week ago

WhatsApp will soon end support for iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and more: All details here

India Today  

WhatsApp has become the most popular messaging application in India for the last decade. WhatsApp has made efforts to ensure compatibility with a wide variety of iOS versions, allowing users on different iPhone models to continue using the app without issues. However, to stay aligned with the latest technological advancements and enhance the overall user experience, WhatsApp is now considering …

WhatsApp Chat Backup: How to Preserve Your Chats on Devices Losing Support
5 months ago

WhatsApp Chat Backup: How to Preserve Your Chats on Devices Losing Support

The Hindu  

Using an old smartphone that is still in working condition is a reality for many, but this can come with several disadvantages. For example, services like Meta’s WhatsApp may stop supporting older systems or devices that do not meet their requirements. Coming to Apple, iPhones with iOS 12 and newer versions, as well as iPhones that can receive SMS messages …

WhatsApp rollouts design changes for its mobile app interface on Android, iOS platforms: Here's what's new
7 months, 4 weeks ago

WhatsApp rollouts design changes for its mobile app interface on Android, iOS platforms: Here's what's new

India TV News  

After introducing a host of features in the last few months, WhatsApp is now rolling out various design changes for its mobile app interface on both Android and iOS platforms. “When designing, we consider varying levels of connectivity and digital literacy to keep WhatsApp accessible, and we’re careful with changes that affect people’s muscle memory. The company announced in a …

WhatsApp stops working on these 25 devices - Is your phone on the list? Check now
1 year, 2 months ago

WhatsApp stops working on these 25 devices - Is your phone on the list? Check now

India TV News  

In a significant development, WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app owned by Meta, has officially halted its services for many users with older smartphones. As of October 24, WhatsApp will no longer work for those individuals using smartphones running on Android OS 5.0 or earlier versions, and for iPhone users, their devices must be running iOS 12 or later to …

WhatsApp rolls out update to fix Android beta widget issue
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out update to fix Android beta widget issue

India TV News  

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has swiftly responded to user feedback by rolling out a bug-fix update aimed at resolving a widget-related problem on its Android beta version. Numerous users encountered a glitch after installing the previous WhatsApp beta update for Android. The WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.13 version, which has been released as a bug-fix update, rectifies the widget malfunction …

WhatsApp gets a dedicated app for Wear OS 3-powered smartwatches
1 year, 5 months ago

WhatsApp gets a dedicated app for Wear OS 3-powered smartwatches

India Today  

WhatsApp is rolling out a dedicated app for smartwatches running Wear OS 3 and above. First teased at Google I/O 2023, the new app lets users stay connected with others even if they don't have a phone with them. The new WhatsApp app for Wear OS simply means more features. In other WhatsApp-related news, Meta has rolled out a new …

WhatsApp introduces in-app chat support on Windows beta: Know about latest update
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp introduces in-app chat support on Windows beta: Know about latest update

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Meta, has introduced a new in-app chat support feature for its Windows beta version. The introduction of in-app chat support is expected to be a time-saving and convenient feature for users. In addition to the chat support feature, WhatsApp also recently introduced a crop tool for the drawing editor in its Windows beta …

WhatsApp to get a new design, more features incoming: All details
1 year, 8 months ago

WhatsApp to get a new design, more features incoming: All details

India Today  

WhatsApp is working on a bunch of new features for its Android, iOS and desktop users. Now, moving on to the next update, WhatsApp is reportedly working on animated emojis to enhance messaging and connectivity on the platform. "Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.9.2 update, available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is also …

WhatsApp updated desktop app with improved connectivity and video chat experience
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp updated desktop app with improved connectivity and video chat experience

India TV News  

Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has released a new desktop app for Windows, featuring faster loading times and the ability to hold group video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people. In a recent blog post, Meta announced that the latest update to the WhatsApp desktop app for Windows allows users to make group …

WhatsApp bug fix released for notifications issue on iOS
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp bug fix released for notifications issue on iOS

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform has released a new bug fix update for iOS devices, to fix the issue with notifications. The fix for notifications will be made available after installing the latest update on WhatsApp for iOS- where the update could be downloaded from the App Store, the report further stated. ALSO, READ WhatsApp Update: Working on new chat …

WhatsApp Update: Working on new chat attachment menu for Android beta
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Update: Working on new chat attachment menu for Android beta

