Whatsapp to stop working on certain Android phones
Facebook announces that it is going to concentrate its efforts on the new versions of the operating system and will cut service to Android 2.1 and 2.2
- The decision had been announced but did not have a date, which is now known as 31st December 2016
- The company has already begun to communicate to its users that they will be affected
The instant messaging service Whatsapp has taken the decision to cut its service at the end of the year to certain users of the app. Those affected will be those that use the older versions of the operating system, according to Facebook.
Users who have a smartphone with Android 2.1 or 2.2 will not be able to use the messaging application from the beginning of 2017. The company reported last February that it would cease operating on older versions at the end of 2016, without being more specific on the date. Now they have announced that the final date will be 31st December 2016, according to messages sent to those with the systems.
The company reported last February that it would cease operating on older versions at the end of 2016
In particular, the message said that "Unfortunately, after 31 December 2016 you will not be able to continue using WhatsApp in this phone, since it will no longer be compatible with WhatsApp".
So, if you want to wish your friends a happy new year this year, you should be careful if you are doing so through Whatsapp. The company has started to inform its users of the possible ramifications and what to do should you need to update your Android system.
WhatsApp has been working hard for a long time to improve their service and increase their functionality. The company, owned by Facebook, has recently launched applications for computers and video calls are coming soon.
The company has recently launched applications for computers and video calls are coming soon
Until now for a user to access a group it required that the administrator of the group invited them, but this may change shortly. WhatsApp is preparing a new function in which admins can share an URL with all those people who want to be a part of it.
So it's clear that Whatsapp and its new owners Facebook are aware of the need to constantly adapt to a changing market, and there could be plenty more new functions to come
