Apple has moved the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 to its list of obsolete devices worldwide. Here’s what that means:
All iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 models have been discontinued
Warranty laws and regulations vary by region, but Apple generally considers products to be “vintage” if they are five years old.
In fact, once a device is added to Apple’s vintage list, the company will only service it while parts are available.
Apple does not automatically move products to the list as soon as five years have passed. But if that happens, it would effectively mean that repair options could become increasingly limited as parts availability declines.
Another effect of the “vintage” designation is that new or “old-fashioned” watches start working.
Apple typically classifies products as obsolete if it’s been more than seven years since they were last sold. At that point, the company will stop providing support completely.
That’s what happened today with the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5. mcroomers.
When it came to the iPhone 5, it was a no-brainer. This device is vintage and now obsolete.
For the iPhone 4, Apple had already classified it. iPhone 4 GSM (8GB), black While it is outdated, iPhone4 (8GB) It was still listed as vintage. Today, the company iPhone4 (8GB) Removed from vintage list and updated obsolete list for just reading iPhone 4 GSM (8GB).
Click this link for a complete list of Apple’s vintage and obsolete products, and to learn more about when your service may be extended for up to 10 years.
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