PCMag

Update Now: WhatsApp Is Ending Support for Older iOS, Android Versions

Meta is once again updating software requirements to run WhatsApp on Android and iOS devices. Starting Sept. 8, 2026, the app ...
MSN on MSN

WhatsApp to stop working on some iPhones and Android phones in 2026: Check if your device is affected

WhatsApp Support Update: Millions of users worldwide rely on WhatsApp for daily communication, but a major platform update ...

Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play ...
The Financial Express

WhatsApp support ending on select phones from September 8: Check if yours is affected

see a notification explaining that their current Android version won't support WhatsApp beyond September 8, 2026. WhatsApp users with outdated Android devices need to take note – the messaging ...
Android Police

Passkey support in WhatsApp goes live on the beta channel

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
Android Authority

WhatsApp for Android enables passwordless logins with Passkeys support

WhatsApp for Android now accepts Passkeys for login authentication. You can now use your fingerprint, face, or PIN to unlock WhatsApp on Android. WhatsApp for Android has adopted a new, more secure ...