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List of Mobile Phones that Can't Access WhatsApp

Author 9/20/2018

List of Mobile Phones that Can't Access WhatsApp

The WhatsApp instant messaging application will stop support for older versions of the iPhone. Because, the latest version of WhatsApp now requires the iOS 8 operating system or newer on Apple's device.

That is, applications that are 'no longer compatible' with a smartphone will automatically no longer work. Moreover, this Facebook application is the most popular in the world with more than 1.5 billion users.

Just so you know, WhatsApp started its service in 2009. At that time, about 70 percent of WhatsApp user devices run BlackBerry and Nokia-made operating systems.

Only about 25 percent of devices are based on Android, Windows Phone, and iOS that run the service. Citing the Metro site, Friday, September 21, 2018, here is a list of phones that can no longer access WhatsApp.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS7 Plus brands have been unable to use WhatsApp since December 31, 2017. Previously, WhatsApp will stop supporting BlackBerry at the end of 2016.

However, then it was extended again until June 2017, until finally it really could not access WhatsApp at the end of last year.

Nokia

Series 40, often abbreviated as S40, is a software platform and application software user interface (UI) on various mid-level feature phones owned by Nokia.

In the era, S40 is one of the most widely used mobile platforms in the world. In fact, Nokia announced on January 25, 2012 that they have sold more than 1.5 billion Series 40 devices.

But it must be remembered, Nokia S40 is not a smartphone, but a feature phone. Even so, Nokia S40 can access WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

However, starting December 31, 2018, Nokia S40 users can no longer officially use the WhatsApp application. But it's not the case with Nokia Symbian S60. This device can't access WhatsApp earlier, precisely in June 2017.

iPhone

WhatsApp seems no longer available to people who use Apple's iPhone Series 4 and Series 5 devices, because they ended support for iOS version 7.

Apple's iPhone 4 Series was released in 2010 and Apple stopped producing and selling this device in 2013. The latest version of iOS that can still access WhatsApp is 7.1.2. As for the iPhone 5 Series, the iOS update is minimal to version 7.1.2.

However, Whatsapp plans to stop support for all iPhones running iOS 7, as well as Android 2.3.7 devices, on February 1, 2020.

Source: viva

List of Mobile Phones that Can't Access WhatsApp

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

Three Key Figures Behind the Path Application

Author 9/17/2018

Three Key Figures Behind the Path Application

After 8 years of operation, Path's social media platform finally decided to retire. Through the message of service to users, the application, born in San Francisco, California, announced that it will stop operating on the 10th of October 2018.

"We heartily announce that Path will not be continued and user policy will be terminated on October 18, 2018. Please visit our site for further details," Path said on his log-in page, Monday (08/17). Not explained in detail why the service is turned off. However, they cannot compete with other social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter, until Instagram is strongly suspected to be one of the causes.

Many netizens regret this closure. Moreover, Path had grown to become one of the largest social media with the most users from the Asian Continent.

However, in addition to netizens, there may be no one who regrets the closure more than the founders and builders. There are at least three key figures behind Path since it was first released in November 2010. Who are they?

David Moorin

The man was born on October 14, 1980 in Montana, United States and served as CEO and co-founder of the Path Path. Before taking part in Path, he had served as one of the executives of the social networking media Facebook.

Long before becoming a Facebook executive, Moorin first started his career at Apple in 2003. At that time he held a position in marketing. Three years ago, exactly 2006 Moorin joined Facebook.

While working on Facebook, he developed a software that allows third parties to create an application on Facebook. Successfully developing Facebook, Moorin came out and formed Path with two friends in 2010.

Dustin Mierau

Mierau occupies the position of co-founder and chief desiggner in Path. Reporting from The Verge, before pioneering Path, Mierau first established a Macster application which later became Napster. A streaming music application that is also used by Mac.

According to him, designing a software is indeed a difficult job. There are many layers to make a software complete. Starting from visual, interaction with users, performance, operating system, guidelines, to how to overcome errors.

He said, not expecting to be one of the founders of Path. However, thanks to his persistence in the software world, Dusti was able to create Path with simple initial ideas.

Shawn Fanning

The third figure of the founder of Path is a man named Shawn Fanning. He was born in Massachusetts, USA, November 22, 1980. He is a computer programmer and investor in America. In 1999 ago, Fanning established a document file sharing application or peer-to-peer (P2P) lending.

The application is quite popular in the US community. His success was once raised in the front cover of Time Magazine.

Source: republika

Three Key Figures Behind the Path Application

Reviewed by Author on 9/17/2018 Rating: 5

Alert, Many Fake Fortnite Games and Used for Spying

Author 9/17/2018

Alert, Many Fake Fortnite Games and Used for Spying

The consumer suggestion center in London, England, Top10VPN, found many fake Fortnite games that were suspected of being spies and using users' personal data. Besides Fornite, according to Top10VPN Research Head Simon Migliano, there are also many other similar Android applications.

