3 days ago
YouTube app will stop working on these iPhone and iPad models
YouTube has quietly rolled out a new app update that ends support for a number of older iPhones and iPads. With the latest 20.22.1 version, the YouTube app now requires iOS 16 or later to function, cutting off access for Apple devices that can't go beyond iOS means users still using the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, or the first-generation iPhone SE won't be able to install or update the YouTube app anymore. Support has also ended for the iPod touch 7th generation, which is also stuck on iOS the iPad side, YouTube now demands iPadOS 16 or later, which leaves behind models like the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4. These devices, despite being reliable for basic use, are no longer compatible with the latest version of the app.
While the YouTube app won't run on these devices, users still have the option to access the platform via the mobile browser by visiting However, that experience lacks many features found in the app, such as smooth navigation, offline support, and better video streaming shift reflects an ongoing trend where developers are increasingly focusing on newer devices with more advanced software. YouTube's decision to drop support for older iPhones comes around the same time as Apple officially labelled the iPhone 6 as "obsolete", meaning it no longer qualifies for repairs or service through official WhatsApp has also implemented a similar move starting today. The Meta-owned messaging platform has now restricted its service to iPhones running iOS 15.1 or higher, and Android phones running Android 5.0 or above. This ends WhatsApp support for a range of smartphones launched before 2014, including models like the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X, and Sony Xperia to Meta, older devices lack the security standards and system capabilities required to support modern versions of WhatsApp. The company said it routinely assesses which devices still make sense to support, and gradually phases out ones with minimal user share and outdated users still relying on these legacy devices, these changes signal that it may finally be time to consider an upgrade, especially if daily-use apps like YouTube and WhatsApp are beginning to leave them behind.
