messaging app WhatsApp is working hard on its next updatesIt will introduce a number of new tools to improve user experience in the mobile service.
But, Not all news is positive for WhatsApp users, Because the company announced that some mobile devices will stop receiving these updates. This means the app will stop working on these devices.
According to the company’s latest reports, the new update is expected to be released on March 1, which will result in approx. 1% of mobile phones worldwide will not be able to run WhatsApp.
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It is known that the main purpose of the update and the measure to disable the application on some mobile devices is to guarantee the security and proper operation of WhatsApp on the most modern devices.
The update will affect devices running Android 4.0.1 or earlier and iOS 12 or earlierwill no longer receive technical support and the messaging app will stop working on them. Additionally, it has been verified that the minimum requirements to run are met WhatsApp on mobile device will be Android 5.0 or above system.
The company stated that it will send notifications to users via WhatsApp before stopping support for an operating system. We remind them several times to update their operating systems. They will also regularly update a web page with the latest operating systems they support.
The company’s recommendation is for users to update their mobile devices to have at least Android OS 5.0. and you can continue using the application without any difficulties. With this update, WhatsApp aims to improve service quality and implement various tools that will be developed in the coming months.
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ALEJANDRA HERNANDEZ TORRES
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