California: Instant messaging app WhatsApp will end support for 35 older smartphones by the end of this year. Announced by Meta’s parent company, this update will affect Android and iPhone users alike.
The move by WhatsApp is part of its efforts to focus on devices that support the latest features and security updates.
Affected users should update their mobile phones to continue using the app without interruption.
Among the smartphones that will end support for WhatsApp are:
**Apples:**
– iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE
**Samsung:**
– Galaxy S Plus, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Express 2, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 “Zoom”
**Motorola:**
– Moto G, Moto X
**Huawei:**
– Ride P6 S, Ride G525, C199, GX1 S, Y625
**Lenovo:**
– 46600, A858T, A7000, S890, A820
**Sony:**
– Xperia Z1, Xperia E3, Xperia M
**LG:**
– Optimus 4X HD, Optimus G, Optimus G Pro, Optimus L7
