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WhatsApp will support old devices BlackBerry and Nokia until 2017

Just started the 2016 and WhatsApp announced bad news for users of old operating systems, because it would no longer offer support at the end of the year. The continuous evolution of the instant messaging service forced her to say goodbye to the platforms where she was born, in favor of other currently well-placed in the market.

The only option for the users of the affected operating systems, including BlackBerry OS (also 10 BlackBerry), Nokia S40, Symbian S60, Android 2.1 and 2.2, Windows Phone 7 and iOS 6, was to buy a smartphone in recent model. However, WhatsApp has rectified is decision for some platforms.

As he unveiled the messaging service via its official blog, both BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry OS and Symbian S60, Nokia S40 will be supported until 30 June 2017, without giving an explanation in this regard. Apparently, it is their knowledge that many users are still using old Nokia, and Black Berry devices so they extended the support.

Since the rest of operating systems were not covered, your users will be forced to buy a new smartphone if you want to continue using WhatsApp. The same will happen when the term in 2017, without choice but to turn to a new Android, iOS and Windows Phone device.

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