The decision means that from January 1, 2018, WhatsApp will pull support for the app on iPhone 3GS and older models, as well as iPhones running iOS 6 and earlier. The list of unsupported phones also includes Android 2.1 and 2.2, BlackBerry OS, and Windows …
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WhatsApp ‘wrongly’ enables brand-new reply feature, here’s how it works
The picture-in-picture can also be moved around the app, to avoid it blocking the text beneath. Apple introduced the ability to play YouTube videos inside their thumbnail previews in iOS 10. It’s unclear when WhatsApp will flick the switch and bring its …
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The Best Apps for iPhone and iPad 2017
There are some staple apps that always linger on the top charts in Apple’s App Store, with freebies like YouTube and Facebook tending to take the top spots. However, Apple’s best of the year list highlights the year’s hottest trends — not just the …
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Apple’s iPhone and iPad lead holiday device activations (AAPL)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Apps and Platforms Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Apple’s iPhone and iPad led in device activations during the week leading up to Christmas 2017, according to a new report …
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Top iPhone apps: Alexa, Snapchat and Alipay
Among the top free iOS apps around the world declared on Dec. 27, 2017, virtual assistant Amazon Alexa takes top spot in the United States, ahead of fellow connected device apps Fitbit and Google Home. Temporal messaging service Snapchat reigns in the …
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How to close apps on an iPhone X
Stumped by how to open the app switcher and close or force-quit apps on your Home-button-less iPhone X? Here’s how The iPhone X hasn’t got a Home button, which forces owners to reappraise what they thought they knew about operating an iPhone. The Home …
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How to use Photos on the iPhone
The photos app on the iPhone is probably one of the ones you access most often. You use it to find, edit, store and share your photos but you can do so much more. In this tutorial we will help you master the Photos app so you can do much more, from …
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WhatsApp to bid farewell to all users of Blackberry handsets and Windows Phone 8.0 or older on New Years Day
iPhone running iOS 7 or above, or Windows Phone 8.1 or above. Writing in a support note on WhatsApp’s website, a company spokesman said: ‘These platforms don’t offer the kind of capabilities we need to expand our app’s features in the future. ‘
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WhatsApp Bids Adieu to BlackBerry OS, Windows Phone 8.0
WhatsApp also previously ended support for Android versions older than 2.3.3, Windows Phone 7, iPhone 3GS/iOS 6, and Nokia Symbian S60. Meanwhile, BlackBerry earlier this month announced plans to shutter its BlackBerry World app store on Dec. 31 …
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Will WhatsApp stop working on my phone on New Years Eve and will I still be able to get my messages?
They said: “When we started WhatsApp in 2009, people’s use of mobile devices looked very different from today. The Apple App Store was only a few months old. “Mobile operating systems offered by Google, Apple and Microsoft – which account for 99.5 percen …
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WhatsApp will stop working on these devices by December 2017
Popular messaging app WhatsApp will discontinue service for several devices … to devices with a newer Operating System namely such as Android running OS 4.0+, iPhone running iOS 7+, or Windows Phone 8.1+ so that you can continue using WhatsApp.
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Alert!! WhatsApp to Stop Working On These Devices From Jan 1
“When we started WhatsApp in 2009, people’s use of mobile devices looked very different from today. The Apple App Store was only a few months old. About 70 percent of smartphones sold at the time had operating systems offered by BlackBerry and Nokia …
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Ready, Set, Dictate: How Evernote Works with Apple Watch, Siri, and Amazon Echo
If you’re the proud owner of an Apple Watch, be sure to add the Evernote app to both your watch and your iOS device. Evernote and Apple Watch work together (and are considered a single device in your account) to help you organize and find things when you …
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You’re not done shopping yet: The holiday boom is just beginning for apps
New Year’s Day, not Christmas, was the App Store’s record-breaking day holiday season. Apple and Google are making it easier than ever to sign up for new software. The weeks before Christmas may be prime time for America’s physical retailers, but now that …
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Apple Mobile Apps Reviews
Apple Clips is a promising movie editor for fast Facebook and Instagram-ready videos, and its captioning tools are fantastic. Apple Music has a lot of potential, but its iCloud Music Library bugs and confusing interface keep it from edging out Spotify for now.
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Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro has replaced my 12-inch MacBook
“iOS 11 kicks the iPad’s operating system up a notch (or three), making it much better for work purposes,” Sellers writes. “The new Dock provides quick access to favorite and frequently used apps and documents from any screen. It makes it much …
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How to close apps on the iPhone X
It’s a common misconception that closing out apps on your iPhone helps extend battery life. This isn’t really true—iOS suspends inactive background applications qui5te effectively. Re-starting apps from scratch takes more time and can result in …
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