WhatsApp Discontinues Support for Older Android and iPhones Starting June 1st

On June 1, WhatsApp will discontinue support for outdated smartphones running on Android and iOS. The application will no longer function on devices with Android versions later than 5.0 (Lollipop) and iOS versions later than 15.1, as reported by Neowin. Consequently, users of iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 6 Plus will no longer be able to access WhatsApp on their devices.

Android users can check their version by navigating to the «About phone» section in their settings. iPhone users can find this information in «Settings» > «General» > «About.» Those with unsupported devices will receive notifications from WhatsApp prompting them to upgrade.

This week, WhatsApp introduced an app for the iPad, marking its debut 15 years after the messenger’s launch. The app is available in the App Store.

It supports all major features found on the iPhone, including voice and video calls. Additionally, the tablet version incorporates iPadOS-specific functionalities such as Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over, allowing users to utilize WhatsApp alongside other applications. All data remains secure with end-to-end encryption, and synchronization works seamlessly with iPhone, Mac, and other devices.