WhatsApp will cease to function in many old phones. The argument is that these operating systems are slowing the development of the application, which compromises security. All Blackberry, as well as some Nokia and Android models, will help support the app by the end of the year, the company said.
“Although these devices have had a important role in our history, they do not have the capacity we need to develop new features, “the company wrote in a publication which clarified the purpose of this measure, which will affect all phones Blackberry , including last Blackberry 10. app will stop working also in the Nokia S40 and Nokia Symbian S60 , and all phones with Android 2.1, 2.2 and Windows Phone 7.1.
“When we started in 2009, about 70% of smartphones were BlackBerry and Nokia. Today, Google, Apple and Microsoft represent 99.5% of the market. “The statement could not be clearer:. The company recommends users to buying new phones
” It was a difficult decision to make, but the right one to continue to offer people new ways to talk to friends and family, using WhatsApp, “the company wrote. “If you use any of these phones, we recommend upgrading to a new Android, iPhone or Windows Phone by the end of 2016 to continue using WhatsApp .”
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