<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/whatsapp">WhatsApp</a> is one of the most popular messaging apps, with more than two billion active users worldwide. One of the main reasons people like WhatsApp is that it has a simple user interface and offers several value-added features, such as disappearing messages for private conversations between individuals, group chats for friends and families, and more.</p><p>Earlier this year, it launched <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/meta">Meta AI</a> to assist users in getting the latest information from the web, creating emojis, images, and more. Just a few days ago, it introduced a voice transcription option for voice messages. But to operate such features without any issues, devices have to have the right hardware and operating system.</p>.WhatsApp brings new draft indicator feature to messenger app.<p>So, every year, the Meta-owned entity revises the official support page to inform its users that they must upgrade their devices to continue using WhatsApp.</p><p>Currently, WhatsApp supports devices with iOS 12.1 and newer versions. But, it will change next year. </p><p>The company has revealed that WhatsApp will work only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/iphone">iPhones</a> with iOS 15.1 or newer versions. </p><p>It has given a five-month window up to May 2025. After the deadline, older devices which can't upgrade to iOS 15.1 or newer versions will lose access to WhatsApp.</p><p>Affected devices include iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus series models.</p><p>In a related development, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/whatsapp-testing-image-reverse-search-feature-to-combat-fake-news-3264885">WhatsApp is testing a reverse search feature</a> on its messenger app.</p><p>Lately, there has been a surge in misinformation shared on messenger apps. Artificially morphed photos are being misused to malign not just high-profile people in the fields of politics and movies, but also common people, sometimes over bitter separation of relationships.</p><p>With this reverse search feature, people will be able to verify whether the image shared on WhatsApp is fake or genuine, thus preventing them from falling for misinformation.</p>.WhatsApp will soon let you scan QR codes to subscribe channels.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366">DH Tech</a></em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/whatsapp">WhatsApp</a> is one of the most popular messaging apps, with more than two billion active users worldwide. One of the main reasons people like WhatsApp is that it has a simple user interface and offers several value-added features, such as disappearing messages for private conversations between individuals, group chats for friends and families, and more.</p><p>Earlier this year, it launched <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/meta">Meta AI</a> to assist users in getting the latest information from the web, creating emojis, images, and more. Just a few days ago, it introduced a voice transcription option for voice messages. But to operate such features without any issues, devices have to have the right hardware and operating system.</p>.WhatsApp brings new draft indicator feature to messenger app.<p>So, every year, the Meta-owned entity revises the official support page to inform its users that they must upgrade their devices to continue using WhatsApp.</p><p>Currently, WhatsApp supports devices with iOS 12.1 and newer versions. But, it will change next year. </p><p>The company has revealed that WhatsApp will work only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/iphone">iPhones</a> with iOS 15.1 or newer versions. </p><p>It has given a five-month window up to May 2025. After the deadline, older devices which can't upgrade to iOS 15.1 or newer versions will lose access to WhatsApp.</p><p>Affected devices include iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus series models.</p><p>In a related development, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/whatsapp-testing-image-reverse-search-feature-to-combat-fake-news-3264885">WhatsApp is testing a reverse search feature</a> on its messenger app.</p><p>Lately, there has been a surge in misinformation shared on messenger apps. Artificially morphed photos are being misused to malign not just high-profile people in the fields of politics and movies, but also common people, sometimes over bitter separation of relationships.</p><p>With this reverse search feature, people will be able to verify whether the image shared on WhatsApp is fake or genuine, thus preventing them from falling for misinformation.</p>.WhatsApp will soon let you scan QR codes to subscribe channels.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366">DH Tech</a></em></p>
