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WhatsApp is set to remove support for a number of old smartphone models from the first of November, which could prevent millions of people from accessing messages, photos, and videos from their loved ones.
It's bad news for anyone who has taken care of an old phone for years, rather than buying the latest model every six months.
From November 1, 43 smartphone models - both Android and iOS - will lose the ability to send messages and pictures, or make video calls, using the encrypted messaging service. Smartphone models with Android 4.0.4 or earlier installed will become incompatible with WhatsApp, as well as iPhones with iOS 9 or earlier installed.
It means the following phone models will lose access to the app: