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WhatsApp, a US-run messaging service, says as from January 1, 2021, its app will stop working on millions of phones because of an update aimed at phasing out older devices.
Older Android and iPhone devices will no longer support the latest version of the app, this is according to the Independent UK.
The update is said to be focused around the operating systems iOS9 for iPhones and Android 4.0.3 respectively.
With the new initiative, iPhone devices not running iOS9 as well as any phone that does not run at least Android 4.0.3, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich, will no longer be able to open or operate the app.
Meaning that owners of affected mobile devices will have to update their mobile operating system or buy a new smartphone.
Some Android phones that would be affected by the new initiative include the Samsung Galaxy S2, HTC Desire and LG Optimus Black.
Android users can ascertain the software obtainable on their devices by checking their setting sections. On the other hand, iPhone users can determine this by clicking on settings, general and then software update.
Below are phones set to lose WhatsApp support on 1 January 2021:
Apple iPhone 1-4
Samsung Galaxy S2
HTC Desire
LG Optimus Black
Motorola Droid Razr
Any Android released before 2010
Below are phones that will need to update to at least iOS 9 or Android OS 4.0.3:
Apple iPhone 4S
iPhone 5
iPhone 5S
iPhone 6
iPhone 6S
Samsung Galaxy S3 and newer
Samsung Galaxy Note
HTC Sensation
HTC Thunderbolt
LG Lucid
Motorola Droid 4
Sony Xperia Pro and newer.
The development comes as WhatsApp also announced that it would be updating its terms of service as from next year which would demand users agreeing to its privacy rules to keep using the app.
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