Three iPhones still in current usage are about to lose support for WhatsApp—only an upgrade to a new phone beats this.

WhatsApp's new update will not support iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, cutting access for users in the coming months.

An update to WhatsApp will end support for iOS versions prior to 15.1, which could have implications for anyone using an older iPhone.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

WhatsApp is set to end support for iOS versions older than iOS 15.1 from May next year, removing the chat platform's compatibility with

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WhatsApp will soon ditch support for some iPhone models. Here's when it's happening and if you have to upgrade your phone.

From May 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support iPhone models that cannot upgrade beyond iOS 12.5.7, affecting users of iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus.