WhatsApp may not work on your smartphone from January 1, 2023
A major update is on the way and many models won’t be supported by the app next year. These are only old devices but they may still be in circulation.
Do you use WhatsApp and have an old smartphone? Please note that messaging may not work in 2023. According to several specialized media reports, the app can no longer be used on dozens of devices as of December 31st.
according to phoneandroid, 49 models involved. iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, Sony Xperia Neo L…the list goes on. These are older smartphones but some of them may still be in circulation.
For WhatsApp, this is first and foremost a security issue. Offering an app on devices whose operating system is no longer receiving support or updates carries risks, and the WhatsApp developers are aware of this. specific frandroid.
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“The Meta is a major update to its WhatsApp application. As is often the case in this type of situation, the publisher is obliged to revise the technical requirements upwards to access the application.” Add the Fnack.
According to the October 2022 Digital Report, quoted Admin blogWhasApp is now available in 180 countries and now has 2 billion active users worldwide. 32.1% of the population aged 13 and over use the app per month.
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