WhatsApp drops backing for BlackBerry and Windows Phone

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Stephen Shankland/CNETMessaging platform whatsapp apps has ended backing for older smartphone operating systems involving Windows smartphone 8, BlackBerry operating system and BlackBerry 10. "If you Utilize 1 of these affected mobile devices, we recommend upgrading to a newer operating system version, or to a newer Android running operating system 4.0+, iPhone running Apple iOS 7+, or Windows smartphone 8.1+ extremely which you could still Utilizing WhatsApp." The move is a testament to BlackBerry and Microsoft's inability to make much of an impact in today's smartphone market. China-based TCL took over the BlackBerry brand in 2016, and MSFT has largely stepped out of the market. WhatsApp tells it's not possible to transfer chat history among platforms, however you could attach your chat history to an email.

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In the past few months alone, whatsapp apps has unveiled some handy features (like quick delete for sent texts, real-time location sharing, and new global emojis). But, it seems older platforms do not boast the "capabilities" the firm needs to expand its functions going forward. After extending its deadline for ending BlackBerry ten support, whatsapp apps is Apparently done with the operating system once and for all. If you're a BlackBerry consumer who prefers the messaging application over BBM (who doesn't? Meanwhile, Windows smartphone users on 8.1 or above needn't worry about a thing (well, apart from MSFT turning its back on the OS, along with Windows Mobile 10).

What's up with whatsapp apps on Blackberry and Windows Phone?

according to According to an FAQ page, the Facebook-owned messaging application will not backing Blackberry OS, Blackberry 10, or Windows smartphone 8.0 and older after December 31, 2017. To avert issues, whatsapp apps recommends users of those platforms either upgrade to a newer operating system version or Utilize whatsapp apps on a device running Android 4.0 or newer, Windows smartphone 8.1 or newer, or an iPhone running Apple iOS seven or newer. The firm appeals these platforms, in addition to Blackberry and older Windows Phones, do not have the "capabilities" it needs to backing aftertime application features. Blackberry users endeed got further time with whatsapp apps than previously anticipated. While the application continue works on newer Windows Phones, those users continue Must reckon with the reality which MSFT is not also interested in updating its mobile platform.