It's done: the first generation iPhone is now considered "ancien” (“vintage”In English) by Apple. For the apple firm, all its mobiles which have not been on sale for five to seven years (excluded) automatically enter this category, without class distinction. We know that the iPhone 6S and the iPhone 6s Plus are also part of the list of concerned devices. But then, concretely, what does this mean for consumers?
A service still available, but limited
First of all, you should know that Apple explains, black on white, that the “old” devices are still eligible for the repair in Apple Store. Only, here it is: this potential troubleshooting remains subject to the availability of the spare parts necessary for the service. However, remember that the first generation iPhone SE is still released in 2016. Its latest editions still available, that with 32 or 128 GB of internal storage, have been removed from the stalls in 2018. What is more, the most advanced operating system which can still be installed on the original iPhone is only the most recent declination of iOS 15.
However, we are as a reminder today to the IOS 17.1 final version of the platform. Previous version certainly continue to receive security updates from time to time, but not indefinitely. We know, however, that IOS 15.8 has been deployed, especially onThe first generation iPhone SE, no later than last October. But there is no doubt that in just a few months, the small mobile phone will no longer have the right to this preferential treatment. For confidentiality or cybersecurity in general, it will therefore be worth changing equipment.
The second generation iPad Pro 12.9 inches is also in cabbage
At the same time, we learned that the second generation iPad Pro 12.9 inch has also just been added to the list of Apple's “old” devices. It's the magazineMacrumorswho spotted the change.
Today, 12.9 inch iPad Pro are already in their sixth generation, released in October 2022 andMaybe soon followed by a seventh with Dalle Oled. The previous one is powered by an M2 chip, also presents under the hood of certain MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
It has also been rumored, for a few weeks now, that the iPad Air could also switch to 12.9 inches with its next version. This range is considered to be the most efficient of the tablets marketed by Apple, after that of the iPad Pro. The iPad Mini are most often classified in third position on the list, but only embark on iPhone chips, such as conventional models. Where iPad Air are entitled to M1, with regard to their fifth generation still accessible in Apple Store.
