Apple is gearing up to launch its latest iPhone 17 series on September 9 in the global markets. While there are still a few days left until the big Apple event, the company has just updated its list of vintage iPhones. This means that Apple will discontinue all support for these devices. Therefore, if you own any of these devices and they stop working, Apple no longer guarantees hardware replacements.
For the uninitiated, an Apple device is considered “vintage” five years after it was last sold. The support has ended, as the products have been on the market for too long, and most people would have stopped using them.
Among the list of products is the iPhone 8, available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage options. It was one of the last iPhones to feature the physical home button.
While these products can still be used, Apple does not offer hardware support or spare parts for them.
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Notably, Apple regularly updates its list of vintage and obsolete products as part of its support policy. Obsolete products are those that have been discontinued for more than seven years. They are not eligible to get any hardware services or assistance. However, Mac laptops may be eligible for an extended battery-only repair for up to 10 years from the date of their last distribution for sale, said Apple.