WhatsApp stops working on these phones

As little as we like planned obsolescence, there it is, crouching, waiting behind the corner of time, waiting to catch us improvised to stab us with the dagger of expiration and leave us without service. It happens to all the devices we have at home. And if we talk about mobile phones, time is drastically reduced: every year, companies launch new products with substantial improvements that make your smartphone, in just two years of life, seems like the idea of ​​a prehistoric man.That's what the tech world is like: wild, changing at the speed of sound, and, yes, wildly outdated.

The applications are not immune to the phenomenon of planned obsolescenceIt is a fact that the latest versions of apps are not usually compatible with older Android systems and this is not a drama when the application let's say, well We don't use it much. But what happens when it's the turn of Whatsapp? WhatsApp was used, at the beginning of the year 2016, by more than a billion people all over the world. As of 31 this number will drop, inevitably. Yes, Whatsapp is already going to stop working on a large handful of mobile terminals.

If you have any of these mobile models or version of Android,we regret to tell you that on the 1st you will wake up without service, so You have two options: either change your mobile or put up with it. There's no more.

Blackberry

As for Blackberry, the BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10 models will not be able to use Whatsapp. A decision fraught with controversy, as there are still users who refuse to jump ship from one of the first companies to bet on the smartphone. So now you know, if you own a Blackberry, as of January 1st, you will say goodbye to Whatsappwithout remedy or solution.

Nokia S40 and Symbian S60

Is there anyone in the world still using these two early models of Nokia? If so, we regret to inform you that as of on January 1 you will have to say goodbye, with all the pain in your heart, to Whatsapp.Have you thought about changing mobile? You have some ZTE models discounted on Amazon at a very good price… Don't miss them!

Android 2.1 and 2.2

Versions 2.1 Eclair and 2.2 Froyo came out a long time ago almost seven years on the market and Whatsapp has decided it's time to stop supporting them. There should be few users left with mobiles that have this operating system, but if you are one of them, you should think about changing your terminal. Do not miss the offers this week on Worten or Amazon as there are some terminals at a very good price.

Windows Phone 7.1

The terminals of Windows were not going to be less: all those whose operating system is 7.1 will stop running Whatsapp and you will have to look for another more recent model, if you want to continue using the instant messaging service.

So you know, if you're on the list, you should start thinking about changing terminals. Running out of Whatsapp on January 1 is not a tasteful dish.