# Time to upgrade? WhatsApp has just dropped support for these older iPhones and Android phones

> WhatsApp has stopped supporting a number of older Apple and Android devices The change came into effect on June 1 after a slight extension was granted by Apple Now, WhatsApp will only work on devices running on iOS 15…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/software/time-to-upgrade-whatsapp-has-just-dropped-support-for-these-older-iphones-and-android-phones?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=683dc45446f934bebb2c4fdc)
- **Published:** 2025-06-02
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #android #whatsapp #older #dropped #phones #support
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