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly working on a redesigned chat attachment menu which will be rolled out for Android beta users. The new chat attachment menu is under development at the time of writing and it is expected to be released in the future update of all the application users, WABetaInfo reported. Earlier this month, the messaging platform …

WhatsApp Update: New 'Report status updates' feature out for Android beta users
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Update: New 'Report status updates' feature out for Android beta users

India TV News  

WhatsApp Update: An instant messaging platform which has been launching a number of features to improvise the user experience has come up with yet another feature which will enable the user to report status updates. With this new feature, users will be able to report any status update which might violate the Terms of Service of WhatsApp. Furthermore, the feature …

WhatsApp for Android rolls out new features for everyone: Increase in media sharing limit and more
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp for Android rolls out new features for everyone: Increase in media sharing limit and more

India Today  

WhatsApp has rolled out some new features for everyone who is using the Android version of the app. The messaging app has added the ability to share up to 100 photos with contacts and one will also now be able to add a caption while sharing a document on WhatsApp. WhatsApp rolls out new features for Android stable version As …

WhatsApp launches its native Mac app in public beta
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp launches its native Mac app in public beta

India Today  

WhatsApp has finally rolled out the native macOS app in a public beta, so users who use a Mac will now be able to use the messaging app. WhatsApp users need to have a Mac that is using Apple’s own chip with macOS 11 Big Sur or a newer version. There are a few performance issues and the web version …

WhatsApp introduces native beta for macOS: How does it work?
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp introduces native beta for macOS: How does it work?

India TV News  

WhatsApp has come up with the latest new update for devices running on macOS. The new feature will enable the WhatsApp Desktop user to have a different interface from the desktop version of the application. Image Source : WHATSAPPWhatsApp Desktop download What are the major changes in the native beta for macOS? If someone would like to join the beta …

WhatsApp for iOS update rolls out ‘Search by Date Feature’
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp for iOS update rolls out ‘Search by Date Feature’

Live Mint  

WhatsApp, a Meta owned instant messaging platform, has received a stable update for iPhone users. The new update lets users drop and drag images, videos and more media from other apps in the Meta owned app and share it with other users on WhatsApp in chat messages. The instant messaging platform WhatsApp and voice-over-IP platform have introduced the latest update …

WhatsApp has stopped working on these 49 smartphones: Full list here
2 years ago

WhatsApp has stopped working on these 49 smartphones: Full list here

Live Mint  

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has ended support for old smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Huawei, LG and others from January 1, 2023. As mentioned above, the list includes devices from different smartphone brands including Apple, Samsung, LG and Huawei. Here’s the full list of phones that no longer support WhatsApp - Apple iPhone 5 - Apple iPhone 5c - Archos …

WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones this month
2 years ago

WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones this month

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A statement from WhatsApp explaining the move said: ‘Devices and software change often, so we regularly review …

WhatsApp self-chat option now available for some users, 3 other features coming soon
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp self-chat option now available for some users, 3 other features coming soon

India Today  

WhatsApp has started beta testing for some of its upcoming features, including Auto mute large group chats, Send message to yourself - entry point, a redesigned disappearing messages section for some Android users. Talking about the availability of upcoming WhatsApp features, WaBetaInfo reports that even if the platform is officially rolling out features for beta users, the updates may take …

These older iPhone variants will not support WhatsApp after Oct 24: Know-why?
2 years, 2 months ago

These older iPhone variants will not support WhatsApp after Oct 24: Know-why?

India TV News  

If you are an iPhone user and using some older variant- then there is bad news at the edge. It has been reported that in the coming days, if you are using an older variant of iPhone, then WhatsApp might not work on the platform. Hence, an immediate upgrade latest version of iOS, if you are willing to have access …

WhatsApp will stop working on these iPhone models post Diwali: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp will stop working on these iPhone models post Diwali: Report

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp is one of the most popular platform for online communication. However according to a report from Live Mint, WhatsApp will not work in some of the iPhone models running on older operating system post Diwali. iPhone users will need iOS 12 or a newer version of the operating system to continue using WhatsApp A recent update from Apple states …

WhatsApp releases fixes for security bugs affecting Android and iOS devices
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp releases fixes for security bugs affecting Android and iOS devices

The Hindu  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team on Tuesday released notes for multiple security bugs in WhatsApp which could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected versions of the software. Attackers could exploit these security bugs to execute remote code during an established video call, or send a maliciously crafted video file to targeted systems. CERT-In in …

