Please make sure your iPhone or iPad is updated to at least iOS/iPadOS 15.5 before the end of November 2026 so that WhatsApp continues to work without problems. This is because according to WABetaInfo, support for the app for older versions of iOS will be terminated. The affected versions are iOS 15.0, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3 and 15.4 which will no longer be supported after that date while the same applies to iPadOS 15.5.
In addition, WhatsApp Business is also affected as the same support end date applies to the app. Therefore, users are encouraged to update iOS before the end date to avoid any disruption in use. Users do not need to buy a new device because if the iPhone already supports iOS 15, it can be updated to the newer version without having to change phones.
All this time, WhatsApp has tried to support older iOS versions so that more users can continue to use the app. However, supporting older iOS devices requires a lot of effort and can slow down the development of new features. Therefore, the move to end support for older versions is considered necessary to ensure WhatsApp remains stable and able to offer the latest functionality.
