WhatsApp, thethe most used application in the world, will stop providing updates to users who are still using these mobile devices. If for some reason you are still using one, WhatsApp may now be a problem.
Cell phones that say goodbye to WhatsApp
This list of devices is the one that, as of today, November 1st, You will no longer receive updates that fix security vulnerabilities or apply new functions.
–HTC: Desire 500, Desire 601, One X, One X+.
–Huawei: Go up P6, go up Y300.
– LG: G2 Mini, L90, Nexus 4, Optimus G.
–Motorola: Droid Razr HD, Moto E (1st generation), Moto G (1st generation).
–Nokia: Lumia 920, Lumia 1020.
-Samsung: Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 Mini.
–Sony: Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia V, Xperia Z.
–ZTE: Big X, ZMAX.
Regarding Apple devices, the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c.
That these phones no longer receive WhatsApp updates implies several important limitations for its users. For example, they will no longer receive new features and, therefore, will end up with an application that will not provide maximum performance to users.
Likewise, if there is something important that an app is updated for, it is because it fixes all the security issues. In the case of WhatsApp, devices will be exposed to security breaches which can put chat content in a very compromised situation.
Over time, some of the functions that WhatsApp currently has, They will start to fail and they will no longer have any type of support for changes in the network infrastructure, or even to the software of WhatsApp’s own servers. Likewise, the lack of updating implies that WhatsApp ceases to be compatible with other updated applications and services, totally limiting the integration or joint use of tools.
This is clearly part of a cycle of planned obsolescence. Mobile applications, including WhatsApp, require more and more requirements and All the mobile devices mentioned above are already enough years old to continue working properly. For example, the iPhone 5 was released in September 2012 and the iPhone 5c a year later.
If you still use WhatsApp on one of these phones, you can continue to use the app, but already in quite complicated circumstances this may put your safety at risk. Updating to other devices is obviously the most attractive option.
