“This was a tough decision for us to make, but the right one in order to give people better ways to keep in touch with friends, family, and loved ones using WhatsApp.
“If you use one of these affected mobile devices, we recommend upgrading to a newer Android, iPhone, or Windows Phone to continue using WhatsApp.”
So, if you do happen to have one of these older phones and want to continue to use WhatsApp what is the best option for an upgrade?
There’s plenty of deals on the market offering affordable ways to own a new Android or Apple device. If it’s Android you’re after, there are monthly contracts for as little as £9 per month and a new or refurbished iPhone isn’t that much more.
Apple deals are offering the iPhone 7 for just £16 per month when you sign up to a two-year deal.