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iPhone 5 Declared Obsolete by Apple

5 articles • Started 8 months ago • Last updated 8 months ago

Apple officially declared the iPhone 5 obsolete on March 16, moving the 2012 device to its legacy products list alongside another iPhone model. The designation marks the end of the line for Apple's first Lightning-equipped iPhone, which launched over a decade ago. The obsolete classification typically means Apple will no longer provide hardware service or parts for repairs, though customers with devices still in use may face challenges obtaining support.

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