WhatsApp no longer supports iOS 9

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If you're using an iPhone running on iOS 9 or older, you won't be able to use WhatsApp anymore. A support document on WhatsApp's site states that its users will be to using at least an iOS 10, which means you'll need to have at least an iPhone 5 or later model. If you're using an older device, WhatsApp recommends you export your chat history before losing access to the app.

The change will only affect a small number of iOS users. As iMore points out, only two percent of iPhone users are still running iOS 12 or earlier versions.

Netflix finally gets picture-in-picture support on the iPad

Better late than never, we say. Netflix’s latest update on iOS brings picture-in-picture mode support to its app. Version 8.7.0 will allow for multitasking if you use iOS version 9.3.2 or later. The app will shrink your videos into a thumbnail automatically if you hit home or switch to another app. From there, you can adjust the size of the viewing window or reposition it to where you want the window to be. You’re allowed to pull another window in using the Slide Over feature you it won’t let you play two videos at once. This new update brings with it the usual stability improvements and bug fixes as well.

Source: CNET

YouTube for iOS gets Slide Over and Split View support

YouTube app gets a significant update on iOS for iPad users. The video streaming app gets Slide Over and Split View support. As a refresher, SlideOver lets you check an app briefly by sliding it onto the screen, while Split View lets you run two apps side-by-side. Of course the usual caveats apply with Slide Over works with Apple tablets that extend as far back as the original iPad Air and iPad mini 2. Meanwhile, Split View works with the iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, and both iPad Pro models. Unfortunately, Google didn’t implement iOS 9’s Picture in Picture feature so you won’t be able to watch YouTube videos while using another app or while you’re on the iPad home screen.

Source: The Verge | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

Apple adds 20 new Maps Flyover locations on iOS 9

Apple Maps has had a unique 3D flyover feature for certain countries which shows entire cities in immersive detail. 20 more locations have been given the Flyover treatment in iOS 9 bringing the total to 240 locations. Hit jump for more details.

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