Full list of phones that will no longer be able to WhatsApp in 2025 – is yours affected?

CHRIS SAMUEL FROM THE EXPRESS

Upcoming WhatsApp updates will mean some older smartphones will no longer be able to use the widely-adopted messaging app, with users told to check whether their model is affected.

WhatsApp is making changes to compatibility with operating systems that will cause the app to not load on some older smartphones, though the impact will be limited.

Only people whose phones are more than 10 years old will likely be deprived of the instant messaging service as the New Year updates roll out.

The regular WhatsApp application and WhatsApp Business will be affected by the changes…

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