Whatsapp will stop working on millions of devices
The popular messenger WhatsApp will stop supporting older smartphones from November 1st. As they say on Online companies, this will affect both iOS and Android devices.
The problem will affect smartphone users with Android 4.0.4 and below, as well as iPhone owners with iOS 9. Due to the decision of the messenger’s management, owners of millions of gadgets may be left without access to their correspondence, photos and videos.
WhatsApp urged to update the device in order to continue using the application or to save the chat history before disconnecting in order to save data.
As the Metro, in total, up to 43 smartphone models are under threat of shutdown.
Checking the iOS version is worth the owners of the iPhone SE, 6S and 6S Plus. In the case of Android, the list includes Samsung Galaxy SII, Galaxy S3 mini, LG Optimus F7, ZTE Grand S Flex, Huawei Ascend G740, Sony Xperia Miro, Alcatel One Touch Evo 7, HTC Desire 500, Lenovo A820.
Earlier it was reported that WhatsApp was fined for €225 million for violating EU data protection law.