With the constant progress and development of technologies, older devices constantly become obsolete, as they are not able to update and support certain applications. Recently, the suspension of the operation of the WhatsApp messaging application on 47 old cell phone models was announced. So, check out the complete list of outdated cell phones.
List of obsolete smartphones
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Scheduled obsolescence
The development of technologies, especially information technologies, occurs extremely quickly in modern times, turning devices into outdated versions in a short time. This process, called planned obsolescence, is even more visible in mobile devices, as upgrade limitations turn devices into a paperweight.
Soon, the loss of access or support for apps has become a common phenomenon nowadays. In this context, the company Meta announced the suspension of its WhatsApp messaging application on obsolete devices, for not be adapted to its updates, forcing individuals who want access to this application to buy a new one device.
So, check out the complete list of cell phones that will no longer be able to use the WhatsApp application below!
Full list of Smartphones:
See the list according to the website ChalkChina:
- iphone 5 and 5c
- archos 53 platinum
- Grand S Flex ZTE
- Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
- HTC Desire 500
- Huawei Ascend D
- Huawei Ascend D1 and D2
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Huawei Ascend Companion
- Huawei Ascend P1
- Quad XL
- Lenovo A820
- LG Approve
- LG Lucid 2
- LG Optimus 4XHD
- LG Optimus F3 and F3Q
- LG Optimus F5, F6 and F7
- LG Optimus L2II
- LG Optimus L3II and L3II Dual
- LG Optimus L4II and L4II Dual
- LG Optimus L5, L5II and L5II Dual
- LG Optimus L7, L7II and L7II Dual
- LG Optimus NitroHD
- Memo ZTE V956
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy Core
- samsung galaxy s2
- Mini Samsung Galaxy S3
- Samsung Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
- Sony Xperia Arc S
- sony xperia miro
- Sony Xperia NeoL
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight ZT