WHATSAPP EXTENDS ITS SUPPORT FOR BLACKBERRY DEVICES TILL THE END OF 2017!
As we all know, WhatsApp was discontinuing support BlackBerry 7+ & BlackBerry 10 devices after June 30, 2017, this week WhatsApp co-founder, Brian Acton said, �We are going to extend BlackBerry through the end of 2017�. If you are amongst those BlackBerry loyals that were eagerly hoping for extension of WhatsApp support until you make a better decision on buying BlackBerry KEYone or move to supported smartphone, this news will surely give you a good break.
Note: all BlackBerry devices running our flavor of secure Android, including PRIV, DTEK50/60, and the new KEYone, will have access to WhatsApp indefinitely.
This is not the first time WhatsApp dropped the deadline for their support. Previously, WhatsApp was ending support for BlackBerry 7 & BlackBerry 10 devices on December 31st, 2016.
Supported devices:
- Android 2.3.3+ (includes BlackBerry PRIV, BlackBerry DTEK50/60 and BlackBerry KEYone)
- Windows Phone 8+
- iOS 7+
Supported until end of 2017:
- Nokia S40
- BlackBerry OS 7+
- BlackBerry 10
Note: The BlackBerry Priv and DTEK50 are supported Android devices.
Supported until June 30, 2017:
- Nokia S60
Let us know how you felt about this in the comments below. Also, let�s keep an eye if BlackBerry devices gets an app update in BlackBerry World.
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Source: Whatsappen.com