WhatsApp to Not Work on Windows Phones, Older Android, iPhones Soon

WhatsApp is bachelor on a host of operating systems, including Android, iOS, and iPadOS. The messaging giant is rumored to enable multi-platform support to let users log into the same account on numerous devices very before long. But, it seems similar Windows Phone won't exist ane of these platforms. Fifty-fifty users running older versions of Android and iOS volition not be able to enjoy the perks of this feature. Why?

In an official FAQ support page on its website, WhatsApp has today confirmed that it's ending support for Windows Telephone today. This doesn't come equally a surprise because Microsoft itself chosen quits on its mobile operating system. It concluded back up for Windows 10 Mobile earlier this month, which is saddening to come across every bit a quondam Windows Phone user.

Apart from Windows Phone, WhatsApp besides revealed that it's catastrophe back up for devices running Android 2.3.7 and older or iOS 8 and older early on next year. You lot barely accept until February ane, 2020, to export your existing messages and transfer your data to a new supported smartphone.

Now, if you're wondering what all devices and operating systems does WhatsApp support then here's a list for your reference:

Android running Bone 4.0.3+
iPhone running iOS nine+
Select phones running KaiOS 2.5.1+, including JioPhone and JioPhone two

The messaging giant so goes on to warn users that some WhatsApp features volition presently end working on unsupported version of the operating system. It's because the company has stopped active development for the same. As well, WhatsApp in the weblog mail mentions "You tin can no longer create new accounts, or reverify existing accounts" on the platforms listed above.

And so, if you are someone who is stuck in the past and tin can't seem to get rid of the Windows Phone y'all dear and then yous no longer have a choice. Information technology's either your Windows Phone or your loved ones on WhatsApp – you can pick merely one.