Whatsapp to stop working on some older iOS devices
2 years, 4 months ago

Whatsapp to stop working on some older iOS devices

Firstpost  

Users of some older iOS devices will no longer be able to support WhatsApp from October. The instant messaging app has said that it will be dropping support for iOS 11 and 10 unless devices update to newer software. Many older Apple devices aren’t able to upgrade to the latest firmware due to their old age. With WhatsApp’s recent flurry …

WhatsApp is getting yet another Instagram-like feature soon
2 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp is getting yet another Instagram-like feature soon

India Today  

WhatsApp is constantly developing a new range of features for users. While testing a new feature, the company first tests features with iOS users in beta, followed by Android beta users everyone. The meta-owned instant messaging app is preparing to introduce a new feature for iOS users that will give users the ability to view Status directly from WhatsApp's chat …

WhatsApp to end support for these iOS users. Check your compatibility
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp to end support for these iOS users. Check your compatibility

Live Mint  

WhatsApp is planning to drop support for iOS 10, iOS 11, iPhone 5, and iPhone 5C over the coming months. After this update many of the WhatsApp in-app features may not be available to the iPhone users across the world, only those who are still using the dated iOS versions. Apple iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C are not compatible with …

WhatsApp for Business gets multi-device support, Cloud API and more
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp for Business gets multi-device support, Cloud API and more

India Today  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company is opening WhatsApp to any business of any size around the world with WhatsApp Cloud API. "Today, I am excited to announce that we're opening WhatsApp to any business of any size around the world with WhatsApp Cloud API," said Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg announced that now any business, irrespective of its scale and …

These 5 Features Are Coming To WhatsApp For Your Smartphone In 2022: All Details
2 years, 8 months ago

These 5 Features Are Coming To WhatsApp For Your Smartphone In 2022: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp has officially confirmed that five new features are rolling out for smartphone users in 2022. The new features allow better file sharing, improve the ability for multiple people to attend audio calls and more power given to the WhatsApp Group admins. In total, WhatsApp is getting five new features this year, and here are the details and use of …

WhatsApp getting new features on desktop and iOS apps, new beta versions suggest
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp getting new features on desktop and iOS apps, new beta versions suggest

India Today  

WhatsApp has a couple of new features in its lineup, a look into its latest beta versions has hinted. If a recent report highlighting the findings is to be believed, WhatsApp may soon update its WhatsApp Desktop app with a new feature, as well as introduce new functionality to its app for iPhone users. The feature is present on the …

WhatsApp Is Bringing 37 New Emojis To Android With Upcoming Update
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Is Bringing 37 New Emojis To Android With Upcoming Update

News 18  

Apple’s most recent iPhone update with iOS 15.4 brought new emojis for iPhone users that included a melting face, a pregnant man, and more. Now, popular instant messaging app WhatsApp is getting these new emojis in a recent update. The new emojis come as part of Unicode 14, that was introduced with Android 12L and iOS 15.4. WATCH VIDEO: Why …

WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Phones From March 31: All Details
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Phones From March 31: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app with billions of daily active users from across the globe. And WhatsApp is making it clear that any phone running these Android, iOS or KaiOS versions will not be able to use the messaging app from March 31 onwards, which is just a few days away. WhatsApp Will Not Work On These Phones …

WhatsApp starts rolling out stable version of multi-device feature
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out stable version of multi-device feature

India Today  

About eight months ago, WhatsApp offered early access to multi-device support on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS. The multi-device feature lets users access four devices at the same time. WhatsApp had previously revealed that ever since it had rolled out the beta version of the multi-device feature, it had witnessed an increase in people accessing"the feature directly through the …

WhatsApp rolling out multi-device update to web, desktop users. Read here
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp rolling out multi-device update to web, desktop users. Read here

Live Mint  

WhatsApp is rolling out multi-device update that allows bugs fixes and other improvements. The multi-device beta update allowed users to link four desktop devices at the same time and without the need of an active internet connection on the phone. “In November 2021, WhatsApp has rolled out some improvements for multi-device, for example, people don’t receive chat notifications when the …

WhatsApp will soon unveil an app for iPad, Will Cathcart confirms
2 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp will soon unveil an app for iPad, Will Cathcart confirms