"We found applications that can be used to spy on people by tracking locations, reading contacts, using cameras, even making phone calls secretly. None of these permissions are in official Fortnite game files," Migliano said. as quoted by Express.co.uk page, Sunday, September 16 2018.

Top10VPN is a consumer advice center in London, England, which conducted studies and found more than 30 malicious applications. The application is annoying and widely used.

Fortnite has become a popular game in the world this year, and is present on a variety of platforms. The game made by Epic Games was released in August, but was not presented on the Google Play Store.

"We analyzed over 30 Fortnite Android application files downloaded from unofficial markets, including Amazon, and found that more than 20 percent of these applications could be used to spy on users," Migliano said.

According to the Top10VPN report, fake Fortnite applications are found on markets such as APK Here, Mobango, and Amazon. That information came after Express.co.uk recently reported other Android malware threats, this time spread through the Google Play Store.

In early September, Android fans were warned about the "very powerful" Triout spyware found on applications listed on the Google Play Store. The malware collects records of every call made by Google mobile OS users, logs SMS messages and every picture or video taken by the victim with his cellphone.

Malware was also found by cyber software and security development company, Bitdefender. The company found it from an application called 'Sex Games' that appeared on the Google Play Store in 2016. According to Bitdefender, the application was built as a bigger and stronger espionage tool.

"Although this Trojan is very strong, has the ability to record and upload phone calls, and use the camera and enter the Play Store, the code really cannot be disguised," continued Bitdefender.

Source: tempo

Alert, Many Fake Fortnite Games and Used for Spying

Reviewed by Author on 9/17/2018 Rating: 5

Path Application Want to Closed

Author 9/16/2018

Path Application Want to Closed?

The timeline of social media, especially Twitter, is being enlivened by news about the Path application being closed. Users share screenshots stating that the application will be stopped.

In this screenshot, it appears Path announces this news through sponsored posts in the timeline, not through notifications or other messages. The announcement was titled "The Last Goodbye" complete with notification sentences and pictures of Path characters saying goodbye.

screenshots stating that the application will be stopped

"We are very sorry to let you know if Path will stop running. Please visit this site for details about the restore / refund process," wrote the announcement, in a viral screenshot in cyberspace.

So far, there is no official information from Path regarding the plan to close the application. When the coil team opens the Path application, we do not receive similar notifications and can still perform various activities normally in the application, such as updating location, status, songs, photos and more.

It seems that only a handful of users have gotten this information in their timetable.

When traced, the official Twitter account from the Path application has indeed not been active for a long time. The last time the @Path account tweeted on May 21st. In addition, the application also last received software updates in May.

Path, an application developed in 2010 by Path Inc company from San Francisco, USA, was once a very popular application in Indonesia in its time. Before Instagram was popular as it is now, people, especially young people, initially spend more time on the Path application.

They can do a lot in this application, such as uploading locations, photos, status, listening to songs, as well as marking the tagged friends of certain friends.

In 2015, Path was bought by a South Korean company, Daum Kakao, who also developed the Kakao Talk application. That way, the Path application is now managed by Daum Kakao completely.

However, since this acquisition, it seems that the future of Path in Indonesia is even more bleak. Path is increasingly left behind when its users prefer to be active on Instagram, especially after the Stories feature.

Path's attempt to present a similar feature called Coverstory did not produce results. It seems like the users are really bored.

However, now when the news circulates that Path will be closed, netizens actually show their sadness because they think this application has left a lot of memories.

Indeed, humans often feel something that means when they lose it.

Path Application Want to Closed

Reviewed by Author on 9/16/2018 Rating: 5

Whatsapp will present three new features

Author 9/16/2018

Whatsapp will present three new features

Whatsapp recently offered the latest update program through the Google Play Beta Program, presenting version 2.18.282, which has not been released for everyone except those who want to try it.

There are three main updates in that version compared to the previous version or that has been circulating at this time. Here are three updates in the Whatsapp app for Android which is still in the form of a beta application, as quoted from WABetaInfo on Sunday (16/9).

Swipe to Reply

The sliding feature to reply to a message (Swipe to Reply) was previously not on Whatsapp for Android. After all this time, Whatsapp finally added this feature to Android users.

This is the same feature that was available on Whatsapp for iOS last year. This feature allows Android users to reply to a particular message by simply sliding or sweeping with the message finger to reply.

In the current version, Android users need to press and hold to make a reply to a particular message. Of course the latest features offered will be faster and more efficient than the old method.

Button display list of group participants

New Whatsapp also adds options for the group participant list. When there are more than 10 participant groups in the list, Whatsapp will display a "more" button that allows you to display the entire list of group participants.

Dark background

Whatsapp will also provide a dark (black) background mode on the messaging screen, which makes messages clearer because it contrasts with the background color. Dark messaging settings can only be obtained when you activate certain themes for your mobile screen. However, it was not explained when the new features of Whatsapp will be shared with everyone, of course with the application update, but some media believe this will be launched soon.