Are you still holding onto your iPhone X? It’s understandable – when it was released in 2017, it was the most exciting iPhone since the rather monotonous iPhone 6, 7, and 8 models.
But here we are, seven years later. If you’re still using it, you might want to reconsider. Apple has now added the iPhone X to its “vintage” list.
Apple considers products vintage when they stopped distributing them for sale more than 5 but less than 7 years ago. On the other hand, products are deemed obsolete when they haven’t been sold for over 7 years.
Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products, and service providers cannot order parts for them. However, Mac laptops may still be eligible for extended battery-only repair for up to 10 years from their last sale date, subject to parts availability.
Here’s the updated vintage iPhone list with the latest addition:
– iPhone 4 (8GB)
– iPhone 5
– iPhone 6
– iPhone SE
– iPhone 8 Red
– iPhone 8 Plus Red
– iPhone X
And the obsolete iPhone list:
– iPhone
– iPhone 3G (China mainland) 8GB
– iPhone 3G 8GB, 16GB
– iPhone 3GS (China mainland) 16GB, 32GB
– iPhone 3GS (8GB)
– iPhone 3GS 16GB, 32GB
– iPhone 4 CDMA
– iPhone 4 CDMA (8GB)
– iPhone 4 16GB, 32GB
– iPhone 4 GSM (8GB), Black
– iPhone 4S
– iPhone 4S (8GB)
– iPhone 5C
– iPhone 5S
– iPhone 6 Plus
– iPhone 6s (32GB)
– iPhone 6s Plus (32GB)
I know people who still use the iPhone 8 Plus in 2024. Taking care of your gadgets can really pay off – and an occasional battery replacement can keep them running smoothly.
However, with all the advancements in technology and the features modern phones offer, the main reasons to keep using the iPhone X now would be sentimental value or budget constraints.
And for those excited about Samsung and Google’s seven-year support plans, remember: it’s like using the iPhone X in 2024. Think about that.