The technological giant Apple recently updated its list of obsolete devices. In fact, a much-loved iPhone has recently been included in these. We’re talking about of the iPhone5s. The latter was first introduced in September 2013. It is a model that marked a turning point for the company, being the first to present the A7 chip 64-bit and Touch ID integrated into the Home button. All features that have set new standards for smartphone security and performance. With the 5s now considered obsolete, Apple and its authorized resellers will no longer offer repair or support services for this device. As the brand policy establishes that a product becomes obsolete if at least seven years have passed since it was last marketed.
Alongside the iPhone5s, Apple has also classified two other devices as “vintage”. That is, the sixth generation iPod Touch e the iMac with display Retina4K 21.5 inches. Both launched in 2015. According to the company’s guidelines, a product is considered vintage when at least five years have passed since its last commercial distribution. Such devices can still receive repairs for another two years, but Apple is not obliged to maintain a stock of replacement parts in its warehouses. For this reason, starting from 2026,
both the iPodTouch and iMacRetina may no longer be supported even for repair.
Apple: from stars to obsolescence
The iPhone 5s represented a very important step in the evolution of Apple phones. The introduction of 64-bit A7 chip led to an increase in his capabilities. Making him one of the most powerful smartphones of his time. Additionally, the TouchID it revolutionized the way people interacted with their cell phones. Thanks to the presence of a secure and convenient solution for authentication. As the years passed, however, the 5s hardware became increasingly older compared to new technological standards, leading the company to end support for this model. Also the iPod Touch sixth generation e the 21.5-inch Retina 4K iMac, as already mentioned, despite being more recent, still follow a similar fate. Although they have truly made the history of the brand by offering, from the beginning, a high-quality portable music and entertainment experience. The iMac, for example, introduced unprecedented resolution and display typology for desktop users. In short, beyond their impact in the past, technological progress has made these products less competitive. Leading to their classification as vintage and, ultimately, inevitable obsolescence.
