WhatsApp warning as messaging app will stop working on certain phones in weeks

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WhatsApp is set to make major changes to its popular messaging service, meaning that some users will be unable to use the app amid a series of new updates.

A majority of smartphone users are reliant on the messaging service but those on older devices will soon be unable to text through the app due to new system alterations.

When new updates are released, users will often see fixes to bugs and the release of new features in a hope to boost user experience.

However, as technology evolves, apps soon become unavailable on certain devices as the software cannot keep up with the changes.Here's everything you need to know about the changes and which devices will be affected.From October 24, WhatsApp will stop working on certain mobile devices as the app has stated that it cannot work on older phones due to a new operating system.As newer operating systems cannot be supported on a range of smartphones, WhatsApp users on a number of different devices will soon be unable to use the messaging service, according to its FAQ section on its website.The following mobile devices will be unable to run WhatsApp next month.UMi X2WhatsApp has also announced eight new changes to the messaging app alongside the new system changes which include:Group admins will be able to unsend texts sent by membersIn-app surveys will be available for users to submit feedbackUsers will be able to submit bug reports inside the appSome of the new features are available now while others are only currently available on the beta version of the app.Other changes are yet to be released as they are "under development".If you want to be one of the first people to receive WhatsApp updates, you can join WhatsApp Beta to become a tester.To download the app on your.