Which Apple products are no longer supported?
The iPhone 5c stopped being supported last year with iOS 11, and the iPhone 4s has not been supported since 2015 with the release of iOS 10. The iPad Air is still supported, and the iPad 2 stopped receiving updates in 2016 with iOS 9.3. 5 being the last one. 2012 MacBook Pros are still currently supported.
How long does Apple support discontinued products?
5 years
Owners of iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, or Apple TV products may obtain service and parts from Apple service providers, including Apple Retail Stores and Independent Repair Providers, for a minimum of 5 years from when Apple last distributed the product for sale.
What can I do with my old Apple products?
What is Apple Trade In? It’s our trade-in and recycling program that’s good for you and the planet. If your trade-in device is eligible for credit, you can offset the purchase price of a new one. If it’s not eligible for credit, you can recycle it for free.
Why does Apple stop supporting devices?
Because like EVERY manufacturer of electronic devices, technology continues to advance. No maker of electronic mobile devices supports older devices longer than Apple does. Typically a device will be supported for at least 5 years. Past that and technical advances make support impossible.
What can you do with an iPad 2?
7 Cool Things You Can Do With Your Old iPad After Upgrading
- Use Your iPad as a Dedicated Smart Home Hub.
- Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor.
- Use Your iPad as a Remote Control.
- Give It to the Kids.
- Make It a Digital Photo or Video Frame.
- Use It as a Recipe Book or Mechanic’s Assistant.
- Mount It in Your Car.
Which iPads are no longer supported?
Discontinued but Supported
- iPad Air, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation.
- iPad mini, 4th and 5th generation.
- iPad Pro (12.9-inch), 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation.
- iPad Pro (11-inch), 1st and 2nd generation.
- iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
- iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
- iPad, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th generation.
What can I do with obsolete iPad?
7 Cool Things You Can Do With Your Old iPad After Upgrading
- Use Your iPad as a Dedicated Smart Home Hub.
- Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor.
- Use Your iPad as a Remote Control.
- Give It to the Kids.
- Make It a Digital Photo or Video Frame.
- Use It as a Recipe Book or Mechanic’s Assistant.
- Mount It in Your Car.
Does Apple return old products?
Apple Trade In. Trade in any device in any condition, and we’ll give you credit or recycle it for free.
Is the iPad 2 outdated?
Apple had added the iPad 2 to the list back in 2019. Apple launched its second-generation tablet — iPad 2 — back in March 2011 less than a year after introducing the original iPad model. Now, after a decade of service, Apple has officially declared the device obsolete.