In a significant update, Meta has announced that WhatsApp will cease to support several older smartphone models due to compatibility issues with its latest operating system requirements. The decision affects a total of 35 phone models across various popular brands, including Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Sony, Huawei, LG, and Lenovo.

According to Meta, these smartphones do not meet the necessary system requirements to support WhatsApp's latest features, necessitating the discontinuation of WhatsApp services on these devices. The list of affected models includes:

Samsung: Galaxy ACE Plus, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Express 2, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom.

Motorola: Moto G, Moto X.

Apple: iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE.

Huawei: Ascend P6S, Ascend G525, Huawei C199, Huawei GX1S, Huawei Y625.

Lenovo: Lenovo 46600, Lenovo A858T, Lenovo P70, Lenovo S890.

Sony: Xperia Z1, Xperia E3.

LG: Optimus 4X HD, Optimus G, Optimus G Pro, Optimus L7.

Users with these affected models are urged to upgrade to newer smartphones that meet the updated system requirements to continue using WhatsApp seamlessly. Meta emphasized that this move aims to ensure users can access the full range of WhatsApp features without technical limitations.

The announcement underscores Meta's ongoing efforts to enhance WhatsApp's performance and security across supported devices, aligning with evolving technological advancements in the mobile industry.