WhatsApp will stop supporting Android 5 devices in September 2026, requiring users to upgrade to Android 6 or newer.

The company’s move to phase out outdated operating systems follows broader industry trends as technology companies ...

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The latest figures from Statcounter shows worldwide usage of Android 5.0 is at 0.69 percent - that sounds low, but as Tech ...

WhatsApp will end support for Android devices running versions older than Android 6.0 starting September 8, 2026. This move ...

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Whenever we are switching from one Android device to another, WhatsApp stands as the top-most app we want to transfer. WhatsApp has become an integral part of our personal and professional activities.

WhatsApp is discontinuing avatars, removing creation, editing and profile support. The phased rollout also takes avatar tools ...