Some Androids, iphones may not run WhatsApp app soon

 SOME WhatsApp enthusiasts may have cause to worry as their phones may no longer run the Whatsapp app from January, 2021. Some of the affected phones include iPhones and Android smartphones.

According to the company, the move is to withdraw its support for old versions of Operating System (OS) from next year, noting that several Android and iOS phones may no longer be able to run the Whatsapp app.

Information released by WhatsApp said, the company will only be compatible with phones running the Android 4.0.3 operating system or newer as well as iPhones running on iOS-9 and newer devices.

By implication, Whatsapp said all iPhone models up to the iPhone 4 will from January 1, 2021, begin to lose support for the messaging platform.

It listed affected mobile phones as:  iPhone-4S, iPhone-5, the iPhone-5S, iPhone-6, and iPhone-6S.

Others in the Android category are: HTC Desire, Motorola Droid Razr, LG Optimus Black, and the Samsung Galaxy S2 will lose WhatsApp support as 2020 ends.

It however, explained that the instant messaging platform will keep the app running for select phones with KaiOS 2.5.1 OS or newer, including JioPhone and JioPhone 2.

Meanwhile, to check which OS in the iPhone category is running, go to the settings menu, then to the General and Information option, Software and the users will be able to see the OS running that particular iPhone.

Similarly, for Android users, go to Settings, then About Phone to see which Android version their smartphone is running on.

Meanwhile below are some of the phones  that would lose WhatsApp support from January 1, 2021: Apple iPhone 1-4; Samsung Galaxy S2; HTC Desire; LG Optimus Black; Motorola Droid Razr; Any Android released before 2010. These phones will need to update to at least iOS 9 or Android OS 4.0.3: Apple iPhone 4S; iPhone 5; iPhone 5S; iPhone 6; iPhone 6S; Samsung Galaxy S3; Samsung Galaxy Note; HTC Sensation; HTC Thunderbolt; LG Lucid; Motorola Droid 4 and other newer devices. Other phones that need to be updated include:  Samsung Galaxy S2; HTC Desire; Motorola Droid Razr; LG Optimus Black and any Android released before 2010.

2020 UTME: No date fixed for sales of forms — JAMB 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, yesterday, says no date has been fixed for the commencement of sales of the application documents for its 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.

The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in an interview with NAN in Lagos.

Benjamin, who was speaking against the backdrop of reports in some sections of the media that the board had already commenced the sales of forms for 2021 application, said that the board had since distanced itself from such report.

According to him, the report is totally false, misleading and malicious.

“The board’s attention has been drawn to some fictitious advertisement for the sales of the 2021 UTME/Direct Entry (DE) application documents purportedly coming from the board.

“This is totally false, and an attempt to mislead the public as the board has not rolled out its 2021 application documents.

“We have clearly defined channels of communication and as soon as we commence the process, the public will be duly informed via the necessary media platforms.

“The board, therefore, want to urge members of the general public not to be hoodwinked into falling prey to the antics of these persons, who derive pleasure in causing confusion.

“We all know the global disruptions caused by the Coronavirus, to education and other sectors of the economy, hence the delay in the commencement of the process as was obtained in previous years,” he said.

He urged members of the public to always cross check with the board through its online platforms for authentic information.

Glo announces more NIN update methods

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has announced more National Identification Number, NIN, registration channels for the benefit of  its customers, who may wish to  complete their NIN update procedure.

This is  in compliance with the directive recently issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, for all telecommunications subscribers to link their SIMs to their NINs.

Glo disclosed that the  additional update options were  in tandem with its  commitment to ensuring that its   customers enjoy seamless experience  on its network.

Said Glo: “We have further simplified the process for  our esteemed customers  to  link their National Identification Number to their mobile numbers by  giving them more options to conduct the process. Firstly, they can  simply   text their NIN to 109. Alternatively, they may dial *109# or  *109*your NIN# directly. Customers can also call 109 to update their NIN via voice call.”

According to the network, subscribers who are yet to have their NIN can dial *346# to retrieve the number, provided they  already registered with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC.

Glo informed customers  who are yet to register for their  NIN to  visit any  NIN enrollment center to complete the procedures, while subscribers  with additional enquiries can  contact any of its customer contact channels for further support.