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WhatsApp is stopping support for all Symbian, Nokia S40, BlackBerry phones. Phones running older versions of Windows, Android and iOS operating systems will also not be supported.
The shutdown of the service for these devices and platforms will happen at the end of the year, December 31, 2016. https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/20951556

Android users still on Android 2.1 and Android 2.2 are no longer be able to use WhatsApp.

Windows phone users will have to upgrade beyond Windows Phone 7.1 to continue enjoying services. iOS 6 are not be supported, which  affects those Apple users who are holding back from updating the OS.

The devices that WhatsApp will no longer be supported are: Nokia Asha 201, Nokia Asha 205 Chat Edition, Nokia Asha 206, Nokia Asha 208, Nokia Asha 210, Nokia Asha 300, Nokia Asha 301, Nokia Asha 302, Nokia Asha 303, Nokia Asha 305, Nokia Asha 306, Nokia Asha 308, Nokia Asha 309, Nokia Asha 310, Nokia Asha 311, Nokia Asha 515, Nokia Asha 500, Nokia Asha 501, Nokia Asha 502, Nokia Asha 503, Nokia Asha 230, Nokia C3-00, Nokia C3-01, Nokia X2-01, Nokia X3-02, Nokia X2-00, Nokia X7, Nokia E6, Nokia N8, Nokia C6, Nokia C7, Nokia E7, Nokia 500, Nokia 600, Nokia 603, Nokia 700, Nokia 701, Nokia 808, Nokia 5800, Nokia 5530, Nokia 5230, Nokia 5233, Nokia 5235, Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia X6, Nokia X5-01, Nokia C6, Nokia C5-03, Samsung i8910 Omnia HD, Sony Ericsson Satio, Sony Ericsson Vivaz, Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro, Nokia 5700, Nokia 6110, Nokia 6120, Nokia 6121, Nokia 6124, Nokia 6700, Nokia 6290, Nokia E51, Nokia E63, Nokia E66, Nokia E71, Nokia E90 Communicator, Nokia N76, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N82, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia 5320, Nokia 5630, Nokia 5730, Nokia 6210, Nokia 6220, Nokia 6650 fold, Nokia 6710 Navigator, Nokia 6720, Nokia 6730, Nokia 6760 Slide, Nokia 6790 Surge, Nokia C5, Nokia E52, Nokia E55, Nokia E72, Nokia E73, Nokia E75, Nokia E5, Nokia N78, Nokia N79, Nokia N85, Nokia N86 8MP, Nokia N96, Samsung GT-i8510, Samsung GT-I7110, Samsung SGH-L870, Samsung SGH-G810 and Samsung SGH-iNNN.

UPDATE: You won't be able to use WhatsApp on the following platforms for:

Nokia Symbian S60 after June 30, 2017
BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10 after December 31, 2017
Windows Phone 8.0 and older after December 31, 2017
Nokia S40 after December 31, 2018
Android versions 2.3.7 and older after February 1, 2020

Personal info sharing
WhatsApp will share your phone number with Facebook, you have 30 days to opt-out. https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/general/26000016

Transferring Chat history
check out http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/21002842

Author Topic: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread  (Read 441284 times)

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Re: Whatsapp - Jan Koum posted on FT 5 years ago
« Reply #521 on: November 11, 2014, 10:09:06 AM »
Wow! And the M&M story is just amazing!

Ummm noob question, how is what's app making money?
You can say what you think when you think what you say.

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Re: Whatsapp - Jan Koum posted on FT 5 years ago
« Reply #522 on: November 11, 2014, 10:53:01 AM »
Wow! And the M&M story is just amazing!

Ummm noob question, how is what's app making money?
They charge after you have the app for a year
Always use an Amex, you'll thank me one day.

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Re: Whatsapp - Jan Koum posted on FT 5 years ago
« Reply #523 on: November 11, 2014, 11:06:51 AM »

Wow! And the M&M story is just amazing!

Ummm noob question, how is what's app making money?
They're not only not making money they're actually still loosing money.

I think Koum said at the Re/Code conference  last month that since FB bought them they're focused only on growth not on money..
Why FB bought it then if it doesn't turn in a dime ?? Well #1 (long term): potential/ads, and #2 (short term): user date.

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Re: Whatsapp - Jan Koum posted on FT 5 years ago
« Reply #524 on: November 11, 2014, 11:08:02 AM »

They're not only not making money they're actually still loosing money.

I think Koum said at the Re/Code conference  last month that since FB bought them they're focused only on growth not on money..
Why FB bought it then if it doesn't turn in a dime ?? Well #1 (long term): potential/ads, and #2 (short term): user date.
Here's the bit
http://recode.net/2014/10/28/whatsapps-jan-koum-has-no-plans-to-make-money/

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Re: Whatsapp - Jan Koum posted on FT 5 years ago
« Reply #525 on: November 11, 2014, 11:10:17 AM »
im pretty sure this thread is a repost

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Re: Whatsapp - Jan Koum posted on FT 5 years ago
« Reply #526 on: November 11, 2014, 11:11:39 AM »

They charge after you have the app for a year
That doesn't even cover the expenses..

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Re: Whatsapp - Jan Koum posted on FT 5 years ago
« Reply #527 on: November 11, 2014, 11:13:34 AM »
im pretty sure this thread is a repost
I thought so too
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Re: Whatsapp - Jan Koum posted on FT 5 years ago
« Reply #529 on: November 11, 2014, 08:49:45 PM »
Didn't know he is Jewish ....
You can say what you think when you think what you say.

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #530 on: November 21, 2014, 05:30:54 AM »
The new "Ploni is typing..." in groups, is so annoying

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #531 on: November 26, 2014, 02:41:24 PM »
Also new is that in a group you can see who in the group read your message and who didn't

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #532 on: November 26, 2014, 02:48:47 PM »

Also new is that in a group you can see who in the group read your message and who didn't
The new "Ploni is typing..." in groups, is so annoying

Why am I not seeing these new changes??

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #533 on: November 26, 2014, 03:06:55 PM »
Any way to recover wassaap  pictures tht got deleted ? Tia

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #534 on: November 26, 2014, 03:14:33 PM »
Any way to recover wassaap  pictures tht got deleted ? Tia
Did you check the option to delete it from the device?

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #535 on: November 26, 2014, 03:28:45 PM »
Anyone want to start a dans deals whatsapp group?

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #536 on: November 26, 2014, 03:37:17 PM »
Anyone want to start a dans deals whatsapp group?
so the phone will buzz 24-7?

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #537 on: November 26, 2014, 03:39:30 PM »
so the phone will buzz 24-7?
You can shut off group notifications.

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #538 on: November 26, 2014, 03:40:22 PM »
You can shut off group notifications.
would it still drain your battery?

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #539 on: November 26, 2014, 03:59:19 PM »
would it still drain your battery?
It won't look for messages unless you have the app open in the background.