WhatsApp To Stop Working On These Smartphones From October 24; Check Details Here

Popular messaging app WhatsApp has said that it will stop working on phones that do not have Android OS 5.0 or above from next month onwards.

According to a report in The Indian Express, some of the older devices that run on Android 4.1 or lower include the Samsung Galaxy S2, LG Optimus G Pro, Motorola Droid Razr, Sony Xperia S2 among others. These smartphones are very old so it won't affect a large number of users after October 24.

WhatsApp encourages users to always use the most up-to-date version of the app. The latest versions contain the newest features and bug fixes.

• Android: Find WhatsApp Messenger in the Google Play Store, then tap Update.

• iPhone: Find WhatsApp Messenger in the Apple App Store, then tap UPDATE

• KaiOS: Press JioStore or Store on the apps menu. Scroll to the side to select Social, then select WhatsApp. Press OK or SELECT > UPDATE.

Earlier this month, WhatsApp launched WhatsApp Channels in over 150 countries to deliver a private way to receive updates that matter to users.

"We’re welcoming thousands of organizations, sports teams, artists, and thought leaders that people can follow, right within WhatsApp," the company said.

"If you’re new to Channels, our goal is to build the most private broadcast service available. Channels are separate from your chats, and who you choose to follow is not visible to other followers. We also protect the personal information of both admins and followers," WhatsApp said in a blog post.