Apple Discontinues Support for iPhone 5S

Evren Elveren June 5, 2024 in iPhone - 2 Minutes

Apple has announced the discontinuation of support for several of its products, including the once-popular iPhone 5S. This move means that repair services for the iPhone 5S will no longer be available through Apple and authorized service providers.

iPhone 5S Joins the Vintage Product List

Apple has recently updated and added iPhone 5S to its list of items classified as “vintage and obsolete.” The iPhone 5S was released in 2013 and is now officially considered an antique item. This means that Apple together with all its authorized repair centers will not repair or provide parts for iPhones of that model anymore. The first iPhone 5S brought about some significant changes including the introduction of Touch ID and being the first to come with Apple’s 64-bit A7 SoC processor chip for mobile phones.

It is however significant to mention that some time later Apple Company stopped offering software support for this device hence from there forward iPhone 5S has not received any software updates passed iOS 12.5. Giving precedence to modern models, the lack of support for the iPhone 5S is significant because it emphasizes why people should shift to more recent devices. Despite its age, several users still rely on the iPhone 5S.

Other Devices Affected

Alongside the iPhone 5S are the sixth generation iPod Touch and 21.5” Retina 4K iMac released in 2015. Thus, they feature on the obsolete products list. Apple will not be offering any more customer service for these gadgets either. Nonetheless, the company has come out confirming that they might help with these items based on the availability of spares within a limit of 24 months. This strategy exemplifies Apple’s general policy of governing the life cycle of goods, ensuring that customers have enough time to enjoy their possessions.

Future Releases and Developments

Apple is readying for the impending release of the iPhone 16 range. The forthcoming iPhone 16 collection will comprise the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max as forecasted in multiple leaks. What stands out most about the new models is how large they are comparatively between Pro editions. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro’s display is projected to measure 6.3 inches while that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be 6.9 inches wide. The changes show Apple’s continued dedication to ingenuity and keeping pace with consumer desires. The shift to larger screens in the Pro variants will probably appease customers looking for better viewings.

To sum up, the iPhone 5S’s support conclusion signals an end to a specific period, and in future innovations for upcoming products Apple stands out within the tech industry. Therefore, it’s recommended for those who are still using their old gadgets for example iPhone 5S to consider upgrading to newer models for more improved functionality.