The service has now been stopped as reported. However, while the iPhone 4 was discontinued with iOS 7, the iPhone 4s users were still able to update to iOS 9, which allowed them to continue using WhatsApp. To recall, the last time WhatsApp was updated to remove support for older phones was back in February 2020 with a version that dropped support for iOS 8. Phones running on KaiOS 2.5.1 and newer versions including the JioPhone and the JioPhone 2. iPhones running on iOS 10 and newer version. Android phones running on OS 4.0.3 and newer version. Given the iPhone 4s cannot be updated to iOS 10, users who still use the iPhone model will not be able to use the encrypted messaging platform any longer.

In the latest post published on the official WhatsApp website, the messaging platform now requires iOS 10 or later version to run smoothly. Also Read - WhatsApp rolling out new ‘call links’ feature and working on 32-person video call: Details here This means that iPhone 4s users will no longer be able to use WhatsApp and must upgrade to an iPhone running at least iOS 10.

Also Read - Govt agency warns of dangerous WhatsApp bug that affects Android, iOS devices: Do this immediatelyĪs per the latest report, WhatsApp has dropped support for iOS 9 and OS 4.0.2. The popular instant messaging app has been recently updated with a change that impacted some users who still use old Android phones and iPhones. Also Read - Giving fake identity for SIM, WhatsApp, Telegram will lead to jail time and 50k fine: Govt According to the latest update coming directly from the Facebook owned messaging platform, WhatsApp service has be halted for some phones including iPhone and Android. WhatsApp has a new update for iPhone users and unfortunately, it is not good news.

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