WhatsApp will stop support for a number of platforms after
December 31, 2017. The messaging app will drop support for ‘BlackBerry OS’,
‘BlackBerry 10’, ‘Windows Phone 8.0’ and older platforms from December 31,
2017.
December 31, 2017. The messaging app will drop support for ‘BlackBerry OS’,
‘BlackBerry 10’, ‘Windows Phone 8.0’ and older platforms from December 31,
2017.
WhatsApp says in a blog post that users on these particular
platforms will not be able to create new accounts, nor re-verify existing
accounts once the company ends support.
platforms will not be able to create new accounts, nor re-verify existing
accounts once the company ends support.
WhatsApp had earlier announced it will stop support for many
of these older platforms. End of support does not mean a user will lose access
to their WhatsApp account. WhatsApp says users can continue using the app on
their phone, but should not expect any future security updates or new features.
of these older platforms. End of support does not mean a user will lose access
to their WhatsApp account. WhatsApp says users can continue using the app on
their phone, but should not expect any future security updates or new features.
While Windows 8 will be axed down once 2018 begins; WhatsApp
will continue support for Windows 8.1 version and higher devices, even though
Microsoft itself has admitted that Windows Mobile is dead.
will continue support for Windows 8.1 version and higher devices, even though
Microsoft itself has admitted that Windows Mobile is dead.
To recall, WhatsApp had extended support for both platforms
in June this year. At the time, WhatsApp had also revealed that the app will
stop working for phones running Nokia S40 will be stopped from December 31,
2018. The app will stop working on phones running Android 2.3.7 and older
(Gingerbread) will be stopped from February 1, 2020. The messaging app became
unavailable on Nokia phones running Symbian S60, from June 30, 2017.
in June this year. At the time, WhatsApp had also revealed that the app will
stop working for phones running Nokia S40 will be stopped from December 31,
2018. The app will stop working on phones running Android 2.3.7 and older
(Gingerbread) will be stopped from February 1, 2020. The messaging app became
unavailable on Nokia phones running Symbian S60, from June 30, 2017.
In BlackBerry’s case,
the company has itself confirmed it will no longer be manufacturing or
launching new smartphones, and the BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS have been
abandoned.
the company has itself confirmed it will no longer be manufacturing or
launching new smartphones, and the BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS have been
abandoned.
However, if you are still using Blackberry 10, you can download older whatsapp for your device here.
I anticipated this move and sold my BlackBerry Z30 recently
I sold my Z10 too
Sharp guy David Jendo! I feel so bad for BB. I think they're totally gone.
A company can't reign forever dats how the market is
Who is still using android gingerbread version?
A phone that will not support whatsapp is that one phone? Alas!!!
Lol! na turaya
Na toy my brother
How the mighty has fallen
who is still using android gingerbread version?
They have been given enough grace period so this is okay.
Chai! Window Phone and BB users, get prepared
Thats what we here every year. Stop kwanu them never wan stop.
Whatsapp should take there time
Are people still using phones eith this os, when one can get a very cheap android phone with good specs. It is well.
Truly the mighty has fallen
Upgrade or get left behind.
Nice update sir
Anyhow
Hmmmm, so someone can still be using that spec
Been awhile. Merry Christmas in arrears.
They av been saying dis same thing for yrs now….it was bcos of dis reason I sold my blackberry lastyear
Sorry but I think that information is incorrect. I still use WhatsApp on my z30 and it's working just fine.
"End of support does not mean a user will lose access to their whatsapp account. whatsapp says users can continue using the app on their phone, but would not expect any future security updates or new features."
However, the update will take effects from January 1st 2018.
So the information is correct; but you didn't comprehend the information.
Nice idea, indeed.
Good
Bye bye cc