India Today  

WhatsApp users have always clamoured for a native app on the iPad but now they might get it soon. WhatsApp head Will Cathcart confirmed during an interview that the Meta-owned messaging app is finally considering a native app for iPad. Many times the traces of WhatsApp working on an iPad app were also spotted by tippers but nothing concrete ever …

WhatsApp set to make chat migration easier from Android to iOS
2 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp set to make chat migration easier from Android to iOS

India Today  

Transitioning from one operating system to another is a task. As per Wabetainfo, WhatsApp beta for iOS carried traces of an upcoming feature that would let iOS users import chat from an Android device. The screenshot by Wabetainfo shows WhatsApp asking users for their permission to import chat history from an Android device. The feature once rolled out would make …

WhatsApp Won’t Work On Some Android Phones, iPhones From Nov 1. Is Your Device Compatible?
3 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Won’t Work On Some Android Phones, iPhones From Nov 1. Is Your Device Compatible?

ABP News  

New Delhi: Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp will not work on some Android smartphones, and also a few iPhone models, from November 1. WhatsApp will stop supporting systems running on Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, iOS 9, and KaiOS 2.5.0, starting November 1, according to information shared on the platform’s FAQ section. WhatsApp says it will provide support for Android devices …

WhatsApp is going stop working on these old phones Samsung and Apple
3 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp is going stop working on these old phones Samsung and Apple

India Today  

WhatsApp, the most popular messaging application used daily by hundreds of millions of people will stop working for certain old phones. Come 1st of November the instant messaging application will stop working on certain types of Android and iOS mobile phones, something that will undoubtedly affect millions of people. Here is a complete list of smartphones that will no longer …

Early Version of WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Could Be Limited to One Phone Per Account
3 years, 6 months ago

Early Version of WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Could Be Limited to One Phone Per Account

News 18  

WhatsApp recently confirmed the development of multi-device support along with improved disappearing message and a new view once feature. So far, we know that the feature would essentially enable users to access WhatsApp on different devices such as laptop or tablets without the access to the main app on the smartphone. However, a new development spotted by WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo …

WhatsApp multi-device feature: Beta version to support 4 devices, one phone
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp multi-device feature: Beta version to support 4 devices, one phone

Live Mint  

WhatsApp multi-deivce support is expected to roll out to Beta version of the application very soon. A recent screenshot of WhatsApp multi-device support was shared by WABetaInfo, a website that tracks features on the beta version. View Full Image Screengrab of the feature Additionally, WhatsApp also posted some pointers regarding the new feature. Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing …

WhatsApp likely to roll out design changes for Android app
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp likely to roll out design changes for Android app

India Today  

WhatsApp is likely to introduce some design changes for the Android app. The messaging app is testing some design changes for the Android app in the beta version according to WaBetaInfo, the features tracker. This means when beta users open WhatsApp, the first page on the app which shows your latest chats with contacts and groups will not have the …

WhatsApp voice calling is now available on KaiOS feature phones including JioPhone, Nokia 8110 4G and more
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp voice calling is now available on KaiOS feature phones including JioPhone, Nokia 8110 4G and more

Firstpost  

It is available on feature phones that run on KaiOS, has 512 GB of RAM and the latest WhatsApp version 2.2110.41. The messaging app has joined hands with KaiOS Technologies to allow people to make internet-based voice calls on their KaiOS-based feature phones worldwide. WhatsApp calling is available on feature phones that run on KaiOS, has 512 GB of RAM …

WhatsApp extends the deadline to accept new terms of service to June 19 in some countries
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp extends the deadline to accept new terms of service to June 19 in some countries

India Today  

WhatsApp has extended the deadline of its privacy policy for some countries to June 19, 2021. WhatsApp had previously kept February 8 as the deadline for users all over the world to accept the new terms of service, which got extended to May 15 after severe backlash and criticism. Earlier this month, Germany’s lead data protection regulator had called WhatsApp’s …

Android to iPhone, iPhone to Android is going to be easy with rumoured WhatsApp chat backup feature
3 years, 9 months ago

Android to iPhone, iPhone to Android is going to be easy with rumoured WhatsApp chat backup feature

India Today  

Despite covering technology for all these years, if there's one question that I always feared that might come from friends, family, colleagues, or people who generally reached out, how to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iOS or vice versa. Now, users will have to understand that the chat history migration between Android and iOS is part of WhatsApp's multi-device …

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