Full list of phones whatsapp won't work on from june

RECENT CHANGES TO WHATSAPP’S COMPATIBILITY WITH OPERATING SYSTEMS MEAN OLDER PHONES WON'T BE ABLE TO RUN THE APP - CHECK IF YOU'RE AFFECTED 10:10, 03 Jun 2025 WhatsApp users are

being warned that the popular messaging app will no longer work on some phones from June. The new changes came into force on June 1 and affect phones that are more than 10 years old. In a

nutshell, changes to WhatsApp’s compatibility with operating systems mean some older smartphones won't be able to run the app, due to security concerns. The changes, which were supposed

to start in May, were pushed to this month. iPhones released in 2014 or earlier and which cannot upgrade to the 15.1 iOS version are affected. The minimum requirement for Android phones is

now OS 5.0, which was released in 2014. WhatsApp sent notifications warning people that they need to "update to the latest version of iOS to continue using WhatsApp." These alerts

were sent out to users running anything older than iOS 15.1 on their iPhones. If you have an iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus, or any earlier iPhone, your device will not be compatible

with iOS 18. This means you will not be able to update your phone and WhatsApp will stop working on the device you use, reports the Liverpool Echo. Android phones like Samsung’s Galaxy S

III, the HTC One X, and the Sony Xperia Z will no longer be able to run Meta's messaging app. According to 9to5Mac, on the app's FAQ page, Meta says the decision to axe support is

due to these legacy phones not having the latest security updates or functionality required to run WhatsApp. Article continues below Apple declared the iPhone 6 "obsolete" just

over a year ago, meaning the company will no longer repair or service the device, and third-party service providers can't order parts for the products. In April of this year, WhatsApp

announced twelve new features users can enjoy. More than two billion people are active users of WhatsApp, making it the world's most used messaging app. Uploading a blog to their

website, WhatsApp said: "To keep you in the loop, we’ll be sharing regular roundups of the latest updates, tools, and settings." A new roundup includes new features that have been

rolled out recently, that you may not be aware of. They include the following: CHATS Online indicator in group chats: To help you know if people are around to chat, you can now see how many

people are 'online' in real-time, right under the group name. Highlight notifications in groups: You can use the new ‘Notify for’ setting and select ‘Highlights’ to limit

notifications for @mentions, replies, and messages from saved contacts or ‘All’ to receive all notifications. Events updates: You can now create an event in a 1:1 conversation. WhatsApp has

also added the ability to RSVP as ‘maybe,’ invite a plus one, add end date and time for longer events, and pin the event in a chat. Tappable reactions: Now you can quickly view everyone

else’s reactions and tap the one you want to send. Document scanning on iPhone: Scan and send documents directly from WhatsApp on iPhone. Select ‘Scan document’ from the attachment section

and follow the steps to scan, crop, and save the document. Default App for iPhone: With the latest iOS update, you can now also set WhatsApp as your default messaging and calling app on your

iPhone. To make the switch, go to Settings > Default Apps and select WhatsApp. CALLS Pinch to zoom in video calls: iPhone users can now pinch to zoom in on a video while on a video call

to get a closer look at your own or peer video. Add to call from a chat: Add someone to an ongoing call directly from a chat thread by tapping the call icon on the top and selecting ‘Add to

call’. Enjoy smoother video calls: Work has been done to reduce dropped calls and video freezing. Improved bandwidth detection can quickly upgrade your video to HD quality for a more

enjoyable experience. UPDATES Video notes for Channels: Similar to chats, Channel admins can now instantly record and share short videos (60 seconds or less) with followers. Voice message

transcripts on Channels: You can now get a written summary of voice message updates from channels when you’re on the go and can’t listen to them. Article continues below QR codes: As a

channel admin, you can now share a unique QR code that links directly to your channel, making it easy to share with others and grow their audience.