WhatsApp has announced that it will cease support for older iPhone models, specifically the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, beginning May 5, 2025.

This change affects users running iOS versions older than 15.1, as the messaging app aims to enhance its performance and align with the latest technological advancements.

Currently, WhatsApp supports devices running Android 5.0 and newer, as well as iPhones with iOS 12 or later. Users with newer iPhones that can update to iOS 15.1 or higher will continue to have access to the app without issue.

The decision to phase out support for older operating systems allows WhatsApp to focus on maintaining compatibility with modern devices and features.

Users on affected models will need to upgrade to a newer iPhone or update their iOS version to keep using WhatsApp after the deadline.

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The app will notify users multiple times before the support is discontinued.

For the best experience, iPhone users are encouraged to use the latest available version of iOS and avoid using jailbroken devices, as these are not supported by WhatsApp.