The developers of the WhatsApp messenger have discontinued support for older versions of the Android mobile operating system in the latest beta of the application for gadgets with the Google operating system. These resource reports WABetaInfoExpert in news about popular messenger.
“Please note that this update is no longer compatible with Android versions below 5.0. Therefore, WhatsApp is ending support for older versions of Android.
As a result, WhatsApp will no longer support Android 4.4 KitKat (2013 OS version) and will start asking Google for Android 5.0 (2014 OS version) and newer OS versions.
According to WABetaInfo experts, this solution will allow developers to focus on new features for most users of later versions of the Android operating system.
The current version of WhatsApp available to all users requires a device running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (version 2012) or higher. Also in the update, the authors of the messenger are preparing a redesigned keyboard layout.
Earlier, it was reported that the version of WhatsApp messenger for iOS will be released. got an update 23.7.82, which introduces the function of creating and editing your own stickers.