WhatsApp-Aus: Millions have to say goodbye to their old cell phones!
WhatsApp-Aus: Millions have to say goodbye to their old cell phones!
From May 2025, WhatsApp is no longer supported on older iPhone models and devices with Kaios. The iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are particularly affected, since these models no longer support the latest iOS version 15.1, such as Today.at . This decision affects a large number of users, because the iPhone 6 series was one of Apple's most successful, although the devices are now over ten years old. WhatsApp justifies this step with the need to implement new functions that need modern iOS technologies.
Kaios users must change
At the same time, WhatsApp stops the service for Kaios devices, which can no longer be used with the app from February 2025. The Kaios operating system, which is particularly common in simpler mobile phones such as the Nokia 8110 and the Nokia 2760 Flip, is used by millions of users worldwide. From June 25, 2024, Kaios users could no longer create a new WhatsApp account, such as Ruhr24.de . As a result, over 70 different devices, including popular brands such as Alcatel and Doro, are forced to lose access to the popular messaging app.These developments require the users concerned to either get a new smartphone with a supported operating system or use alternatives to the messaging service. The shutdown of the services for these older models also shows the progressive technologization in the smartphone world and the need to stay up-to-date in order to be able to use the latest features.
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