WhatsApp will soon ditch support for some iPhone models. Here's when it's happening and if you have to upgrade your phone.

WhatsApp is set to end support for iOS versions older than iOS 15.1 from May next year, removing the chat platform's compatibility with

WhatsApp will stop working on select iPhones starting May 5 due to platform's updated operating system support.

WhatsApp appears to be sending an alert in its app, informing users that the app will no longer be supported on iPhones with old iOS versions from next year. The alert, which only the users with an old iPhone are reportedly receiving,

WhatsApp has recently announced that it will soon drop support for older iOS versions and a few iPhone models. These models include the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus.

WhatsApp: This change will primarily affect iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users, as the last iOS update available for these device models is iOS 12.5.7