WhatsApp will stop supporting Android 5 devices in September 2026, requiring users to upgrade to Android 6 or newer. Android phones have long shelf lives, especially ...

Google has ended Play services support for Android 6.0 Marshmallow, requiring devices to run at least Android 7.0 Nougat, impacting older phones with limited update options.

Google has begun implementing a new phase of its plan to phase out support for older versions of the Android operating system, in a move aimed at enhancing security and improving the user experience,

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