Apple Retires iPhone SE and More in Latest Obsolete Update, Users Furious | Firstpost America
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Apple has quietly expanded its list of vintage and obsolete devices, officially ending hardware repair support for five older products — including the much-loved first-generation iPhone SE. The update also adds the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd Gen), the Apple Watch Series 4 Hermès and Nike editions, and the Beats Pill 2.0 speaker. Once a device becomes “obsolete,” Apple and authorised service providers can no longer order parts or offer repairs, typically seven years after it goes off shelves. The first-gen iPhone SE, discontinued in 2018, was cherished for its compact size and affordability, making its retirement especially emotional for longtime fans. Online reactions poured in, with many mourning the end of an era as Apple continues its steady phase-out of older technology.
