WhatsApp to cut support for three iPhones... check if your devices made the list

WhatsApp is set to cut service for three iPhones next year. WhatsApp, Meta's internationally popular messaging and voice-over-IP call service, will no longer be compatible with old iPhone 5s, 6 and 6 Plus devices next year. The announcement comes as the messaging app plans serious upgrades to its services for May 2025 'WhatsApp is providing a five-month notice period, giving them ample time to update their devices if possible or consider alternatives if their hardware does not support newer iOS versions,' according to the tech expert who discovered the service advisory Fortunately, all newer iPhone models will still be compatible with the service, so long as they are running the latest versions of iOS. Salem noted his report for tech site WABetaInfo that the roughly five month window was 'ample time' for older iPhone owners 'to update their devices if possible or consider alternatives if their hardware does not support newer iOS versions.' WhatsApp's own updates coming in May 2025 are expected to also include key new security features, like Chat Lock, which was unique to the encrypted messaging app.