BTN News: Apple has put the iPhone X and original AirPods on their list of vintage products. This means that Apple now sees these popular devices as old. Let’s understand what this means for you if you still use these devices.
Introduction
On July 1, Apple updated their list of vintage products. They added the iPhone X and original AirPods. The iPhone X came out in 2017 and the AirPods in 2016. It might not seem like a long time, but in the world of technology, many new models have come out since then. Let us see what this vintage status means for your iPhone X and AirPods.
Understanding What Apple Means By Vintage Status for Your Devices
When Apple calls a product vintage, it means they will stop giving full support soon. The iPhone X and original AirPods are now on this list. Soon, they will not get software updates or repairs at Apple stores. They will slowly stop working well with new apps. If they break, you cannot get them fixed by Apple.
How Vintage Status Affects Your iPhone X and AirPods
For Apple, calling a product vintage means it is in its last stage. The iPhone X and AirPods will soon not get any updates or repairs. MacRumors says that these devices will slowly stop working well with new apps. Users might need to find other ways to fix them or think about buying new models.
How Long Can You Use iPhone X and AirPods Before Support Ends?
Once a product is vintage, Apple supports it for about two more years. During these two years, the iPhone X and AirPods will still work. Apple will still service them. After two years, Apple will stop all support. You will have to go to other repair shops. It might be better to upgrade to newer models to avoid trouble.
Conclusion
The iPhone X and original AirPods have served well, but their time is ending. With vintage status, users have about two years before Apple stops all support. Technology changes fast, so it’s good to stay updated with new models. If you still use these devices, think about upgrading soon.
