WhatsApp to Drop Legacy iPhone and iPad Support in November 2026
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WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or newer and iPadOS 15.5 or newer starting November 30, 2026. Some older devices can update to 15.5, but devices like iPhone 6s/6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st gen), iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 4 will need the latest available build (iOS 15.8.8 / iPadOS 15.8.8) to continue using WhatsApp.
- WhatsApp to drop support for these older iOS and iPadOS versions later this year 9to5Mac
- These Older iPhones Will Need an Update to Keep Running WhatsApp MacRumors
- WhatsApp to stop working on older iPhones from November vocal.media
- WhatsApp Ending Support for Older iPhones: Who Needs to Update Gadget Hacks
- WhatsApp to drop support for older iPhones from November 30 Ammon News
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