WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. It is used by millions of people across the globe to stay connected with their friends, family and colleagues.
It is a great way to send messages, photos, videos and even make VoIP calls. But which phones support WhatsApp?
The good news is that WhatsApp is supported on almost all major mobile platforms. This includes iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry OS and Nokia Symbian S60. However, for some older devices running older operating systems such as BlackBerry OS 7 or Nokia Symbian S40, you may not be able to download the latest version of WhatsApp.
For Android users, almost all devices running Android 2.3 and above are supported by WhatsApp. To check if your device supports WhatsApp, simply open up the Google Play Store and search for ‘WhatsApp’. If it appears in the search results, then your device can run it.
For iPhone users, you will need an iPhone 4 or later to be able to use WhatsApp. The app runs on all versions of iOS from iOS 6 onwards.
If you are using a Windows Phone device then you will need Windows Phone 8 or higher to be able to use the app; however most devices released in 2012 or later should support it.
Conclusion:
Overall, almost all modern smartphones are capable of running WhatsApp including iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices. However for some older devices running outdated operating systems such as BlackBerry OS 7 or Nokia Symbian S40 you may not be able to download the latest version of the app.