WhatsApp Outage: Millions Affected by App Update

WhatsApp Outage: Millions of Users Affected by App Update. A widespread WhatsApp outage is affecting millions of users globally. The outage, which began on June 1st, 2025, is impacting users with older phone models running Android versions below 5.0 and iOS versions below 15.1. Many users reported being unable to send or receive messages. "My messages aren't sending," said one frustrated user. The company has yet to issue an official statement, but many users found solutions by updating their WhatsApp app or using the web version. The outage highlights the importance of keeping software updated and underscores the reliance on messaging apps in modern communication.